Infographic: barbershops and salons help improve blood pressure
Given as a thank you to the 25 shops in our high blood pressure initiative, this infographic highlights the progress we are making managing this chronic illness.
Wash, rinse, cut . . . and blood pressure check
An experience in Debbie Wise's salon motivated her to learn how to monitor blood pressure. She is one of nine salon and barber shop owners who are community health educators in Rochester.
Share your thoughts on state's prevention agenda
Learn more about New York's Prevention Agenda and share your feedback as the state sets new priorities for health improvement.
Leading with conscience for four decades
Current and former colleagues celebrate the legacy of Lynn Varricchio, Common Ground Health's longest-serving employee who retires at the end of March.
Wade Norwood to succeed Trilby de Jung as CEO of Common Ground Health
Community leader and New York State Regent Wade Norwood will succeed Trilby de Jung as CEO of Common Ground Health, the region’s health planning organization.
Healthi Kids expands focus to the whole child
Healthi Kids Coalition’s focus on children’s health continues to expand, thanks to its partnership with the Greater Rochester Health Foundation.
Half of opioid overdoses in the Finger Lakes associated with a pain prescription
For years, patients struggling with opioid abuse have reported that their dependence on the powerful painkillers began with a prescription from their doctor. Now a new study shows just how pervasive this pathway to addiction is in the Finger Lakes region.
Research says black and Latino kids need asthma help
Black and Latino children with asthma in the Finger Lakes Region are four times more likely than their white peers to wind up in pediatric emergency rooms, according to a new issue brief on pediatric asthma from Common Ground Health.
Region’s voice heard on health care regulations
When New York state launched its Regulatory Modernization Initiative for health care this fall, Common Ground Health made sure that our region was part of the change conversation.
Online resource helps providers address staffing needs
An online library of workforce resources for local health care providers launched this month on our website. The library shares information on training, recruiting and retaining workers in the nine-county Finger Lakes region.
Common Ground Health certified as a great workplace
An anonymous survey of employees showed that 99 percent feel a sense of pride when reviewing their accomplishments.
Locals with improved high blood pressure would fill a stadium
Over the past five years, the percentage of adults in the Finger Lakes region who have their high blood pressure under control has increased 4.5 percent.