The Fidelis Care Blog

Today is National Fentanyl Awareness Day. This is a day to understand and protect our communities from the deadly threat of illegal fentanyl and counterfeit prescription pills. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is stronger than morphine and heroin. It is used to medically manage severe pain, often after surgery or for some cancer patients. Illegal fentanyl causes overdose deaths. It is often mixed with other drugs, making them more potent and dangerous. It’s important to know how to prevent an overdose, recognize signs of an overdose, and what life-saving measures are available.

Fidelis Care and nonprofit maternal health organization Mom Starts Here recently partnered to open a Baby Item Network supplies closet at the Fidelis Care Utica Community Office. It’s free to all Medicaid recipients.

Fidelis Care opened its 2025 Veggies to Go produce giveaway season by distributing more than 150 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables at events hosted by Genesee ACE Employment in Batavia on March 15 and the Watertown YMCA on March 26. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State.

Measles cases are on the rise in the United States and Canada. Getting vaccinated for measles and other infectious diseases is the best protection. The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. Children should get two doses of the MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. If traveling, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends infants 6–11 months old receive an early dose of the MMR vaccine. The child will still need to get the two regular doses to be fully protected.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. It is a time to learn about alcohol use, its impact on health, and available resources. For some people, alcohol can become a serious health concern. Nearly one in 10 adults in the United States lives with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). AUD is a medical condition that affects brain chemistry, decision-making, and overall well-being. Recovery is possible, and help is available

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 24, 2025) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, has awarded $130,000 in food security grants to 10 providers and community organizations across New York State. The grants aim to fund programs that support innovative programs in food security and Food Is Medicine (FIM) practices. The FIM approach integrates access to nutritious food into healthcare delivery to prevent, manage, or treat diet-related diseases. Food Is Medicine programs are increasingly recognized by healthcare professionals and supported by Fidelis Care as essential to improving health outcomes, lowering healthcare costs, and promoting health equity by addressing nutritional disparities and chronic disease in underserved populations.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 24, 2025) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.2 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, is proud to announce its partnership with Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization committed to transforming addiction treatment and eliminating the stigma surrounding substance use disorder (SUD). This collaboration underscores Fidelis Care’s dedication to compassionate care and meaningful community impact.

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY (October 23, 2025) Fidelis Care, a statewide health plan with more than 2.4 million members in New York State and a Centene Corporation company, today announced the launch of its new Here for Your Health (HFYH) campaign, reaffirming its commitment to the health and well-being of every New Yorker. The campaign highlights Fidelis Care’s mission to ensure individuals receive care that is accessible, personalized, and comprehensive at every stage of life. Through strategic partnerships and community-based outreach, HFYH aims to connect New Yorkers with essential health services and resources that support physical, mental, and emotional well-being, while actively working to bridge gaps in care across communities.

As we approach the final quarter of the year, we’re entering a critical phase of the Continuity of Care (CoC) program. Our shared goal remains clear: to ensure patients receive timely, high-quality care while closing the most impactful clinical gaps by December 31.

Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in November 2025. During the webinars, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.