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3/13/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in In The Community, Social Determinants of Health, Women's Health
Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Marchello presented a $20,000 maternal health grant to Life of Hope in Brooklyn. The funding is one of nine grants awarded to community-based not-for-profit organizations that support maternal health and wellness across New York State. The grants, totaling $158,000, will assist these organizations that play a vital role in ensuring safe pregnancies and healthy babies – particularly for underserved, lower-income women and their families.
3/1/2024 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, OB/GYN and Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director • in Women's Health
Endometriosis is a disease in which cells normally seen lining the uterus (womb) grow outside the uterus. It can cause inflammation, scar tissue, and pain, especially during menstrual periods. Endometriosis may also cause reproductive health issues like infertility. Who Can Have Endometriosis? Anyone with an active uterus can be affected by endometriosis. About 10% of women, mostly in their 30s and 40s, are affected by endometriosis.
2/26/2024 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Fidelis Care Medical Director • in Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Women's Health
This year, Eating Disorders Awareness Week takes place from February 26 to March 3. This week raises awareness and promotes understanding about eating disorders. It is a good time to offer help and provide resources for support. Eating disorders are mental health problems that cause dangerous behaviors involving weight and food. These eating behaviors can cause serious health problems and sometimes result in death. Eating disorders can happen to anyone, but are much more common in women. Common eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder.
1/9/2024 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Senior Medical Director at Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Prevention and screening are the most important ways to fight cervical cancer. During the pandemic, many people did not get tested for cervical cancer or receive the HPV vaccine (shot) that helps prevent this cancer.
12/12/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Women's Health
Are you pregnant or planning to become pregnant? Health insurance makes it easier to get prenatal medical exams and screening tests. These can help keep you and your unborn child healthy.
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