Local organizations recognized for work addressing health disparities
13 WHAM
May 14, 2024 - Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield recognized Common Ground Health for their work addressing health care disparities.
How nonprofits, individuals are tackling the Rochester healthcare gap
WHEC News 10
May 14, 2024 - "Get it Done", an initiative of Common Ground Health was recognized for bringing health education to Black and Latino barbers and beauticians.
Examining youth mental health in the pandemic era
WXXI News
May 1, 2024 - In “Unseen,” Common Ground Health uses case studies and data to examine youth mental health during the pandemic era.
Senior Resource Fair will take place at Mall at Greece Ridge on Tuesday
WHEC News 10
April 30, 2024 - Common Ground Health participated in the Senior Fair Resource Fair which offered a range of free services to older adults.
Listening to and acting on employee concerns helps bolster job retention
Rochester Business Journal
April 22, 2024 - Krista Berry, human resources manager of Common Ground Health, says “We prioritize the health and the well being of our employees."
2nd Annual Day of Service in honor of Edgar Santa Cruz
Rochester First
April 20, 2024 - ‘The Edgar Santa Cruz Outstanding Coalition Member award‘ was dedicated to recognize a member of Common Ground Health's Latino Health Coalition or African American Health Coalition who honors the coalition mission.
Latino Rotary Club events to get families walking and reading
El Mensajero Católico
April 19, 2024 - Healthi Kids, a Common Ground Health Initiative is a community partner of StoryWalk at El Camino Trail which encourages families to spend time together walking and reading on the trail.
Senator Cooney, Local Partners To Host Senior Resource Fair At Greece Ridge Mall
The New York State Senate
April 16, 2024 - Common Ground Health is partnering with Senator Jeremy Cooney in hosting a Senior Resource Fair to offer a wide range of services to older adults.
Life expectancy has declined over the past decade, according to new report
WXXI News
April 5, 2024 - “The elderly and the very young are the populations that are the least supported in terms of health and wellness,” said Wade Norwood CEO of Common Ground Health.
Steep cost of poverty in the Finger Lakes: A decline of health and life expectancy
Finger Lakes 1
April 2, 2024 - Common Ground Health's recent spotlight report reveals a distressing three-year drop in life expectancy in the Finger Lakes region.
Life expectancy has fallen steeply for people in the Finger Lakes region: Here's why
Democrat & Chronicle
April 1, 2024 - “The color of your skin or amount of resources in your neighborhood should not determine how long you live,” said Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
Dyson Day 2024 - “Promoting Physical Fitness Opportunities for All Children”
URMC Center For Community Health & Prevention
March 25, 2024 - Common Ground Health took part in Dyson Day's discussion around equity and inclusivity in promoting physical fitness opportunities for children.