The Fidelis Care Blog

Fidelis Care Provides More Than 14,000 Vouchers for Free Groceries This Holiday Season

11/17/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

More than 14,000 vouchers, worth over $200,000, are being distributed to agencies, schools, and organizations that partner with Fidelis Care statewide...

10/27/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Broker, In The Community

A recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that approximately 44% of respondents reported delaying or not receiving care for various reasons, including concerns and challenges around COVID-19.

October is ADHD Awareness Month

10/20/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

There are many treatment options that can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treatment options can include lifestyle modifications, medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of these.

Fidelis Care Welcomes Community to Join Virtual 5K to Support Covenant House

9/22/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

Fidelis Care and the New York Knicks are hosting a virtual 5K race to raise money for Covenant House’s COVID-19 Relief Effort.

Preparing to Have a Healthy School Year

9/9/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

In a school year in which children will be learning in person, remotely, or through a blended model because of COVID-19, here are some important topics to keep in mind:

...

Smiles-that-Shine

Looking for Information on a Specific Health Topic?

Doctor-Checklist-Animation

Browse by Category

Broker (11)

Caregiver Support (11)

Children's Health (39)

Diabetes (5)

Health and Wellness (93)

Health Insurance Basics (5)

Immunizations (3)

In The Community (48)

Lunchology (12)

Sponsorship (2)

Vision (1)

Women's Health (7)

Helping Kids and Adolescents Cope After Tragedy

6/2/2022 • Posted by Dr. Moataz El Refaie, Medical Director, Behavioral Health & Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Senior Medical Director, Behavioral Health

The impact of mass violence, like the tragic shootings in Buffalo and Texas, which were fueled by hatred and anger, can feel overwhelming and lead to hopelessness. Common reactions from children and adolescents can include behavioral changes, anxiety, intense engagement on social media, substance abuse, and mood changes.

Fidelis Care and Police Athletic League Announce Renewed Partnership

5/5/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care

Fidelis Care and Police Athletic League (PAL) has announced an extension of their existing partnership. The partnership aims to impact more than 18,000 kids across the five boroughs in New York City.

4/14/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently updated and published new guidelines for families advising that children younger than 24 months should have zero screen time other than for supervised video chatting.

Fidelis Care Highlights National Minority Health Month

4/13/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care

During Black Maternal Health Week, Fidelis Care will team up with Northwell Health to co-host a webinar, “Awareness and Advocacy for Better Health Outcomes.” The webinar will highlight the importance of access to quality maternal health care, and explore the roots of maternal mortality among Black women.

Fidelis Care Awards $10,000 to Harlem Mothers Save

4/11/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care

Fidelis Care has awarded Harlem Mothers Save a $10,000 grant to assist the non-profit organization with community programs that support victims of gun violence and their families in Harlem and surrounding communities.

...

...