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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) damages lung tissue, making breathing difficult. Smoking is a common cause of COPD. Diagnosing COPD properly is the first step toward treatment. If your primary care provider (PCP) suspects you may have COPD, your PCP may recommend one of the following: Spirometry Measures how well lungs function by having patients blow into a machine. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis Measures oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood through a blood test. Chest X-ray Helps a PCP detect diseases that may lead to or worsen COPD. CT scan Helps detect COPD and find out whether surgery is necessary. If you are diagnosed

Showing a little kindness each day can turn every child into a superhero, making home, school, and the community a more caring and happier place to be. From the living room to the classroom, children who are kind have the biggest superpower of all — the ability to change the world. Small Acts of Kindness that Make a Big Difference What may seem like a small act of kindness can made all the difference in someone’s day. Here are some simple ways children can show kindness to others: Sharing toys Making new friends Donating gently used clothes and toys Thanking someone in

The holiday season can be a time of celebration and making memories, but for busy families, the pressure to keep up with a hectic schedule and preparations can create stress and anxiety. That’s why Fidelis Care and The Strong museum are teaming up to offer five simple strategies to help families stress less this December. According to Dr. Lisa Moreno, Fidelis Care Pediatrician, the key is focusing on the things that matter. “You can make the holiday season more enjoyable for the whole family by focusing on what is really important,” she said. “Prioritize family activities at home, build in downtime

Some people are hit, insulted, or threatened at home. Many times, this makes people feel ashamed. Some people don’t realize they are victims of domestic violence. They can suffer in silence for a long time before asking for help. If this happens to you, it’s not your fault. Call these numbers for help finding shelter, emergency child care, transportation, and legal help: Fidelis Care: 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547), extension 16072. Our Case Managers can help you find community resources. New York State Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-942-6906 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) IN AN EMERGENCY, CALL 911. For more useful health news and information, download the

Fidelis Care announces a partnership with the National Council on Aging (NCOA) to help prevent falls among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. Falls are a leading cause of injury for people aged 65 and older and can threaten their safety and independence, as well as generate great economic and personal hardships. However, through evidence-based falls prevention programs and partnerships between organizations like Fidelis Care and NCOA, the number of falls among older adults can be substantially reduced. “Research shows that older adults living with chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart failure, poor oral health, hearing loss and vision loss are at a greater risk