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  As a family physician and registered dietitian, during Black History Month, I reflect on the various fearless trailblazers in healthcare and other sectors who broke barriers and overcame extraordinary obstacles to make my life possible. Access to healthcare and poor health literacy are still issues plaguing the Black community. Generally, patients desire a patient-doctor relationship where they feel comfortable sharing their personal and medical history. From my experiences, my Black patients prefer Black physicians; however, there is a severe shortage of Black physicians, which is another barrier to seeking care for many Black Americans. Social determinants of health (SDoH) such as education,

The eyes may be windows to the soul, but the mouth is the gateway to the entire body. That’s because dental healthcare can be a gauge of overall health. Despite decades of research about the importance of dental health and the repercussions of neglecting teeth and gums, many Americans still lack access to the dental care they need. Only 63% of American adults saw a dentist in the last year. More alarming? Over 25% of young and middle-aged adults have untreated cavities, and almost half of adults over the age of 30 have gum disease. While these seem like dental health issues on the surface, they

Febrero es el Mes Nacional de la Salud Dental Infantil. Cuidar de la salud dental desde temprano ayuda a prevenir problemas como la caries y la gingivitis. El programa Child Health Plus (CHPlus) de Fidelis Care ofrece cobertura dental para niños, de modo que puedan gozar de sonrisas sanas y resplandecientes. Gracias a CHPlus de Fidelis Care, los niños pueden acceder a atención odontológica básica gratuita o de bajo costo dependiendo de los ingresos o del tamaño de su grupo familiar.

February marks Black History Month. Historically, African Americans have been tremendous contributors to our country and achieved great strides in promoting diversity and inclusivity, despite facing many barriers.  I am very proud to be a part of the community and honored that there is a month dedicated to my heritage and our contributions.  Many African Americans have faced great disparities in healthcare, leading to higher rates of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and other conditions.  As an African American who has worked at Fidelis Care for 16 years, it’s my duty to serve the community in providing access to the best

¿Sabía que aproximadamente el 80 % de las enfermedades cardiovasculares, incluida la enfermedad cardíaca y el derrame cerebral, se pueden prevenir? Es importante que cuide la salud del corazón teniendo hábitos positivos del estilo de vida y trabajando con su proveedor de atención médica.