In the Headlines

October 19, 2023 - “The youth of our community are in crisis and they need us as the adults in their lives to stand with them, and to look for solutions to help them to be the best that they can be,” said Melanie Funchess, Common Ground Health director of mental health and wellness.

October 11, 2023 - The Sage II Commission Report, recently released by Common Ground Health, highlights health-related inequities and reduced life expectancies for the area’s fast-growing population of older adults.

October 9, 2023 - Common Ground Health will take part in the Academy of Health Science's, College and Career week in November to guide students in career choices.

October 8, 2023 - Julio Jordan, Vice Chair of Common Ground Health's Latino Health Coalition speaks of the biggest barriers of positive health outcomes in the local Hispanic community.

October 2, 2023 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health said, “As we see a dramatic increase in the number of older adults in our community, we will continue to need forward-thinking corporate and entrepreneurial leaders to help think of new ways to ensure that every elder’s needs are met.”

September 27, 2023 - Melanie Funchess, CEO/principal at Ubuntu Village Works, and Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health will be a featured panelist at the book launch of “In This Moment” chapbook series at the Dryden Theatre.

September 26, 2023 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health, said “Our data shows that we are losing our older adults unnecessarily early and we are being robbed of their wisdom and experience. This is simply because of access to resources.”

September 21, 2023 - A new report from Common Ground Health, says the Finger Lakes region isn’t equipped to meet the health needs of seniors.

September 21, 2023 - Common Ground Health's, Sage ll report includes trends and challenges facing our elderly population.

September 20, 2023 - According to a community health assessment compiled by Common Ground Health, suicide rates have been increasing in Livingston County since 2015.

September 16, 2023 - Jackie Dozier, Director of Community Health and Well-being at Common Ground Health said, “So we want to make sure that we are all taking care of ourselves and trying to strive to be as healthy as we can be because when our women are healthy, our villages are healthier."

September 15, 2023 - The Common Ground Health event, A Call to Women of Color, focuses on empowering women and girls of color to engage in conversation and promote healthy living among women,