The Fidelis Care Blog

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.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. It’s a time to highlight the importance of vaccines for people of all ages. Vaccines are a safe and effective way to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community from serious diseases. Staying up to date with recommended immunizations helps prevent the spread of illness and keeps everyone healthier. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about which vaccines are right for you and your family.

Our skin protects us every day. It protects us at work, at play, and when we spend time outdoors. While skin cancer is common, it is often preventable. Skin cancer is easier to treat when found early. Knowing what to look for and how to protect your skin can help keep you healthy. Common Skin Cancer Myths and Facts Myth: Only people with fair skin get skin cancer. Fact: Skin cancer can affect people of all skin tones. It is often found later in people with darker skin,

Fidelis Care is continuing efforts to ensure compliance with Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) requirements under the 21st Century Cures Act. As part of this work, Fidelis Care has partnered with HHAeXchange (HHAX), a home care management solutions vendor.

At Fidelis Care, provider feedback is essential to how we improve our programs, processes, and overall experience working with our network. To support more frequent and meaningful collaboration, we’re excited to introduce the Provider Advisory Community—a new online forum designed specifically for providers.

To help vulnerable individuals who struggle with extreme heat, NY State of Health is again offering free air conditioners through its Essential Plan Cooling Program.

Fidelis Care will host three Provider Office Hours in May 2026. During the webinar, Fidelis Care staff will be available to share information, provide an overview of provider resources, and answer your questions.