Блог Fidelis Care

  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

Февраль — национальный месяц здоровья зубов у детей. Ранний уход за зубами детей помогает избежать таких проблем, как кариес и заболевания десен. План Child Health Plus (CHPlus) от Fidelis Care предоставляет стоматологическую помощь детям, чтобы у низ были крепкие зубы и здоровые улыбки. Благодаря программе плана CHPlus от Fidelis Care дети могут получать необходимую стоматологическую помощь за небольшую плату или бесплатно для семей в зависимости от дохода и размера семьи.