The Fidelis Care Blog

March is Social Work Month, a time to reflect on the invaluable contributions that social workers make to individuals and communities. At Greater Mental Health of New York*, we believe that everyone deserves greater mental health – and our team of passionate and dedicated social workers helps make this possible every day.

Social work is a calling for me, rather than a job. During this Social Work Month, I take great pride in discussing a career path that has helped so many others. I have been a medical social worker for over 35 years, the last eight here at Fidelis Care. I currently support the medically fragile children’s team. I also get tremendous satisfaction from researching and presenting my findings on various social work topics to my peers.

During Women’s History Month, Fidelis Care is pleased to recognize our 2025 Women of Impact. They serve our communities through education and inspiration. We salute these providers and community partners for making a difference every day. Their work keeps us moving forward together.

Fidelis Care awarded a maternal health grant to The Birthing Place Foundation in the Bronx, NY in recognition of Maternal Health Awareness Day. The grant will support The Birthing Place Foundation’s ongoing efforts in maternal health – particularly to help underserved, lower-income women and their families.

The Fidelis Care ‘Veggies to Go’ program distributed 1,895 bags of healthy food to individuals and families in need during its 2024 season. That adds up to a total nearly 80,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables given away since the program began in 2022. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State. “Nutrition is healthcare,” said Fidelis Care Sales and Marketing Director Shannon Lombardo. “We know that one bag of fresh fruits and vegetables is not going to solve a family’s food insecurity. But the Fidelis Care Veggies to Go program is a great way to connect people with resources and agencies that can help address their longer term needs.”