Ability to Attract and Retain Staff Threatens the Health Care Delivery System
The single biggest threat to the health care delivery system in New York state is the ability to attract and retain staff.
Back to School Reminder: Parents Urged to Make Sure Children’s Immunizations are Current
As students across the region prepare to return to school in September, parents are encouraged to make sure their children’s immunizations are up to date.
My Health Story 2022 Brings Focus to Health Equity
Residents of 12 counties can participate in survey aimed at improving health and well-being
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.
Common Ground Health to Host Annual Health Equity Conference
Revive will tackle some of the most challenging issues related to widespread inequities that impact our healthcare system. Speakers will offer a sense of renewed hope and energy, and set the stage to create a collective plan of action to eradicate racism and discrimination in the context of physical, mental and emotional health.
More Children Need to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Public health directors stress the importance of vaccinating kids ages 5 to 11
Common Ground Health leads efforts to understand race-based medical testing
Awareness campaign exposes and expunges a harmful decades-long practice