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Growing a shared future at the Urban Ag Conference
The 2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference was a full day of learning, connection, and hands-on skills-building to advance a more just, resilient local food system.
Annual Speak Life! Health Equity Conference returns April 16 with timely keynote by RIT’s Dr. Anthony M. Jimenez
The Speak Life! health equity conference convenes community members, clinicians, advocates, and public health leaders to advance healing, equity, and culturally grounded solutions across the Finger Lakes region.
Where community grows: Wheatland’s age friendly future
Recognizing the needs of its aging residents, the Town of Wheatland voted unanimously to adopt age‑friendly, livable‑community priorities within its comprehensive strategic plan.
National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS: Honoring lives, restoring hope and finding joy
During the first week of March, a community‑led campaign will bring together local faith partners to lift up prayer, share education, and break down stigma to advance healing and hope around HIV/AIDS.
From Rochester to Albany: Advocating for New York’s youngest
Healthi Kids joined with New York Healthy Steps to ask lawmakers to support HealthySteps, a proven program that helps babies and their caregivers thrive.
From analysis to action: bringing the Finger Lakes community together for mental health
Common Ground Health joined Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and community partners to turn the findings of its Behavioral Health Needs Assessment into coordinated regional action.
In The Headlines
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Rochester Urban Agriculture Spring Conference teaches community about sustainable options
Rochester FirstMarch 21, 2026 - The conference was curated by the Rochester Urban Agriculture Working Group with the help of Wegmans, the Rochester Food Policy Council (a joint initiative of Common Ground Health, Foodlink, and the City of Rochester), Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Taproot Collective, and the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District.
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BCC webinar to focus on clinical trials
Finger Lakes TimesMarch 21, 2026 - Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager at Common Ground Health will speak on clinical trial equity, participation barriers, and inclusive research.
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Breast Cancer Coalition Announces Webinar on Finding & Accessing Clinical Trials
Greater Rochester ChamberMarch 17, 2026 - "When individuals have health literacy, they can ask informed questions, seek necessary information, and make educated decisions," said Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager at Common Ground Health.
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Meet Corey Nichols-Hadeed, JD
UR Medical CenterFebruary 22, 2026 - Common Ground Health’s Spotlight: The Community Impact of Gun Violence in Rochester, NY frames firearm violence as a public health crisis with long‑term consequences for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.