
Region’s residents say chronic conditions are their top health concerns
A new data Spotlight reveals the top health concerns of respondents on the My Health Story 2022 survey.

Award winners have dedicated decades to promoting health equity
Three long-time community activists were honored for their work at the 11th Speak Life! Health Equity Conference.

Speak Life! speakers to focus on the intersections of racism, health and the environment
The conference’s theme is “The Environmental Impact on Health: How Racism and Discrimination Shape Our Region’s Environment to Create Health Inequity.”

Regional life expectancy fell by three years since 2013
Spikes in the number of deaths from drug overdoses, homicide, heart disease and COVID-19 led to a three-year drop in life expectancy in the Finger Lakes region from 2013 to 2021.

Health survey data is available to community
Common Ground Health’s My Health Story 2022 Survey data was designed to be widely shared.

Groundbreaking report exposes COVID-19 pandemic’s long-lasting effects on Rochester youth’s mental health
As society adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic’s “new normal,” a hidden crisis unfolded – the toll on youth mental health.

Adults are struggling with social isolation and loneliness
A new data spotlight recommends intergenerational programs and policies to promote better social connection.

Healthi Kids brings international play event to City of Rochester on February 7
It’s been celebrated in 75 countries. Now the Global School Play Day is coming to nearly 60 sites in the City of Rochester.

Redesigned 1115 Medicaid waiver is approved
Significant funding is coming to New York state to improve health outcomes.

New Indigenous Health Coalition aims to address health inequities
After three years of relationship building with the Native community, an Indigenous Health Coalition launched in November 2023 with the support of Common Ground Health.

Common Ground Health staff take part in national public health conference
Three Common Ground Health employees presented at the American Public Health Association’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo in Atlanta Nov. 12-15.

Innovation in action: Common Ground Health examines My Health Story 2022 Survey responses internally
For the first time, Common Ground Health is analyzing qualitative responses to its public health survey in-house—allowing for a deeper, more precise look at what people described as their biggest health concern over the past 12 months.