The Fidelis Care Blog

New York State’s Genetic Screening Program was started in 1965 and now tests for more than 45 different conditions. Tests are performed using a few drops of a baby’s blood to identify certain genetic conditions that may permanently impact newborns and their families.

Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells.  Individuals with sickle cell disease have red blood cells that primarily contain hemoglobin S, an abnormal type of hemoglobin. 

The more information you receive about breastfeeding, the better. Breast milk contains a perfect balance of nutrients and antibodies to protect babies from disease and help them thrive.

The dog days of summer is a term used to describe some of the hottest days of the summer with rising temperatures reaching their peak for the season. In this article, Fidelis Care's Medical Director, Steve Materetsky, shares some tips to help your children stay safe during the rest of the summer season.

Fidelis Care is pleased to announce the opening of its newest Community Office at 95-01 63rd Drive in Rego Park, Queens. Conveniently located in a busy and diverse neighborhood near shopping, restaurants, and businesses, and with easy access to public transportation, the new office continues Fidelis Care’s more than 25-year commitment to serve local residents where they work and live.

Fidelis Care, a health plan serving more than 2.6 million members across New York State, and the New York Boulders baseball team are hosting four weeklong food drives as part of their 2023 season partnership. The food donations will benefit People to People, a community food pantry that serves Rockland County’s most vulnerable populations, including families, seniors and veterans.

Fidelis Care, a health plan serving more than 2.6 million members across New York state, and New York City Football Club (NYCFC) will kick off this year’s “Free Football for All” program Monday, June 19 at Queens College in Flushing, Queens.

New York State is warning people about new scams that target individuals with Medicaid Managed Care, Essential Plan, HARP, or Child Health Plus health insurance.

In observance of National Minority Health Month this April, Fidelis Care is raising awareness about the health disparities facing minority populations. This year's theme, “Better Health Through Better Understanding,” focuses on how meeting cultural and linguistic needs can help improve health outcomes for individuals of all ages.

Fidelis Care announced today it will begin an extensive educational outreach and awareness campaign to more than 2 million members across all 62 counties in New York State who will need to renew their health coverage for the first time in three years.