Women's Health | Fidelis Care
Member

Login to your account, make a payment, see benefits and more.

Members

Manage Your Plan

Helpful Tools

Wellcare By Fidelis Care

Members
Providers

Login to your account, download forms, view auth grids and more.

Providers

Provider Resources

About Our Plans

Helpful Tools

Providers
Shop For a Plan

See plan benefits, coverage areas, get a quote and more.

Shop for a Plan

Our Plans

Helpful Tools

Wellcare By Fidelis Care

Shop for a Plan
AAA
Homeempowering women

Women’s Health

Staying healthy and well is one of the most important things women can do for themselves and for their loved ones, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some ways women can put their health first:

 

Stay Active

Regular exercise can help women boost their mood, maintain a healthy weight, and improve sleep. It also lowers risk for heart disease, breast cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Women should speak with their doctor about what type of exercise is right for them.

Eat Healthy
Eating healthy can help women improve their health and prevent diseases. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. Avoid having too much sodium, sugar, cholesterol, saturated fats, and trans fats.
Get Regular Checkups
Regular checkups and wellness exams help women increase their chances of living a longer, healthier life. Women should check with their primary care provider about the care and screenings they need, and whether they should schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment.

Follow Recommended Screenings

Expand Chart

Maintain Healthy Levels
A well-rounded diet and regular exercise can help keep women’s blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar at healthy levels. Women should talk to their primary care provider or heart specialist about safely reducing their risk and setting goals for a healthier heart.
Avoid Smoking
Smoking or using tobacco products greatly increases women’s risk of heart disease. Women who want to quit should speak to their primary care provider for help and to see if there are medications or nicotine replacement products that are right for them. Non-smokers who have high blood pressure or high blood cholesterol also have a greater risk of developing heart disease when they’re exposed to secondhand smoke.

More on Women's Health


January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
1/9/2024 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Senior Medical Director at Fidelis Care
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.
Read More
I'm pregnant, uninsured, and don't qualify for Medicaid. What are my options for health insurance?
12/12/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care
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.
Read More
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?
12/5/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care
Have you recently started to experience feelings of sadness or depression? If so, you may have seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that usually starts in the late fall or early winter. Factors like shorter days, less sunlight, and changes in biological or bodily rhythms may lead to SAD.
Read More
Ways to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
10/2/2023 • Posted by Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds, Medical Director
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in New York State. Each year in New York, more than 16,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and about 2,500 women die from the disease.
Read More
Ovarian Cancer: Learn the Risks and Symptoms
9/12/2023 • Posted by Dr. Thomas Raskauskas, Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Senior Medical Director
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, recognized annually in September, is a time to raise awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and prevalence of ovarian cancer.
Read More
Newer Articles
Older Articles

1
2
3
4

Additional Resources:

Get Coverage Today

Tell us more about yourself to find qualifying plans and estimate costs.
Start