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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

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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Prostate Cancer Awareness and Prevention
8/27/2024 • Posted by Alan J. Wieder, Medical Director in Health and Wellness, Men's Health

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just under the bladder and in front of the rectum. Each year in New York State, about 14,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age, especially after age 65. African American men and men whose close relatives had prostate cancer are at an increased risk. There are no known risk factors for prostate cancer that are under our control. We can’t control our age, race, or family history.

Most prostate cancers grow slowly. Symptoms are infrequent but may include:

  • trouble passing urine

  • frequent urination

  • blood in the urine

  • pain or burning with urination

Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer may include bone pain. These symptoms may be caused by conditions other than cancer.

If caught early, the survival rate from prostate cancer is high. Common treatments for early prostate cancer include watchful waiting (close monitoring of the cancer to see if it grows or causes symptoms before starting treatment), surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

There are two common screening tests: a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.

During a DRE, your primary care provider (PCP) places a finger into your rectum and checks for any abnormalities that may require further testing. This test may miss many early prostate cancers.

PSA is a chemical that is normally produced by your prostate and measured with a blood test. High levels of PSA can be due to prostate cancer. PSA levels may be normal even if you have prostate cancer. Or, your PSA level may be high due to non-cancer causes, which may lead to anxiety, and unnecessary tests and treatments.

Even if prostate cancer is caught early, it may be slow-growing and never cause a problem. Again, this may lead to anxiety and unnecessary tests and treatments. Talk with your PCP about whether screening for prostate cancer is right for you. Tell your PCP if you have any of the symptoms listed above.


Prostate Cancer Awareness and Prevention
8/27/2024 • Posted by Alan J. Wieder, Medical Director in Health and Wellness, Men's Health

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, but it is often successfully treated when found early.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located just under the bladder and in front of the rectum. Each year in New York State, about 14,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. The risk of developing prostate cancer increases with age, especially after age 65. African American men and men whose close relatives had prostate cancer are at an increased risk. There are no known risk factors for prostate cancer that are under our control. We can’t control our age, race, or family history.

Most prostate cancers grow slowly. Symptoms are infrequent but may include:

  • trouble passing urine

  • frequent urination

  • blood in the urine

  • pain or burning with urination

Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer may include bone pain. These symptoms may be caused by conditions other than cancer.

If caught early, the survival rate from prostate cancer is high. Common treatments for early prostate cancer include watchful waiting (close monitoring of the cancer to see if it grows or causes symptoms before starting treatment), surgery, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy.

There are two common screening tests: a digital rectal exam (DRE) and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test.

During a DRE, your primary care provider (PCP) places a finger into your rectum and checks for any abnormalities that may require further testing. This test may miss many early prostate cancers.

PSA is a chemical that is normally produced by your prostate and measured with a blood test. High levels of PSA can be due to prostate cancer. PSA levels may be normal even if you have prostate cancer. Or, your PSA level may be high due to non-cancer causes, which may lead to anxiety, and unnecessary tests and treatments.

Even if prostate cancer is caught early, it may be slow-growing and never cause a problem. Again, this may lead to anxiety and unnecessary tests and treatments. Talk with your PCP about whether screening for prostate cancer is right for you. Tell your PCP if you have any of the symptoms listed above.