News
Parents Urged to Get Children Under 5 Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Vaccines now authorized for children as young as six months
Symposium to Focus on the Connection Between Hair and Health
Area residents can learn how their health can affect their hair at a free in-person symposium.
Neighborhood intersection gets a “Complete Street Makeover” to improve safety and access for all
School #17 families, residents of the JOSANA neighborhood, and a team of community partners* will join together on Saturday, May 14 to transform the intersection of Orange Street and Orchard Street as part of the Complete Streets Makeover project.
Share your thoughts on NY’s new Medicaid Waiver proposal
New York is seeking input through May 20 on its proposed changes to how the Medicaid system operates in New York State.
Common Ground Health launching listening tour with Indigenous populations
Listening tour's goal is to improve Indigenous health outcomes through better community engagement, collaboration and data.
Speak Life event honors two with awards
Two nurses were honored April 23 during the 2022 Speak Life! Health Equity Conference for their work locally promoting health equity.
In The Headlines
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Parents Urged to Get Children Under 5 Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Minority ReporterJune 30, 2022 - Information about the COVID-19 vaccines is available at www.GetYourAnswers.org, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
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How bad is the baby formula shortage? A Rochester mom had to get help from her international family
WXXI NewsJune 3, 2022 - “No one should be in this position. No one should have to worry about how to feed their child, period,” said Jenn Beideman, Advocacy Manager at Common Ground Health.
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Common Ground Health Launching Listening Tour W/Indigenous Populations
Seneca NationJune 10, 2022 - "Building trust with and learning from our local Native communities is our top priority,” said Hannah Shippee, Program Coordinator with Common Ground Health.
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Advancing Health Equity through Regional Health Planning: Brown & Weinraub’s Lauren Tobias Gains Insights from Wade Norwood, CEO, Common Ground Health
Empire ReportJune 14, 2022 - "Effective health planning is the result of collaborative efforts that build community will to tackle racial, ethnic, economic and geographic health inequities," said Wade Norwood, CEO at Common Ground Health.