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Donations needed for older adults in nursing homes
To combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults, the SACE Project is helping older adults in nursing homes know that they are not forgotten.
Connection between hair and health highlighted at event
More than 140 people learned about how our hair shows signs of our underlying health.
Albert Blankley to be honored with Forty Under 40 award
Blankley manages Common Ground Health's day-to-day activities, including directly supervising research and analytics activities and IT operations.
New spotlight outlines changes needed to allow region’s residents to age in place
A new Common Ground Health spotlight, “Aging in Place - Re-imagining Housing for Older Adults,” examines the supports needed to help residents age in place.
Women of color are invited to gather for health
The event takes place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Roundhouse Pavilion, Genesee Valley Park, Rochester. Speakers, singers and dancers will be performing throughout the day in the pavilion.
Community members invited to repaint street mural at Parsells Avenue and Greeley Street
The street painting, called Art on the Avenue, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24.
In The Headlines
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Donations needed for residents at nursing home
Press ReaderDecember 7, 2024 - "These donations brighten older adults’ days, which may help improve their health,” said Common Ground Health’s, Phyllis Jackson, R.N., Community Wellness Project Manager.
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Nonprofit group needs donations for gift bags for nursing home residents
MSNDecember 5, 2024 - Common Ground Health's SACE initiative is seeking new items for Rochester-area nursing home residents until December 16th.
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Nonprofit group needs donations for gift bags for nursing home residents
Democrat & ChronicleDecember 5, 2024 - “Throughout our community, people in nursing homes are experiencing isolation and loneliness,” said Phyllis Jackson, R.N., Community Wellness Project Manager at Common Ground Health.
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People and organizations making positive change in the community, part 8
WXXI NewsNovember 27, 2024 - Phyllis Jackson, Community Wellness Project Manager at Common Ground Health, started the Not Forgotten Project to collect essentials for under-served seniors in area nursing homes.