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Giving Back to Our Communities

Fidelis Care Presents Brady Market with $5,000 Food Insecurity Grant

In observance of National Nutrition Month, Fidelis Care presented a $5,000 grant to support Brady Market’s programs to combat food insecurity in the Syracuse region. 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.

“Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo.  “Fidelis Care is committed to promoting health and well-being in Syracuse and communities across New York State. That begins by partnering with organizations like Brady Market to help families and individuals gain access to healthy, nutritious foods.”

Brady Market in Syracuse, operated by not-for-profit Brady Social Enterprises, Inc., is a grocery store with retail and wholesale operations, deli and catering, job training, and wraparound support services. It was inspired by the 70-plus year history of Brady Faith Center’s engagement with generations of individuals and families in some of the community’s most impoverished neighborhoods.

“Brady Market is very grateful for this Fidelis Care grant,” said Brady Faith Center Director Kevin Frank. “We absolutely can’t do what we do without wonderful partners. For many who live in the community, Brady Market is the only place to get fresh fruits and vegetables. We plan to use the Fidelis Care funding to take the lead in collaborating with 20 neighborhood organizations to deliver meals for 220 families. One of the wonderful things about this program is that our partner organizations know who needs food support the most. It’s just one of the ways that we are more than a market in this community.”

Lombardo added, “We know that one meal is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity, but these grants give us an opportunity to connect people with agencies and organizations like Brady Market to help them find the resources they need for long-term solutions.”

Fidelis Care takes pride in supporting the vital work of Brady Market and the other food insecurity grant recipients across New York State because no one should suffer from hunger. Click here to see the full list of Fidelis Care food insecurity grant recipient organizations.

Screener Program Provides Support to Families Impacted by Social Determinants of Health

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Fidelis Care’s innovative SDoH screener program was launched two years ago as a grassroots health equity initiative to address conditions in the environments where people are born, live, work, and play that affect their health, well-being, and quality of life. Social Determinants of Health can affect a wide range of health risks and outcomes – particularly among vulnerable populations and in underserved areas.

The screener enables trained Fidelis Care representatives to assess an individual’s immediate needs and challenges related to SDoH through a brief series of questions covering areas such as access to transportation, food, and secure and safe housing. More than 450,000 Fidelis Care members have participated to date.


Click here to learn more about the different Social Determinants of Health and find available resources.

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How to Set a Bedtime Routine as Kids Head Back to School
9/5/2019 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Pediatrician in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

parent reading book with child in bed

Sleep is key for children’s health. Sleeping enough each night leads to improved physical, mental, and emotional health in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Parents can help children get used to waking up earlier during the school year with these bedtime routine tips:

  1. Work up to it: Children may not want a set bedtime at first. Parents can start one part of a bedtime routine one week (brushing), and then add another the following week (reading). This can help children relax before going to sleep.
  2. Move the bedtime routine slowly: Parents can move the bedtime routine 10 minutes earlier each night, working toward the desired bedtime. This could take a few weeks.
  3. Keep the bedtime routine on weekends: Children’s sleep schedules can be impacted when bedtimes are not consistent.
  4. Limit electronic devices: Parents can read with young children or encourage older kids to read before bed. Don’t let children replace books with electronic devices. Children who use electronic devices at night tend to sleep less. For Screen-time Tips for Parents, click here.

What Are the Key Steps of a Bedtime Routine?

The recommended bedtime routine has three simple steps:

  1. Brush: Help children floss and brush their teeth.
    To learn more about children’s dental health, visit our Smiles That Shine page.
  2. Book: Read a book with young children, or encourage older children to read.
  3. Bedtime: Make sure children have the same bedtime each night.

Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If your child does not have a bedtime routine yet, it’s not too late to start!

How Long Should Children Sleep?

It depends on their age. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend:

  • Ages 3-5 years: 10-13 hours a day (including naps)
  • Ages 6-12 years: 9-12 hours a day
  • Ages 13-18 years: 8-10 hours a day

Getting enough sleep is important for good health. Parents can help their children prepare for the school year by setting bedtime routines. Routines help children wind down each night and fall asleep. Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If you haven’t set one, you can start today!

Fidelis Care wants every child to have a healthy school year. To learn more about quality, affordable health insurance coverage for children, visit fideliscare.org/everychildcovered.


How to Set a Bedtime Routine as Kids Head Back to School
9/5/2019 • Posted by Dr. Lisa Moreno, Pediatrician in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

parent reading book with child in bed

Sleep is key for children’s health. Sleeping enough each night leads to improved physical, mental, and emotional health in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Parents can help children get used to waking up earlier during the school year with these bedtime routine tips:

  1. Work up to it: Children may not want a set bedtime at first. Parents can start one part of a bedtime routine one week (brushing), and then add another the following week (reading). This can help children relax before going to sleep.
  2. Move the bedtime routine slowly: Parents can move the bedtime routine 10 minutes earlier each night, working toward the desired bedtime. This could take a few weeks.
  3. Keep the bedtime routine on weekends: Children’s sleep schedules can be impacted when bedtimes are not consistent.
  4. Limit electronic devices: Parents can read with young children or encourage older kids to read before bed. Don’t let children replace books with electronic devices. Children who use electronic devices at night tend to sleep less. For Screen-time Tips for Parents, click here.

What Are the Key Steps of a Bedtime Routine?

The recommended bedtime routine has three simple steps:

  1. Brush: Help children floss and brush their teeth.
    To learn more about children’s dental health, visit our Smiles That Shine page.
  2. Book: Read a book with young children, or encourage older children to read.
  3. Bedtime: Make sure children have the same bedtime each night.

Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If your child does not have a bedtime routine yet, it’s not too late to start!

How Long Should Children Sleep?

It depends on their age. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend:

  • Ages 3-5 years: 10-13 hours a day (including naps)
  • Ages 6-12 years: 9-12 hours a day
  • Ages 13-18 years: 8-10 hours a day

Getting enough sleep is important for good health. Parents can help their children prepare for the school year by setting bedtime routines. Routines help children wind down each night and fall asleep. Parents can start a bedtime routine at any age. If you haven’t set one, you can start today!

Fidelis Care wants every child to have a healthy school year. To learn more about quality, affordable health insurance coverage for children, visit fideliscare.org/everychildcovered.