Hey New Yorkers! Fidelis Care just launched a “Here for Your Health” Campaign, which supports New Yorkers’ total well-being. I learned all about this at their NYC kickoff event at the Bed-Stuy Farm in Brooklyn recently. “Here for Your Health” supports the physical, mental and emotional well-being of New Yorkers. This includes health screenings for illnesses, education about healthy eating, maternal health, and behavioral health. As a mom to a son with Type 1 Diabetes and a former elementary teacher who taught in underserved communities, healthcare is more than just a doctor’s visit when you aren’t feeling well. It should include health screenings and preventative measures, as well as education about proper nutrition – plus how to access these services in your community.
Mary Beth Maginn, Fidelis Care Senior Vice President of Population Health and Membership, told us about how “Here for Your Health” provides essential health information and connects people to free or low-cost screenings, helping them to make informed decisions about their well-being – all in their own community. That includes learning about preventive care, understanding insurance options, and/or accessing early detection services. I got to speak with Mary Beth after her speech and we connected parent to parent, about Type 1 Diabetes and other health conditions that many children face.
Fidelis Care offers mobile StreetSide vehicles, local community offices, and community events to bring care closer to home. They also partner with local gardens (like the Bed-Stuy Farm through GrowNYC), nonprofits, schools, and community organizations to promote health and wellness across New York State, focusing on improving maternal health, behavioral health, as well as urban and rural health.
I remember talking to parents of my students’ who didn’t go for routine screenings for their kids or for themselves because they didn’t know that they should. Many of them didn’t have access to regular medical care, they would just go to the Emergency Room when they absolutely needed to (either with an accident or a severe illness). As a mom to a kid with Type 1 Diabetes, my kid goes to his endocrinologist every 3 months to make sure things are okay. I don’t know what we would have done if we didn’t have health insurance to cover the visits and all the medical supplies (including insulin, CGM monitor, and insulin pumps).
Fidelis Care New York is the only statewide health plan, accessible to all, regardless of income, background, or zip code.
Learn more at: https://www.fideliscare.org/
This is a sponsored post. As always, all opinions are completely my own.
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