The Fidelis Care Blog

Men’s Health Month: Making Wellness a Priority

Today • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, Men's Health

Men’s Health Month in June is an excellent time to remind the men in our lives to focus on their wellness. It’s important for men to have a primary care provider and to get a checkup every year, even if they feel well. Many men don’t see a doctor unless they really need to. Men often say they feel fine, are too busy, or will get around to it “sometime.”

Fidelis Care Hosts Free Unity Festivals Across New York State this Summer

Last Week • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Health and Wellness, In The Community

To promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors, Fidelis Care has announced dates for its annual Unity street festival series. Beginning with the original “Unity in the Heights” event in 2011, the series has expanded across the state with a variety of local partners.

Stay Safe Around Water This Summer

5/15/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

The hot summer months mean more time spent near and in the water. Water safety is important for children and adults. Here are some tips to help you safely enjoy the water: • Always watch children while they are swimming or near water. Never leave children alone near water. A child or weak swimmer can drown in less than a minute. • Teach children to always ask before they go in the water.

Healthy Vision Month: The Importance of Eye Exams for People with Diabetes

5/15/2025 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness, Vision

Did you know people with diabetes are more at risk for eye diseases? If you have diabetes, get your eyes checked every year. It is an important way to take care of your health. Finding and treating diabetic eye diseases early can lower the chance of severe vision loss by 95%.

The Essential Screenings Every Woman Should Know About

5/14/2025 • Posted by Dr. Nichole Lewis, Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Nashat Latib, Emergency Medicine • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness, Heart Health, Women's Health

Health often takes a backseat for women. Preventive screenings are an important way to stay healthy. Breast cancer caught at its earliest stage has a survival rate of over 99%. Hypertension can silently damage your body for years before revealing itself through a heart attack or stroke.

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