In observance of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, Fidelis Care representatives visited Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn to attend their testing day and resource fair. Pictured here from left to right are Wyckoff HIV Health Interim Director of Prevention Raul Marca; Fidelis Care Supervisor, Sales & Marketing, Kimberly Ellison; Health Benefit Representative Darlene Colon; and Community Relations Specialist Arlina Almonte.
Fidelis Care representatives recently attended the Patrol Borough Queens North Community Affairs (PBQNCA) 5K Run & Walk event, talking to those in attendance about health insurance coverage. Pictured in these photos are Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialists Andrea Egas, Edmond Mei, and Arlina Almonte; Health Benefit Representative Junior Castillo; Wellcare Medicare Sales Representative Ginelle Cardenales; PBQNCA Assistant Chief Christine Bastedenbeck, and Deputy Chief Raymond Porteus.
In observance of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in June, Fidelis Care representatives were on site for a special event at Ryan Health in NYC, providing information about health insurance coverage while the center offered free HIV testing.
Fidelis Care's "Volunteers in Action" program highlights employees making a positive impact in our communities. Dr. Sarah Vogel, Fidelis Care Medical Director, has plans in motion to benefit a worthy cause. This summer, she will participate in the Empire State Ride, a cycling event dedicated to impacting the future of cancer research and saving lives. Read the full article here: https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=924.
Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist Jenise Tirado, pictured here with sports commentator Barry Rouse, attended a recent Amsterdam Mohawks baseball game, meeting baseball fans and answering questions about health insurance coverage. Thank you to all those who attended the game. We look forward to seeing you at Shuttleworth Park in Amsterdam on Tuesday, July 23, for a special raffle night!
Representatives from the Fidelis Care Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Team recently volunteered at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, organizing and boxing up over 4,500 pounds of food. This food will be distributed through the food bank to nearly 900 charitable agencies in 23 counties of northeastern New York. Thank you, HARP Team, for bringing our mission to life!
Fidelis Care recently hosted a mental health awareness workshop at our community office in Washington Heights, led by Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jose Ruiz, PMHNP-BC, LMSW. This event included group therapy and an open discussion. Thank you to all those who attended!
In observance of Pride Month, Fidelis Care is spotlighting voices from our company as well as LGBTQIA+ organizations in New York State. Nathaniel Gray, MSW, Executive Director, Pride Center of the Capital Region, says it's important that services and support are available to the LGBTQIA+ community through organizations like the Pride Center. In addition to increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, the center provides free mental healthcare and case management.Through the Pride Center's partnership with Fidelis Care, members of the community also can learn about health insurance options available to them. To learn more, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=926.
Thank you to all those who attended our community baby shower event in Washington Heights! Community partners were on site at the event, including LINC Communities and Dominican Women's Development Center (DWDC). Those organizations gave away baby care items to expectant and new mothers. Information about important community resources for WIC, SNAP, and postpartum care were also provided.
Representatives of the Fidelis Care Provider Services team made blankets for those in need as part of a volunteer event to benefit Family Promise of WNY. Thank you, team, for bringing our mission to life!
