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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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What is HPV?
4/15/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is estimated that one in every four Americans have HPV. Most of them are in their late teens and 20s. Many people will never know they have HPV, because it usually causes no symptoms. But for some people, it can lead to serious health problems, including certain cancers and genital warts.

What are Symptoms of HPV?

Many people with HPV don't have any symptoms. It is important to get regular check-ups to find any potential issues early. If you're worried about HPV or any symptoms you're experiencing, talk your primary care provider (PCP). Symptoms might include:

  • Genital warts
  • Abnormal Pap smear
  • Cervical changes, which can be found during check-ups like Pap smears
  • Bumps in the throat or mouth
  • Itching or discomfort in the genital area

Most HPV cases can be prevented with the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to help protect both males and females from HPV.

Can HPV be Cured?

There is no cure for HPV. Treatments can help manage the symptoms of health problems caused by HPV.

  • Genital warts can be treated by your PCP, or with medication.
  • Cervical precancer can be treated. Routine Pap smear tests can identify problems before cancer develops. Remember, prevention is always better than treatment.
  • Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early.


Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

Both boys and girls should get the vaccine starting at age 9. Getting the vaccine early offers the most effective protection against HPV and can help prevent certain cancers. The vaccine can be given to people up to age 26. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about the HPV vaccine.

If you are between 26 and 45, talk with your PCP to see if the vaccine is right for you. If you already have HPV, the vaccine can still protect against other strains of HPV.

Depending upon your age, the vaccine is given in either two or three doses.

The HPV vaccine is covered under the Vaccines for Children program for Medicaid and Child Health Plus members. The vaccine is also covered for members in Fidelis Care's Essential Plan and Ambetter from Fidelis Care's Qualified Health Plans.

Sources

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/human_papillomavirus/    

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-vaccine-fact-sheet   

https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/treatment.htm#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20treatment%20for,grow%20in%20size%20or%20number.


What is HPV?
4/15/2024 • Posted by Fidelis Care in Children's Health, Health and Wellness

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is estimated that one in every four Americans have HPV. Most of them are in their late teens and 20s. Many people will never know they have HPV, because it usually causes no symptoms. But for some people, it can lead to serious health problems, including certain cancers and genital warts.

What are Symptoms of HPV?

Many people with HPV don't have any symptoms. It is important to get regular check-ups to find any potential issues early. If you're worried about HPV or any symptoms you're experiencing, talk your primary care provider (PCP). Symptoms might include:

  • Genital warts
  • Abnormal Pap smear
  • Cervical changes, which can be found during check-ups like Pap smears
  • Bumps in the throat or mouth
  • Itching or discomfort in the genital area

Most HPV cases can be prevented with the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to help protect both males and females from HPV.

Can HPV be Cured?

There is no cure for HPV. Treatments can help manage the symptoms of health problems caused by HPV.

  • Genital warts can be treated by your PCP, or with medication.
  • Cervical precancer can be treated. Routine Pap smear tests can identify problems before cancer develops. Remember, prevention is always better than treatment.
  • Other HPV-related cancers are also more treatable when diagnosed and treated early.


Who Should Get the HPV Vaccine?

Both boys and girls should get the vaccine starting at age 9. Getting the vaccine early offers the most effective protection against HPV and can help prevent certain cancers. The vaccine can be given to people up to age 26. Talk to your primary care provider (PCP) about the HPV vaccine.

If you are between 26 and 45, talk with your PCP to see if the vaccine is right for you. If you already have HPV, the vaccine can still protect against other strains of HPV.

Depending upon your age, the vaccine is given in either two or three doses.

The HPV vaccine is covered under the Vaccines for Children program for Medicaid and Child Health Plus members. The vaccine is also covered for members in Fidelis Care's Essential Plan and Ambetter from Fidelis Care's Qualified Health Plans.

Sources

https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/human_papillomavirus/    

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/infectious-agents/hpv-vaccine-fact-sheet   

https://www.cdc.gov/std/hpv/treatment.htm#:~:text=There%20is%20no%20treatment%20for,grow%20in%20size%20or%20number.