The Fidelis Care Blog

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.

Healthy aging is about making choices that support your body and mind to live a fulfilling life as you grow older. In observance of Healthy Aging Month, here are some simple, powerful tips to help you age well and feel your best: 1. Move Your Body Every Day Try to exercise every day. If you can, do strength training (like lifting light weights or using resistance bands) at least three times a week.

August is “Kids Eat Right Month.” It’s a time to encourage children to build healthy habits that can last a lifetime. With the school year approaching and routines shifting, it’s the perfect moment to pause and take a closer look at what our kids are eating—and how we can better support them. Healthy eating isn’t about strict rules or “perfect” meals. It’s about creating a balanced approach to food that fuels our children’s bodies and minds - one meal (and one snack!) at a time.

Each August, we celebrate National Health Center Week to recognize the people and places that help keep our communities healthy. Health centers are more than just clinics, they are trusted neighbors that provide comprehensive care to millions of families, regardless of their income or background.

Each year, National Breastfeeding Month in August offers a chance to celebrate the strength, resilience, and nurturing power of mothers, and to recognize the community efforts that make breastfeeding success possible. At Oswego County Opportunities, Inc. (OCO), we know that breastfeeding is about more than milk, it’s about connection, healing, and the foundation of lifelong health.

March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and expertise of social workers who make a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. At Fidelis Care, our social workers play a vital role in supporting members through life’s challenges, connecting them to resources, and advocating for their well-being. To celebrate their impact, we sat down with five of our incredible social workers to learn more about their experiences, what inspires them, and how they approach this important work every day.   What inspired you to enter social work as a career?   Maura Conway, Senior Care Manager: My

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.