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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
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.

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Fidelis Care Helps Families Gear up for Back to School
8/20/2018 • Posted by Fidelis Care

NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2018 -- As the new school year approaches, Fidelis Care is helping families statewide by participating in more than 300 back to school events and giving away more than 60,000 backpacks and school supplies. From Long Island to Buffalo, Fidelis Care will reach families in need as they prepare to send their kids back to school. 

At these fun, family-friendly events, Fidelis Care will be promoting the importance of health insurance for every child in New York State with representatives available to answer questions and assist with enrollment. 

"Back to school is an important time for families and Fidelis Care wants to make sure all children have a strong and healthy start for the new school year," said Chief Member Engagement Officer Pamela Hassen. "By providing backpacks and supplies, Fidelis Care is taking one more item off the checklist, and providing families in need with a helping hand at an exciting, but sometimes stressful time of year."

Details on event times and locations can be found at fideliscare.org/events or by following Fidelis Care on social media. For more information about quality, affordable health insurance, call 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org. 

 

About Fidelis Care:

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 1.7 million members Statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

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