Groundbreaking report exposes COVID-19 pandemic’s long-lasting effects on Rochester youth’s mental health

Groundbreaking report exposes COVID-19 pandemic’s long-lasting effects on Rochester youth’s mental health

As society adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic’s “new normal,” a hidden crisis unfolded – the toll on youth mental health.

Adults are struggling with social isolation and loneliness

Adults are struggling with social isolation and loneliness

A new data spotlight recommends intergenerational programs and policies to promote better social connection.

Healthi Kids brings international play event to City of Rochester on February 7

Healthi Kids brings international play event to City of Rochester on February 7

It’s been celebrated in 75 countries. Now the Global School Play Day is coming to nearly 60 sites in the City of Rochester.

Redesigned 1115 Medicaid waiver is approved

Redesigned 1115 Medicaid waiver is approved

Significant funding is coming to New York state to improve health outcomes.

New Indigenous Health Coalition aims to address health inequities

New Indigenous Health Coalition aims to address health inequities

After three years of relationship building with the Native community, an Indigenous Health Coalition launched in November 2023 with the support of Common Ground Health.

Common Ground Health staff take part in national public health conference

Common Ground Health staff take part in national public health conference

Three Common Ground Health employees presented at the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta Nov. 12-15.

Innovation in action: Common Ground Health examines My Health Story 2022 Survey responses internally

Innovation in action: Common Ground Health examines My Health Story 2022 Survey responses internally

For the first time, Common Ground Health is analyzing qualitative responses to its public health survey in-house—allowing for a deeper, more precise look at what people described as their biggest health concern over the past 12 months.

Barbershops and salons witnessing overdoses respond with naloxone

Barbershops and salons witnessing overdoses respond with naloxone

Common Ground Health knows the value of barbers’ and stylists’ close connections with their clientele—and now they're saving community members from overdoses.

Preliminary findings from most inclusive My Health Story survey yet

Preliminary findings from most inclusive My Health Story survey yet

The survey encourages residents in the nine-county region to share their health stories, especially in under-resourced communities where individuals often are left out of efforts to understand barriers to public health services.

Common Ground Health, CCSI unite to champion health and wellness at Community Wellness Summit

Common Ground Health, CCSI unite to champion health and wellness at Community Wellness Summit

Common Ground Health and CCSI are excited to announce the upcoming Community Wellness Summit, a day-long event dedicated to promoting mental health and well-being for youth and families in Rochester.

SAGE II Commission Report Highlights Growing Older Adult Needs and Calls for Renewed Collaboration to Address Them

SAGE II Commission Report Highlights Growing Older Adult Needs and Calls for Renewed Collaboration to Address Them

Common Ground Health's new SAGE II Commission Report will help inform recommendations for New York State Master Plan for Aging

New report: Latino voices have gone unheard, harming health equity

New report: Latino voices have gone unheard, harming health equity

The report calls for better data collection, health care workers with better intercultural competence and health information shared in languages other than English.