Homelessness is a significant issue in both rural and urban areas of the Finger Lakes region
Despite being viewed as an urban problem, homelessness is increasing in rural communities of the Finger Lakes region as well, according to a new Common Ground Health issue spotlight.
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Critical Condition: Sustainable Investments Required to Build a Skilled, Supported and Equitable Health Care Workforce
The single biggest threat to the health care delivery system in New York state is the ability to attract and retain staff.
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The Color of Health: The Devastating Toll of Racism on Black Lives
Racial bias in housing, education, employment, criminal justice and other domains condemn Black people in Rochester and the Finger Lakes to sicker and shorter lives.
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Overloaded: The Heavy Toll of Poverty on Our Region's Health
Our region's number one health concern is poverty. It drives health inequities that undermine wellness and cut lives short more than any other single cause of illness, costing the region more than $1 billion annually.
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Finger Lakes Reopening Schools Safely Task Force Interim Report - March 2021
Local safety measures created through community collaboration helped schools across the Finger Lakes region remain open and secure for students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Finger Lakes Regional Community Health Assessment
Eight local health departments and hospitals in the Finger Lakes region teamed up to complete their 2019-2021 Community Health Assessments, Community Services Plans and Community Health Improvement Plans.
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Rapid Health Impact Assessment: Elmira Housing
This study documents the role housing plays as a central social determinant of health in low-income neighborhoods in Elmira. It provides recommendations for increasing lead and other health screenings, improving housing conditions and fostering improved health outcomes.
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Food and Health Connection
This report is the culmination of a two-year exploration into the food and health landscape in the nine-county Finger Lakes region. Based on data from New York State and local sources, the report documents the prevalence of diet-related illness and examines the barriers residents face to eating fruits and vegetables.
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Year in Review: Working together to improve health
Publication Common Ground: It's who we are and what we help build. With a regional reach, a data driven approach and the ability to provide backbone support for health transformation, Common Ground Health has built the capacity to spearhead health improvement initiatives.
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High Blood Pressure Collaborative
This 10-year retrospective on Rochester's High Blood Pressure Collaborative documents the initiative's programs and progress, including the 41 percent drop in dangerously high hypertension rates since 2010.
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Genesee Valley Greenway Health Impact Assessment
A new Health Impact Assessment (HIA) recommends dozens of upgrades to the Genesee Valley Greenway to help the 90-mile linear park reach its potential as a health resource for Monroe and Livingston counties.
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Bike Share Health Impact Assessment
Rochester's bike share program holds tremendous potential for supporting more active, healthier lives for residents, according to a new Health Impact Assessment (HIA) from Common Ground Health and the Genesee Transportation Council.
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