The Fidelis Care Blog

What is Pink Eye and How you can Help your Child

6/1/2022 • Posted by Steve Materetsky, Pediatrician and Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

Saying someone has ‘pink eye’ is less of a diagnosis and more of a symptom. A red eye can be caused by numerous things in children. The three main causes of a ‘pink eye’ are bacterial, viral, and allergic.

Tips to Help Parents with the Nationwide Shortage of Infant Formulas

5/17/2022 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness, In The Community

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 4 parents exclusively breastfeed their children up to the age of 6 months, leaving the majority of parents and caregivers at least partially dependent on formula.

Backpack Heroes Campaign Continues to Combat Childhood Hunger

4/28/2022 • Posted by Betsy Dickson, Director of Children’s Programs Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York • in Children's Health, In The Community

This Friday, bags of food will be distributed to more than 6,300 students across 22 counties of northeastern New York. Over 500 of these children receive bags because of the success of the 2021 Backpack Heroes campaign, which raised over $100,000 to support the program.

Fidelis Care Offers Tips for Families to Limit Screen Time and Become More Physically Active this Spring Break Season

4/14/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

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 Shines a Light on Cyberbullying and Encourages New York Youth to Make a Difference

4/8/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, In The Community

Cyberbullying is harassment that takes place over digital devices, social media platforms, and gaming experiences. According to the Pew Research Center, 59% of U.S. teens have been bullied or harassed online.

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