The Fidelis Care Blog

Men’s Health Month in June is an excellent time to remind the men in our lives to focus on their wellness. It’s important for men to have a primary care provider and to get a checkup every year, even if they feel well. Many men don’t see a doctor unless they really need to. Men often say they feel fine, are too busy, or will get around to it “sometime.”

To promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors, Fidelis Care has announced dates for its annual Unity street festival series. Beginning with the original “Unity in the Heights” event in 2011, the series has expanded across the state with a variety of local partners.

As a first-generation immigrant from China, I have lived in the beautiful United States for 24 years. For 18 of those years, my stethoscope has touched the heartbeat of New York City where nearly 15 percent of its population is of Asian heritage.

The hot summer months mean more time spent near and in the water. Water safety is important for children and adults. Here are some tips to help you safely enjoy the water: • Always watch children while they are swimming or near water. Never leave children alone near water. A child or weak swimmer can drown in less than a minute. • Teach children to always ask before they go in the water.

Did you know people with diabetes are more at risk for eye diseases? If you have diabetes, get your eyes checked every year. It is an important way to take care of your health. Finding and treating diabetic eye diseases early can lower the chance of severe vision loss by 95%.

The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective April 1, 2026.

Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in March 2026. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.

  When people think about eating disorders, they often imagine only one kind of person—usually a very thin teenage girl. But that picture is not true. Eating disorders can affect anyone. They affect kids, adults, older people, men, women, and people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds. What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is an illness that affects how someone eats, thinks about food, and feels about their body. Eating disorders are not a choice; they are a serious health problem that requires care and support. Eating disorders do not care about: Age Gender Body size Race or culture Who someone loves

Lunar New Year arrives with the vibrant energy of the Year of the Horse. Beginning on February 17, 2026, it will be celebrated across Asian communities around the world. This festival marks a meaningful moment of renewal as people travel great distances to reunite with their families and honor long-standing traditions. They share hopes that the year ahead will be fulfilling and prosperous.

The Fort Drum Regional Health Planning Organization (FDRHPO) has successfully completed its one-year pediatric oral health pilot program, funded by a Fidelis Care rural health innovation grant focused on preventive care. The initiative, launched to address persistent barriers to pediatric dental care in the North Country, resulted in substantial increases in preventive oral health services and education.