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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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October is ADHD Awareness Month
10/20/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Corporate News, Health and Wellness

 

ADHD-Focus-Fidelis-Care

 If you or a family member is struggling with ADHD symptoms, you are not alone. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children - and many adults. 

There are many treatment options that can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treatment options can include lifestyle modifications, medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of these. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you or your child, follow up with your doctor. If you don’t have a doctor or a psychiatric provider, you can use our find a doctor tool to find a network provider in your area: https://www.fideliscare.org/Find-A-Doctor#/search.

If you or your child is starting or restarting medication therapy, make sure you see your doctor for all scheduled appointments. The best medication treatment for ADHD can vary based on the individual. That’s why it’s important that you or your child are seen regularly by your ADHD provider, who will monitor your response to medication therapy, and adjust medications as needed to ensure that the medication regimen is working as it should. 

If you don’t know when your next appointment is, or if you missed your last appointment, don’t worry! Life can be stressful and sometimes things fall through the cracks. We understand that the COVID-19 crisis can make it difficult to stay on track with routine medical care, so we also want you to know that most providers are now scheduling telehealth appointments. You or your child can be seen from the safety, comfort, and security of your home if needed. Please call your doctor today, and schedule your or your child’s next visit, or ask any questions you may have.

 

  ADHD Informational Brochure

   Click here to view (PDF)

For additional resources for ADHD:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-listing.shtml

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-Who-Cant-Pay-Attention-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-006.aspx

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml#part_145449

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

https://chadd.org/adhd-and-covid-19/


October is ADHD Awareness Month
10/20/2020 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Corporate News, Health and Wellness

 

ADHD-Focus-Fidelis-Care

 If you or a family member is struggling with ADHD symptoms, you are not alone. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting children - and many adults. 

There are many treatment options that can help reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Treatment options can include lifestyle modifications, medication, psychotherapy, or a combination of these. If you have questions about which treatment is right for you or your child, follow up with your doctor. If you don’t have a doctor or a psychiatric provider, you can use our find a doctor tool to find a network provider in your area: https://www.fideliscare.org/Find-A-Doctor#/search.

If you or your child is starting or restarting medication therapy, make sure you see your doctor for all scheduled appointments. The best medication treatment for ADHD can vary based on the individual. That’s why it’s important that you or your child are seen regularly by your ADHD provider, who will monitor your response to medication therapy, and adjust medications as needed to ensure that the medication regimen is working as it should. 

If you don’t know when your next appointment is, or if you missed your last appointment, don’t worry! Life can be stressful and sometimes things fall through the cracks. We understand that the COVID-19 crisis can make it difficult to stay on track with routine medical care, so we also want you to know that most providers are now scheduling telehealth appointments. You or your child can be seen from the safety, comfort, and security of your home if needed. Please call your doctor today, and schedule your or your child’s next visit, or ask any questions you may have.

 

  ADHD Informational Brochure

   Click here to view (PDF)

For additional resources for ADHD:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/adhd-listing.shtml

https://www.aacap.org/AACAP/AACAP/Families_and_Youth/Facts_for_Families/FFF-Guide/Children-Who-Cant-Pay-Attention-Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity-Disorder-006.aspx

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd/index.shtml#part_145449

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/adhd/treatment.html

https://chadd.org/adhd-and-covid-19/