In the Headlines

May 31, 2015 - A new report notes that Rochester has the fourth-lowest cost of medical care in the country, as measured by claims paid by commercial health insurers. Dr. Thomas Mahoney, chief medical officer of FLHSA, noted that medical costs must be aligned with quality of care.

May 26, 2015 - Tami Best, a registered dietitian and healthy worksites coordinator for FLHSA, wrote about how to use protein-packed tofu in such dishes as smoothies, stir-frys and sandwiches.

May 24, 2015 - FLHSA is hosting the second Renewing of the Mind workshop series, which helps lay leaders and clergy recognize when a parishioner may have a mental health problem.

May 18, 2015 - Elizabeth Murphy, active transportation specialist with FLHSA, explored the concept of functional walkability versus recreational walkability as part of a panel discussion on the Connections radio program.

May 13, 2015 - Dina Faticone, program manager of Healthi Kids, spoke about the agency's participation in a public art project that aimed to revitalize several businesses Jay Street. The agency has been helping transform a corner store at that location into a store that sells fresh produce.

May 12, 2015 - Rhonda O'Connor, director of community development for Visions for Change of Syracuse, said that the recently created anti-poverty task force in Rochester is a step in the right direction but must include participation of people living in or who have experienced poverty.

May 12, 2015 - Rhonda O'Connor, directora de desarrollo de la comunidad para Visions for Change (Visiones para el Cambio), dijo que el recién creado grupo de trabajo contra la pobreza en Rochester es un paso en la dirección correcta pero debe incluir la participación de la gente que vive o ha experimentado la pobreza.

May 12, 2015 - Having a deeper understanding of the connections between poverty and health helps communities work together to help those families.

May 12, 2015 - Tener un entendimiento más profundo de las conexiones entre la pobreza y la salud ayuda a las comunidades para trabajar juntas para ayudar a estas familias

May 7, 2015 - Elizabeth McDade, program manager of the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, also helps coordinate the Walk with a Doc program at the Westside Farmer's Market. The market will opens at 4 p.m. June 9.

May 4, 2015 - On International Walk to School Day, Dina Faticone, program manager for Healthi Kids, said high-visibility crosswalks piloted in other communities have been shown to get drivers to slow down.

April 30, 2015 - Amina Alio was among those honored with a Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Award at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Alio is assistant professor of public health sciences at the university, and she is a member of FLHSA's African American Health Coalition.