The Fidelis Care Blog

Fidelis Care and health care provider Summerwood Pediatrics recently partnered to inform and educate the public about a major change in the health insurance renewal process. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government provided New York State with additional federal funding to keep individuals covered under Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plan, and Managed Long Term Care. Those individuals now need to act to keep their health insurance.

Fidelis Care welcomed 11 students to its second annual Summer DEI Internship Program, which ran from late May to early August. Diversity serves as the bedrock upon which the Fidelis Care summer internship program is built. The students, chosen by Fidelis Care People Leaders from a group of highly qualified candidates, represent a wide range of backgrounds and academic and practical experience.

The summer is quickly ending, and the busy back-to-school season is upon us! As children return to the classroom, it’s important to make sure they are ready physically and emotionally. Here are some tips to help your children be healthy, safe, and successful this school year.

September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate and advocate for those affected by sickle cell disease (SCD). This month provides us with a platform to raise awareness, dispel misconceptions, and highlight the importance of early detection and comprehensive care.

If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is a key to good health. But did you know you need more than just a blood sugar test twice a year?