During Black Maternal Health Week, Fidelis Care reflects upon the important and transformative work by the recipients of our maternal health grant program. These nine not-for-profit organizations statewide received a total of $150,000 in grants to further their work in ensuring mothers get the care, services, and resources they need to have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Learn more about the Fidelis Care maternal health grant program and recipients at https://www.fideliscare.org/News?id=806.
Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11 - 17, is an important time to raise awareness of health issues that disproportionately impact Black women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after giving birth. These issues can also affect the baby’s health and development. To learn more, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=883.
Thank you to all those who joined us for a special Easter event at our community office in Jamaica, Queens! Pictured here from left to right are Commonpoint Queens Representative Carolina Galeano, Fidelis Care Community Relations Specialist Andrea Egas, and Wellcare Medicare Sales Representative Ginelle Cardenales.
April is Arab American Heritage Month. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Arab American Resilience and Diversity,” honoring the culture and contributions of Arabs in the United States. To learn more, visit https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/.
March is National Nutrition Month. Find out some helpful ways to eat healthy without going over budget by reading the following article by Internal Medicine Specialist and Fidelis Care Medical Director Dr. Nicole Belanger-Reynolds. https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=865
In observance of Women's History Month, Fidelis Care is highlighting our employees' stories and reflections on women's impact on the world. Fidelis Care Health and Recovery Plan (HARP) Clinical Director Andrea Hurley-Lynch, LMSW, takes this time to reflect on female pioneers in the Social Work field and their impact on her career path. To learn more about Ms. Hurley-Lynch's background and how her experience is essential to the success of our HARP care management program, visit https://www.fideliscare.org/Blog?id=859.
Fidelis Care representatives recently stopped by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County to help restock their Mobile Veggie Van in Lockport, NY. This van distributes locally grown fruits, vegetables, proteins, and dairy products to those in need.
