Yesterday
• Posted by Davy G. Diongson, Fidelis Care Quality Improvement Director*
• in
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,
In The Community
In celebration of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care is honored to recognize the achievements and contributions of this diverse community. This month is a time to reflect upon how our commitment to providing quality services goes beyond just healthcare coverage. It is about enhancing health literacy and delivering culturally sensitive experiences tailored to every individual we serve.
When it comes to health literacy in Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities, Fidelis Care has identified several significant barriers. One of the most prominent challenges is the language barrier. Resources like our Language Line for calls, and
Yesterday
• Posted by Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health, and Dr. Celeste Johns, HARP Medical Director
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Caregiver Support,
Health and Wellness,
Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental, physical, and social health are linked. They impact each other. This is called the “mind-body connection.” There is no complete health without mental health.
Many studies show that poor physical health can lead to mental health problems. These may include depression, low motivation, and anxiety. Poor mental health also can lead to physical problems. These may include chronic pain, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
The brain is the body’s “control center.” It sends and receives messages throughout the body. A study from 2014 found that 1 in 5 new visits to a primary care
Tuesday
• Posted by Dr. Camille Pearte, Cardiologist and Senior Medical Director
• in
Health and Wellness,
Heart Health
五月是「全國中風宣傳月」。這是提高人們對中風症狀和中風治療相關認識的好時機。在美國，中風是第五大死亡原因。中風也是導致殘障的主要原因之一。
什麼是中風？
當一部分大腦的供血中斷或減少時，就會發生中風。這時，腦組織無法獲得必要的氧氣和營養。如果大腦缺氧，哪怕只有幾分鐘，都可能造成一部分大腦的死亡或受損。
Monday
• Posted by Dr. Natalie Schwartz, Endocrinologist and Fidelis Care Medical Director
• in
Health and Wellness,
Women's Health
「自然絕經」是指女性連續12個月不來月經。它會在51歲左右發生。
更年期不僅僅是一個生物事件。它還是一次非常個人化的經歷。有些人擔心更年期症狀會降低他們的整體幸福感、生產力和自我價值感。
Friday
• Posted by Fidelis Care
• in
Health and Wellness
為慶祝皮膚癌宣傳月，飛達利斯保健希望分享一些防曬小貼士。皮膚癌是美國最常見的癌症。 如果及早發現，95%以上的皮膚癌可以成功治療。
黑色素瘤是最致命的皮膚癌。 紐約州每年有超過4,000人被診斷出患有黑色素瘤，近500名紐約人死於黑色素瘤。任何人都可能患上黑色素瘤。它可能出現在身體的任何部位。新出現的斑點或痣或雀斑發生變化都有可能是黑色素瘤。 黑色素瘤可能是由暴露於過量的紫外線(UV)引起的。它可能來自太陽暴曬或室內美黑等。 早發現和早治療黑色素瘤很重要，以免擴散到身體的其他部位。