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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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Helping Kids and Adolescents Cope After Tragedy
6/2/2022 • Posted by Dr. Moataz El Refaie, Medical Director, Behavioral Health & Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Senior Medical Director, Behavioral Health in Corporate News, HR Events, In The Community

Fidelis-Care-Coping-with-Tragedy-and-Educating-Children

The impact of mass violence, like the tragic shootings in Buffalo and Texas, which were fueled by hatred and anger, can feel overwhelming and lead to hopelessness. Common reactions from children and adolescents can include behavioral changes, anxiety, intense engagement on social media, substance abuse, and mood changes. They may also experience fear and may not feel safe.     

Helping Children and Adolescents to Cope

  • Talk to your children. Do not avoid the conversation. It is better if the information and discussion happens with you.
  • Normalize their feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, and confusion.
  • Understand that different children may have different reactions, and some may present more intensely.
  • Promote your children’s coping skills. Keep their usual routines and expectations.
  • Allow your network to support you and your children. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
  • Help teens find healthy outlets to express themselves and avoid alcohol and substance use.  
  • Be intentional and create time away from media outlets.  

Leading by example, Being a Role Model

  • You as a parent or caregiver can be a positive role model for your child when it comes to prioritizing
    mental health and self-care. Acknowledge your own emotions and model for your child how to address them.
  • Keep a pulse on your own anxiety. Listen if those close to you see changes that may indicate the need for professional support.
  • When you take good care of yourself and you are in a good place, you will be able to take good care of your children and provide them with what they need.

Moving Forward

  • Give grace to yourself or others to move at your own pace to heal.
  • By prioritizing our goals and responsibilities, you can create an action plan.
  • Action plan helps us reduce stress and live according to our values and priorities

Seeking Help

  • Know that these reactions are natural and felt by others. You are not alone.  
  • Help is available in many forms. Seek help and support for yourself and your child in your social networks or professionally.

Resources & References:


Helping Kids and Adolescents Cope After Tragedy
6/2/2022 • Posted by Dr. Moataz El Refaie, Medical Director, Behavioral Health & Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Senior Medical Director, Behavioral Health in Corporate News, HR Events, In The Community

Fidelis-Care-Coping-with-Tragedy-and-Educating-Children

The impact of mass violence, like the tragic shootings in Buffalo and Texas, which were fueled by hatred and anger, can feel overwhelming and lead to hopelessness. Common reactions from children and adolescents can include behavioral changes, anxiety, intense engagement on social media, substance abuse, and mood changes. They may also experience fear and may not feel safe.     

Helping Children and Adolescents to Cope

  • Talk to your children. Do not avoid the conversation. It is better if the information and discussion happens with you.
  • Normalize their feelings of anxiety, sadness, fear, and confusion.
  • Understand that different children may have different reactions, and some may present more intensely.
  • Promote your children’s coping skills. Keep their usual routines and expectations.
  • Allow your network to support you and your children. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
  • Help teens find healthy outlets to express themselves and avoid alcohol and substance use.  
  • Be intentional and create time away from media outlets.  

Leading by example, Being a Role Model

  • You as a parent or caregiver can be a positive role model for your child when it comes to prioritizing
    mental health and self-care. Acknowledge your own emotions and model for your child how to address them.
  • Keep a pulse on your own anxiety. Listen if those close to you see changes that may indicate the need for professional support.
  • When you take good care of yourself and you are in a good place, you will be able to take good care of your children and provide them with what they need.

Moving Forward

  • Give grace to yourself or others to move at your own pace to heal.
  • By prioritizing our goals and responsibilities, you can create an action plan.
  • Action plan helps us reduce stress and live according to our values and priorities

Seeking Help

  • Know that these reactions are natural and felt by others. You are not alone.  
  • Help is available in many forms. Seek help and support for yourself and your child in your social networks or professionally.

Resources & References: