The Fidelis Care Blog

Fidelis Care presented a $50,000 grant to support Cornell Cooperative Extension Wayne County’s programs to combat regional food insecurity. The grant is part of $315,000 in donations by Fidelis Care to nonprofit organizations on the front lines of fighting hunger across New York State. Food insecurity impacts about one in 10 New York households.

As a Fidelis Care Senior Medical Director, I take immense pride in acknowledging and celebrating Black History Month. This annual observance holds special significance for me, not only as a healthcare professional, but also as a member of the Black community. It provides us with a unique opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary contributions of the Black community, the challenges it has overcome, and those it still faces. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength that has characterized the Black experience, even in the face of systemic challenges.

In its second year, the Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,770 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need. That adds up to 35,400 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given out in 2023, a 68 percent increase over the inaugural year of the program. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State.

Fidelis Care believes that quality, affordable healthcare should be accessible to all, regardless of where you live. National Rural Health Day is an important opportunity to raise awareness and recognize the unique challenges that rural residents face in accessing healthcare. By celebrating this day, we highlight our commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes and providing support to rural healthcare providers and their patients

Fidelis Care is proud to recognize and honor the brave veterans within our organization, in our communities, and across the nation. Some Fidelis Care employees shared their thoughts. Scott Averill, Senior Vice President, Sales and Co-Chair of Fidelis Care’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Council, served in The Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) from 1972-1976.