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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

SDoH-chart

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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Beyond Back to School Webinar Offers Insights, Provides Helpful Tips
10/10/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, In The Community

mom and child hugging

Back-to-school season brings many emotions, as well as new routines for children and families. Earlier this month, Fidelis Care partnered with PM Pediatric Care to host a free webinar entitled ”Beyond Back to School: Seasonal Patterns in Children's Health.” During the webinar, a panel of experts shared tips on helping children successfully return to school.

One of the topics discussed at the webinar was the expected rise in colds and other illnesses at the start of school. Dr. Christina Johns, Senior Medical Advisor and Vice President of Communications at PM Pediatric Care, said the uptick in those illnesses is common at the start of school as more germs circulate among the student body and coincide with seasonal diseases such as the flu. She added that parents should be on the lookout for symptoms and talk to their children's pediatrician about vaccinations.

Other panelists were Dr. Jennifer Petras, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at PM Pediatric Care; Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Fidelis Care; and Jennifer Weber, Director of Behavioral Health at PM Pediatric Care. They shared information on various physical and behavioral health conditions, including children’s attentional and organizational issues.

Key takeaways included:

  • Transitions to school can be hard for adults and children alike. Parents can set timers, create routines, and set expectations. Remember, kids model their behavior after how adults handle transitions and stress!
  • Sleep is important to a child’s wellbeing because it regulates children’s emotional and behavioral health. Parents should talk to their child's pediatrician to identify how much sleep their child really needs.
  • Routines can help children get used to new patterns. It also allows parents to set expectations for children's behavior and set consequences if routines are not followed.

Dr. Reives-Bright closed the webinar with a case study. The presenters discussed potential diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for a patient and highlighted the importance of collaborative care between pediatricians and behavioral health specialists.


View the full webinar here.


Beyond Back to School Webinar Offers Insights, Provides Helpful Tips
10/10/2023 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, In The Community

mom and child hugging

Back-to-school season brings many emotions, as well as new routines for children and families. Earlier this month, Fidelis Care partnered with PM Pediatric Care to host a free webinar entitled ”Beyond Back to School: Seasonal Patterns in Children's Health.” During the webinar, a panel of experts shared tips on helping children successfully return to school.

One of the topics discussed at the webinar was the expected rise in colds and other illnesses at the start of school. Dr. Christina Johns, Senior Medical Advisor and Vice President of Communications at PM Pediatric Care, said the uptick in those illnesses is common at the start of school as more germs circulate among the student body and coincide with seasonal diseases such as the flu. She added that parents should be on the lookout for symptoms and talk to their children's pediatrician about vaccinations.

Other panelists were Dr. Jennifer Petras, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at PM Pediatric Care; Dr. Patrice Reives-Bright, Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Senior Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Fidelis Care; and Jennifer Weber, Director of Behavioral Health at PM Pediatric Care. They shared information on various physical and behavioral health conditions, including children’s attentional and organizational issues.

Key takeaways included:

  • Transitions to school can be hard for adults and children alike. Parents can set timers, create routines, and set expectations. Remember, kids model their behavior after how adults handle transitions and stress!
  • Sleep is important to a child’s wellbeing because it regulates children’s emotional and behavioral health. Parents should talk to their child's pediatrician to identify how much sleep their child really needs.
  • Routines can help children get used to new patterns. It also allows parents to set expectations for children's behavior and set consequences if routines are not followed.

Dr. Reives-Bright closed the webinar with a case study. The presenters discussed potential diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for a patient and highlighted the importance of collaborative care between pediatricians and behavioral health specialists.


View the full webinar here.