In the Headlines

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.

April 2, 2024 - Common Ground Health's recent spotlight report reveals a distressing three-year drop in life expectancy in the Finger Lakes region.

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.

March 25, 2024 - Common Ground Health reports that in the Finger Lakes region, life-threatening delivery complications and serious maternal illnesses are more frequent among Black women compared to White women.

March 25, 2024 - Common Ground Health took part in Dyson Day's discussion around equity and inclusivity in promoting physical fitness opportunities for children.

March 22, 2024 - "Our data shows that 82% of kids don't play in traditional parks and playgrounds," said Jenn Beideman, director of Whole Child Health Advocacy for Common Ground Health.

March 16, 2024 - The 2024 Speak Life! Health Equity Conference is accepting nominations for their health equity awards.

March 9, 2024 - Common Ground Health's CEO Wade Norwood says “Homelessness in our region knows no boundaries – it affects people of every race, gender, age, and ethnicity, both in bustling cities and sleepy rural towns alike.”

March 5, 2024 - Children in Monroe County "need agape love,” says Common Ground Health's Director of Mental Health and Wellness Melanie Funchess.

February 29, 2024 - Unseen: Youth Mental Health and Wellness in the Pandemic Era, a report released by Common Ground Health focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic’s long-lasting effects on Rochester Youth’s mental health.

February 29, 2024 - Common Ground Health's report, 'Unseen: Youth Mental Health and Wellness in the Pandemic Era' marks a critical step towards acknowledging and addressing the deep-seated issues exacerbated by the pandemic.

February 23, 2024 - Common Ground Health's new report, derived from the 2022 “My Health Story” survey across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region, underscores the widespread nature of social isolation affecting individuals across various income levels and educational backgrounds.