As LGBTQIA+ Pride Month begins, Fidelis Care recognizes and celebrates the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ communities, including our employees, members, providers, and community partners. This monthlong observance is an opportunity to raise awareness about LGBTQIA+ rights and issues and promote inclusivity and acceptance.
Fidelis Care and the New York Urban League (NYUL) hosted a Youth Mental Health Fair at Bronx Legacy High School in NYC, featuring a free workshop and activities that focused on improving mental well-being. Pictured here at the event are Zacarias Orelus Ruiz, Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist; Gelsy Pascual, Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist; Arva Rice, NYUL President & CEO; Melissa Klepper, Fidelis Care Supervisor, HARP Care Management; Dina Plotch, Fidelis Care Care Manager HARP; Shalima L. McCants, NYUL Chief Program Officer; Jose Ariel Paulino, Fidelis Care Supervisor, Community Relations; and Lori Ann Scott, NYUL Education Senior Program Manager.
Thank you to all those who attended the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida event at Central Park in Schenectady, NY. This event raises awareness of spina bifida, a condition impacting nearly 200,000 Americans, while raising funds to support those individuals and their families. Fidelis Care Health Benefit Representative Milein Diaz was on site during the event to answer questions about health insurance and help people apply for coverage.
Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist Marisa Joseph recently delivered baby care items to Next Steps for You, Inc., a new pregnancy support center in the Glens Falls/Queensbury area. Pictured here from left to right are Next Steps volunteers Sally Finch, Deedra Lilton, and Barbara Beaulac; with Marisa Joseph.
In observance of Mental Health Awareness Month, Fidelis Care is proud to highlight some of our counselors, social workers, and behavioral health administrators who work diligently to help our members receive the care and services they need.
Fidelis Care representatives recently attended a special luncheon event, "Honor a Mother by Saving Another,” hosted by Saving Mothers in New York City.
During Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care would like to recognize Rendr CEO Dr. Richard Park and his efforts to champion health equity in the Asian American community. To learn more about Dr. Park and his perspective on this observance, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=911.
Fidelis Care representatives recently volunteered at Mary's Place LLC Refugee Outreach in Rochester, packing bags of food for families in need. Pictured in these photos are Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialists Jayslynn Antonetti and Jacqueline Chandler; Health Benefit Representatives Jose Ortiz and Elias Maldonado; and Mary's Place Director Nick Cook.
In observance of Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Fidelis Care would like to recognize and highlight the contributions of Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Manager Wai Man Lam. As a Chinese American, Ms. Lam feels fortunate to pass on her culture to future generations. To learn more about her reflections on this important time of year, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=894.
Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist Marisa Joseph visited schools in Warren and Washington Counties to deliver trophies and cases of markers to the winning students of our Children's Dental Health Month Coloring Contest. Congratulations to the winners and thank you for participating!
