Fidelis Care is encouraging parents and caregivers to schedule well child visits and to keep their children up to date with required immunizations ahead of the 2024-25 school year. To help spread the word, Fidelis Care has partnered statewide with organizations such as the Erie County Department of Health, Fulton County Public Health, Monroe County Department of Public Health, Madison County Health Department, the Batavia City School District, Allegany County Department of Health, Monroe County Medical Society, and New York State PTA, among others.
Parents and caregivers can take advantage of the time away from school to schedule children’s annual well
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As we spend time outdoors this summer, Fidelis Care is sharing ways to help enjoy pest-free outdoor living.
Use insect repellent. Ticks and mosquitoes carry diseases and can cause serious health risks. Apply insect repellent to your skin and clothing to lower your risk.
Remove or avoid standing water. Mosquitoes lay eggs in standing water. Lower your chances of being bitten by removing standing water (birdbaths, ponds, and planters) from your backyard or shared spaces.
Keep grass short. Mosquitoes and ticks like overgrown grass. Clear away leaf piles and fallen branches. Keeping grass short can help prevent mosquitoes and ticks
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To promote community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors, Fidelis Care is kicking off its annual Unity street festival series. Started with the original “Unity in the Heights” event in 2011, the series has expanded across the state with a variety of local partners.
The events offer free and fun family activities including live music, face painting, health screenings, and giveaways. Special appearances by Fidelis Care’s popular dinosaur mascot, Fidelisaurus, focus on promoting the importance of health insurance for children and families as well as regular checkups, exercise, and healthy eating.
Here is the list
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During the hot summer months, many of us spend time at the beach, lake, or pool. Water safety is important for children and adults. Here are some tips to help you stay safe as you 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.
Take swimming lessons. Make sure children have basic swimming skills like treading water and floating.
Never swim alone.
Swim as close as you
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Fidelis Care visited partner New Choices Recovery Center, an alcohol and drug treatment facility in Schenectady, and talked with Clinical Coordinator Meagan Rivers, LMHC, NCC, CCTP.
Fidelis Care: What is your general advice for people regarding their mental health?
Meagan Rivers: “I think people taking care of their mental health is one of the most important things anybody can do. It affects everything from how you sleep to how you interact with the rest of the world. I’m sure everybody’s heard the term self-care. That really is important, and self-care looks different for
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