In the Headlines

July 12, 2024 - Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health speaks about Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

June 20, 2024 - Common Ground Health and Greater Harvest are partnering to connect residents with accessible and affordable services.

June 19, 2024 - “This work is vital to the community," said Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.

June 19, 2024 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health said that, “The regional surveys we’ve done, trust continues to be a very important element in bridging the gap between community and care, and the clergy remain trusted figures.”

June 18, 2024 - Common Ground Health to lead a discussion at the City’s Thursday Thinkers: Insights into Rochester discussion.

June 6, 2024 - “The groundwork laid with the comprehensive plan will be fundamental in shaping children’s outcomes in Rochester for the next 25 years," said Jenn Beideman, former advocacy manager at Common Ground Health.

June 6, 2024 - Common Ground Health is a partner and supporter of the Walk Audit to assess Calkin's Road safety.

June 4, 2024 - “If we can double down on protective factors, we can mitigate the trauma and we can mitigate the effects,” said Melanie Funchess, director of mental health and wellness for Common Ground Health.

June 4, 2024 - Common Ground Health to be a presenting partner on Generational Trauma: Inter-generational impacts of structural racism and cumulative trauma.

May 19, 2024 - Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health leads the discussion on the mental health crisis of kids and young people.

May 16, 2024 - The Community Schools steering committee includes Common Ground Health as an organization helping to implement the Community School process.

May 15, 2024 - Common Ground Health has been instrumental in addressing health disparities from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Health Equity Innovation Award funding.