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Did you know that heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States? Most heat-related deaths are preventable. This summer, Fidelis Care is sharing ways to stay safe and healthy in the heat and sun. Stay Protected Drink plenty of water. Don't wait until you are thirsty to drink. In the hot summer months, it is recommended that women drink about 11.5 cups of water per day, and men should drink around 15.5 cups per day. Wear sunscreen. Reapply every two hours or more often if you are swimming or sweating. Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing. Wear a hat and

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

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

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

五月是心理健康宣傳月。心理、身體和社交健康緊密相連。它們互相影響。我們稱之為「身心連接」。沒有心理健康就沒有整體健康。 許多研究表明，身體健康狀況不佳會導致心理健康問題。其中可能包括抑鬱症、積極性低下和焦慮症。心理健康狀況不佳也會導致身體問題。其中可能包括慢性疼痛、高血壓和心臟病。