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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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NEWS RELEASE: Fidelis Care Encourages Parents to Ensure Children’s Immunizations are Up to Date
7/24/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Caregiver Support, Children's Health, Corporate News, Health and Wellness, In The Community, Member News

 

Fidelis Care Encourages Parents to Ensure Children's Immunizations are Up to Date

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During COVID-19 outbreak, CDC data shows a decrease in childhood vaccinations that help protect against preventable diseases

NEW YORK CITY (July 24, 2020) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood vaccinations have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 outbreak. That is why Fidelis Care, a New York State-based health plan with over two million members in all 62 counties, encourages parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on immunizations and protected against preventable diseases.

 

During the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents may have had concerns about the safety of health clinics or the ability to see their child’s doctor for checkups or routine care such as immunizations. Among five month olds across the country, for example, vaccination rates have declined from approximately two-thirds (66.3%) of children from 2016 – 2019, to fewer than half (49.7%) in May 2020, according to the CDC. The CDC reports similar trends among older children as well, with non-influenza vaccination rates decreasing by 21.5% for children age 18 and younger.

 

“Children who do not receive vaccinations are at higher risk for vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, and more,” explained Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer, Vincent Marchello, MD. “We encourage every parent to ensure their child stays on schedule with their immunizations.”

 

As the first step, parents can contact their child's provider to make an appointment for a checkup and immunizations, ask questions related to their childs health, and address any concerns they may have. Healthcare providers across New York State continue to regularly update safety procedures to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission and ensure the health and safety of patients.

 

Fidelis Care can also help members connect with their provider, either through a telehealth or in-person visit. For help finding a doctor close to home, members can use the Find a Doctor tool at fideliscare.org/Find-A-Doctor or call Fidelis Care at 1-888 FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547).

 

About Fidelis Care:

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than two-million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to quality, affordable health coverage. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @fideliscare and on Facebook at Facebook.com/fideliscare.

 

Contact: MediaInquiries@fideliscare.org


NEWS RELEASE: Fidelis Care Encourages Parents to Ensure Children’s Immunizations are Up to Date
7/24/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Caregiver Support, Children's Health, Corporate News, Health and Wellness, In The Community, Member News

 

Fidelis Care Encourages Parents to Ensure Children's Immunizations are Up to Date

Nature

During COVID-19 outbreak, CDC data shows a decrease in childhood vaccinations that help protect against preventable diseases

NEW YORK CITY (July 24, 2020) – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), childhood vaccinations have declined dramatically during the COVID-19 outbreak. That is why Fidelis Care, a New York State-based health plan with over two million members in all 62 counties, encourages parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on immunizations and protected against preventable diseases.

 

During the COVID-19 outbreak, many parents may have had concerns about the safety of health clinics or the ability to see their child’s doctor for checkups or routine care such as immunizations. Among five month olds across the country, for example, vaccination rates have declined from approximately two-thirds (66.3%) of children from 2016 – 2019, to fewer than half (49.7%) in May 2020, according to the CDC. The CDC reports similar trends among older children as well, with non-influenza vaccination rates decreasing by 21.5% for children age 18 and younger.

 

“Children who do not receive vaccinations are at higher risk for vaccine-preventable diseases such as measles, whooping cough, chicken pox, and more,” explained Fidelis Care Chief Medical Officer, Vincent Marchello, MD. “We encourage every parent to ensure their child stays on schedule with their immunizations.”

 

As the first step, parents can contact their child's provider to make an appointment for a checkup and immunizations, ask questions related to their childs health, and address any concerns they may have. Healthcare providers across New York State continue to regularly update safety procedures to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission and ensure the health and safety of patients.

 

Fidelis Care can also help members connect with their provider, either through a telehealth or in-person visit. For help finding a doctor close to home, members can use the Find a Doctor tool at fideliscare.org/Find-A-Doctor or call Fidelis Care at 1-888 FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547).

 

About Fidelis Care:

Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than two-million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to quality, affordable health coverage. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @fideliscare and on Facebook at Facebook.com/fideliscare.

 

Contact: MediaInquiries@fideliscare.org