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9/22/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health Insurance Basics
October is Health Literacy Month. It’s a great time to learn how to understand and use health information. Being health literate means you can find, understand, and use information to make good decisions about your health. It can help you: • Read medication labels • Pick a health plan • Ask your doctor questions
9/15/2025 • Posted by Dr. Denise Nuñez, Niño de la Caridad Foundation Founder and CEO • in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Health-Related Social Needs, In The Community
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time of reflection, celebration, and unity. For me, it is deeply personal, a reminder of the strength, resilience, and cultural pride that defines our community. It is also a call to action to honor our heritage not only with words, but through efforts that uplift the health and well-being of Hispanic families across New York and beyond.
9/8/2025 • Posted by Sharon T. McLaughlin, MD • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health
What is ovarian cancer? Ovarian cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can spread throughout the body. It is the deadliest of gynecologic cancers. There are different types of ovarian cancer. The most common type of ovarian cancer is abnormal growth of the cells on the surface of the ovary. It is called epithelial ovarian cancer.
9/5/2025 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Internal Medicine
September is National Childhood Obesity Month. it's a time to address obesity rates among children in the U.S. Those rates have doubled since 1980 and have tripled for teens. About 19.7% of children ages 2 to 19 are considered obese.
9/5/2025 • Posted by Dr. Alan J. Wieder, Internal Medicine • in Health and Wellness, Men's Health
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.
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10/2/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care
Every year, during the first week of October, we celebrate National Primary Care Week. It’s a time to say “thank you” to the doctors, physician assistants, nurses, and healthcare teams that help keep us healthy every day
10/1/2025 • Posted by Westchester Jewish Community Services
Mental Illness Awareness Week is a time to learn how mental health affects every part of our lives, including our physical health. People living with serious mental illness often face big challenges when it comes to staying healthy. Many don’t get regular checkups or see a doctor when they need to. This can lead to health problems that go unnoticed and untreated.
9/30/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations
Effective November 1, 2025, Fidelis Care will begin outreaching for additional clinical information if a member remains hospitalized beyond seven (7) days. This outreach will initiate a concurrent review to assess medical necessity and support discharge planning activities.
9/29/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations
The following sections of the Fidelis Care authorization grids have been updated effective November 1, 2025.
9/29/2025 • Posted by Provider Relations
Effective October 1, 2025, Ambetter from Fidelis Care will implement a Site of Care Optimization Program to promote cost-effective, high-quality care for members receiving infusion therapies.
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