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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 Highlights National Pharmacy Week
10/25/2022 • Posted by Fidelis Care

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Long Island City, NY (October 25, 2022) – National Pharmacy Week, which took place from October 16-22, is an annual observance that acknowledges the invaluable contributions that Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians make to patient care in traditional pharmacy settings, such as hospital and community pharmacies, and in managed care organizations such as Fidelis Care.

Fidelis Care’s Pharmacists support a variety of services, including: developing and implementing evidence-cased clinical programs and medication therapy management programs and services, instituting practices to ensure member safety, communicating and collaborating with members and providers, and managing quality and cost effectiveness. The Pharmacy team at Fidelis Care is responsible for overseeing the prescription drug benefits for over 2.5 million members, ensuring they receive the appropriate medication therapy at the appropriate time.

Through partnerships with providers, retail pharmacies, social workers, and other health care professionals, Fidelis Care’s Pharmacy team works to improve health outcomes by closely examining members’ prescriptions, completing a thorough analysis of a member’s entire medication regimen, and ensuring members have the medication they need when they need it. The team also focuses on identifying potential medication conflicts and suggesting alternative medications as necessary.

“Fidelis Care’s Pharmacy Team is committed to an efficient and thorough medication review process that enables our members to receive their prescriptions when they need them,” said Erick Moncayo, Vice President, Pharmacy Operations. “Our Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians play an integral role in supporting safe and effective medication use for members, which can be a key factor in improved health outcomes.”

In addition to promoting medication adherence, many Fidelis Care Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians work on specialized teams such as Behavioral Health, HIV, and Hepatitis to help the most at-risk members through various case management initiatives.

For more information about Fidelis Care, 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 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

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