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Celebrating National Doctors Day – March 30, 2023

Yesterday • Posted by Fidelis Care • in In The Community

First commemorated in 1933 by Eudora Brown Almond to honor the contributions of local physicians in Barrow County, Georgia, March 30 was selected because that was the day in 1842 that Dr. Crawford W. Long, a Georgia physician, pioneered the use of ether as an anesthetic during surgery.

Awareness and Understanding Needed to Fight Endometriosis

3/14/2023 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, OB/GYN and Senior Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, In The Community, Women's Health

Endometriosis is a disease in which cells normally seen lining the uterus (womb) grow outside the uterus. About 10% of women, mostly in their 30s and 40s, are affected by endometriosis.

Fidelis Care Reinforces Importance of Dental Care for Children

3/6/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cavities are one of the most common chronic diseases during childhood and can be harmful to children’s overall health.

Statins Can Help Keep Your Heart Healthy

2/6/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Heart Health, In The Community

Low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) can build up inside your arteries and clog them. At first, you may have no symptoms that you have high LDL levels. High-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) helps move LDL out of your blood.

2022 Year in Review: Fidelis Care Helps Members and Local Communities Address Health Challenges across the State

1/23/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in In The Community

Fidelis Care worked with over 1,700 organizations and coordinated more than 3,500 events – all a reflection of the company’s mission to transform communities, one person at a time.

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