The Fidelis Care Blog

Back to School Basics: Preparing for a Safe and Healthy School Year

9/1/2023 • Posted by By Drs. Letha Daniel, Steve Materetsky, Lisa Moreno, and Saurabh Bahl, Pediatricians and Fidelis Care Medical Directors • in Children's Health

The summer is quickly ending, and the busy back-to-school season is upon us! As children return to the classroom, it’s important to make sure they are ready physically and emotionally. Here are some tips to help your children be healthy, safe, and successful this school year.

Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Understanding, Managing, and Supporting

9/1/2023 • Posted by Jermel J. Hawkins, Jr., MD, MPH, Fidelis Care Sr. Medical Director • in Health and Wellness

September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, an opportunity to educate and advocate for those affected by sickle cell disease (SCD). This month provides us with a platform to raise awareness, dispel misconceptions, and highlight the importance of early detection and comprehensive care.

Key Health Services for People with Diabetes

8/23/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Diabetes, Health and Wellness

If you have diabetes, keeping your blood sugar under control is a key to good health. But did you know you need more than just a blood sugar test twice a year?

Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Announce $1.1 Million Commitment to Develop Wellness and Entrepreneurial Center with the Buffalo Urban League

8/22/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care • in Social Determinants of Health

Fidelis Care, a leading health insurer providing quality, affordable coverage to New Yorkers, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation, announced today a $1.1 million funding commitment to the Buffalo Urban League.

Pneumonia Vaccine Offers Protection to Older Adults

8/17/2023 • Posted by Dr. Arik Olson, Hospice and Palliative Specialist and Fidelis Care Medical Director

Pneumonia is a lung infection caused by different germs (bacteria and viruses) and can affect people of all ages. It is particularly dangerous for older adults, young children, and people with weak immune systems. Pneumonia can cause serious health problems and even death

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