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


Take Care of Your Eyes and Learn About Healthy Vision
5/6/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care

Healthy-Vision-Month

May is Healthy Vision Month. This is a great opportunity to learn how to keep your eyes healthy and safe. The National Eye Institute encourages you to:

  • Get an eye exam. This is the best way to check your vision and know if your eyes are healthy. Talk to your eye doctor about how often you should have one.
  • Live a healthy lifestyle. Maintain a healthy weight and eat foods like fish and dark leafy green vegetables to lower your risk of eye disease. Don't smoke. Smoking is as bad for your eyes as it is for the rest of your body.
  • Know your family history. Genes can have an impact on eye disease, including diseases that are the leading causes of blindness. Ask your family members about their eye health history.
  • Wear protective eyewear: Safety glasses or goggles can protect your eyes. Talk to your eye doctor about protective eyewear for sports or work.
  • Wear sunglasses: Choose sunglasses that block out 99% to 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation.
     

Why Are Eye Exams Important?

Eye exams are important for everyone, even if you do not have any symptoms or vision problems. Everyone ages 6 and older should get an eye exam every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends eye exams for newborns, babies between 6 and 12 months, babies between 12 and 36 months, toddlers between 3 and 5 years old, and at age 5.

During an eye exam, your eye doctor will do tests to look at the health of your eyes. An eye exam can detect if you need eyeglasses or contact lenses. It is recommended that all school-age children get an eye exam in the summer before they start each new school year, or as needed during the year.

At your exam, your eye doctor will look at:

  • Visual acuity measures how well you can see details at a specific distance
  • Binocular vision is how well both eyes work together to see one picture
  • Depth perception is your ability to understand how far away things are from you
  • Color vision is the ability to see and understand different colors
  • Peripheral vision is what you see out of the corner of your eye

Annual eye exams are an important part of healthcare. Get regular checkups to take care of your eye health and find any vision problems early.

Sources

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/eye-exams

https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/eye-exams

https://www.nei.nih.gov/sites/default/files/health-pdfs/HVM_Fact_Sheet_2016.pdf

 https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eye-test-for-preschoolers

Additional Resources:

Get Coverage Today

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