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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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Healthy Aging Month: Staying Active
8/28/2024 • Posted by Dr. Arik Olson, Fidelis Care Medical Director in Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health

September is Healthy Aging Month. It’s a time to reflect on ways to improve health and quality of life into our golden years. Physical activity and exercise are very important for health at any age. Staying active is even more important as we get older.

Some of the benefits of exercise are well known. It can help prevent heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. But did you know that staying active can also help improve pain, elevate your mood, help with anxiety, and even prevent memory loss that may come with aging?

If you haven’t been staying active, it can be difficult to begin an exercise routine. Start slowly and ask your healthcare provider what kinds of exercise will work best for you. Even five minutes a day of physical activity has health benefits. It’s good to do a variety of activities. Mix it up to not do the same thing every day, which could get boring.

Activities like walking, dancing, or even raking leaves can help get your heart rate up. This is called aerobic exercise or “cardio.” Activities using weights like books or cans of food can help build muscle strength. Standing on one foot while holding onto a chair can help improve balance. Remember to breathe in and out while you exercise as holding your breath can raise your blood pressure.

Click the links below for more tips on staying active:

Move Your Way: What’s Your Move?

Move Your Way: How Can I Stay Active as I Get Older?

Dr. Arik Olson has served as a Fidelis Care Medical Director for more than five years. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Olson has a special interest in the health of older adults and the many ways we can all stay physically, mentally, and socially healthy as we grow older.


Healthy Aging Month: Staying Active
8/28/2024 • Posted by Dr. Arik Olson, Fidelis Care Medical Director in Health and Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health

September is Healthy Aging Month. It’s a time to reflect on ways to improve health and quality of life into our golden years. Physical activity and exercise are very important for health at any age. Staying active is even more important as we get older.

Some of the benefits of exercise are well known. It can help prevent heart disease, strokes, and diabetes. But did you know that staying active can also help improve pain, elevate your mood, help with anxiety, and even prevent memory loss that may come with aging?

If you haven’t been staying active, it can be difficult to begin an exercise routine. Start slowly and ask your healthcare provider what kinds of exercise will work best for you. Even five minutes a day of physical activity has health benefits. It’s good to do a variety of activities. Mix it up to not do the same thing every day, which could get boring.

Activities like walking, dancing, or even raking leaves can help get your heart rate up. This is called aerobic exercise or “cardio.” Activities using weights like books or cans of food can help build muscle strength. Standing on one foot while holding onto a chair can help improve balance. Remember to breathe in and out while you exercise as holding your breath can raise your blood pressure.

Click the links below for more tips on staying active:

Move Your Way: What’s Your Move?

Move Your Way: How Can I Stay Active as I Get Older?

Dr. Arik Olson has served as a Fidelis Care Medical Director for more than five years. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Olson has a special interest in the health of older adults and the many ways we can all stay physically, mentally, and socially healthy as we grow older.