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Fidelis Care Hosts Free Unity Festivals Across New York State this Summer

5/27/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

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.

AAPI Heritage Month: Leadership and Resilience

5/19/2025 • Posted by Dr. Li Lu, Rendr Group Physician • in In The Community

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.

Stay Safe Around Water This Summer

5/15/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

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.

Healthy Vision Month: The Importance of Eye Exams for People with Diabetes

5/15/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness, Vision

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 Essential Screenings Every Woman Should Know About

5/14/2025 • Posted by Dr. Nichole Lewis, Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Nashat Latib, Emergency Medicine • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness, Heart Health, Women's Health

Health often takes a backseat for women. Preventive screenings are an important way to stay healthy. Breast cancer caught at its earliest stage has a survival rate of over 99%. Hypertension can silently damage your body for years before revealing itself through a heart attack or stroke.

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Reminder: 2026 Cultural Competency Training Requirements

1/12/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Annual cultural competency training for participating providers is required by the New York State Department of Health.

Reminder: Check Three Items to Verify Ambetter from Fidelis Care Member Eligibility

1/12/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Recent changes for the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace may affect eligibility for members at health plans across the nation.

Provider Contact Center Alert: Call Volume

1/8/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

We want to inform you that we are currently experiencing high call volumes in our Provider Contact Center, which are impacting wait times.

Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI)

1/8/2026 • Posted by Provider Relations

Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI) can be offered to Medicare Advantage (MA) members who have one or more complex chronic conditions, are at high risk for hospitalization or adverse health outcomes and require intensive care coordination.

Cervical Cancer: Your Questions Answered

1/7/2026 • Posted by Fidelis Care

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer affects thousands of Americans each year, but it’s something you can prevent. Stay healthy by: * Getting vaccinated * Having regular preventive tests or screenings * Practicing safe sex Preventive tests and screenings are offered at no additional cost to eligible Fidelis Care members.

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