The Fidelis Care Blog

Your annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP). During this visit, your PCP will go over your health, review your medications, and talk about any concerns.

Fidelis Care awarded a maternal health grant to The Birthing Place Foundation in the Bronx, NY in recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day. The grant will support The Birthing Place Foundation’s ongoing efforts in maternal health – particularly to help underserved, lower-income women and their families.

Fidelis Care would like to inform providers that doula services will be included in the benefit package for Medicaid Managed Care, HIV Special Needs Plan, and Health and Recovery Plan members effective April 1, 2025.

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month is a time to recognize the impact of substance use disorders and the importance of accessible, compassionate care. The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows that 48.5 million people aged 12 or older in the United States had a substance use disorder. Barriers such as stigma and limited availability of resources often prevent people from seeking help. In observance of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, Fidelis Care visited with Crouse Health Addiction Treatment Services (Crouse ATS) Director Monika Taylor. Crouse ATS is a 2024 Fidelis Care behavioral health grant recipient.

Communities around the world celebrate Lunar New Year as a time of renewal, reflection, and togetherness. Lunar New Year is observed by millions across diverse cultures, including Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai, Filipino, and others. This vibrant holiday marks the beginning of a new lunar calendar cycle and is rich with traditions that emphasize family, prosperity, and good health. Fidelis Care celebrates the rich cultural heritage that shapes this holiday and recognizes its universal themes of wellness and connection.