El blog de Fidelis Care

  As a first-generation immigrant from China, I have lived in the beautiful United States for 24 years. For 18 of those years, my stethoscope has touched the heartbeat of New York City where nearly 15 percent of its population is of Asian heritage. Like many New Yorkers, we are blessed to be both observers of and participants in the development of our community. Each May, in observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, I am encouraged to ask, "Who am I? What have I built? What is left to heal?" The 2025 AAPI Heritage Month theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience.” This

  The Asian American Cultural Alliance, Inc. (AACA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, uplifting immigrant voices, and building bridges through community engagement. I launched AACA alongside two co-founders: Yang Qu, who leads our efforts in mental health awareness, and Yi Li, a dance studio owner who brought creative energy to the organization’s early vision. Together, we created a space where cultural heritage and community well-being are inextricably linked. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the deep history, rich traditions, and countless contributions of AAPI individuals and families across the U.S.

National Nurses Week, May 6 through 12, is a time to recognize the compassion and dedication provided by these healthcare professionals every day. In observance of the week, we checked in with Fidelis Care nurses Shay Dege, Matthew Garbutt, Kelsey Maslowski, Sherry MacQueen, and Dawn Pankey on why they chose the profession and what it means to them. Fidelis Care: What inspired you to become a nurse? Shay Dege: Two factors inspired me. First, being able to comfort others in times when they feel like there is no hope and knowing that I can help someone smile when they are feeling sick,

Fidelis Care y la organización sin fines de lucro de salud materna Mom Starts Here recientemente se asociaron para abrir un armario de suministros de la Red de Artículos para Bebés en la oficina comunitaria de Fidelis Care en Utica. Es gratis para todos los beneficiarios de Medicaid. La sede de Schenectady de Mom Starts Here apoya a futuros y nuevos padres proporcionándoles artículos para bebés y educación para abordar las necesidades sociales.

  Fidelis Care opened its 2025 Veggies to Go produce giveaway season by distributing more than 150 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables at events hosted by Genesee ACE Employment in Batavia on March 15 and the Watertown YMCA on March 26. Veggies to Go addresses nutrition and food insecurity in urban and rural communities across New York State. “Since starting the Veggies to Go program in 2022, Fidelis Care has distributed more than 80,000 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables statewide,” said Shannon Lombardo, Fidelis Care Director of Sales and Marketing. “Nutrition is healthcare and getting fresh produce into the hands