Report details health inequities in Rochester Latino population
Rochester First
July 26, 2023 - Common Ground Health released a new report detailing the health inequities that exist when Latino voices go unheard.
What we can do to help Latinos struggling in the health care system
News 10 NBC
July 26, 2023 - “This report and the data in this report is my lived experience," said Julio Jordan, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ibero American Action League and Co-Chair of Common Ground Health's Latino Coalition.
Latino community faces serious health inequities. A new report offers some solutions
WXXI
July 26, 2023 - Wade Norwood, CEO at Common Ground Health said "poverty and lack of insurance can lead to health inequities and a lack of access to health care."
State Health Commissioner Visited Western New York to Meet with Local Health Care Leaders
New York State Press Release
June 16, 2023 - New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald met with Common Ground Health leaders to discuss regional health challenges.
Free event gives people opportunity to learn about link between hair and health
News 10 NBC
June 10, 2023 - “This is very important because we need to continue to spread the word about the work," said Patricia Cathey, Community Wellness Project Coordinator at Common Ground Health.
Hair & Health Symposium Event will Focus on Link Between Hair and Health
Minority Reporter
June 7, 2023 - “During this symposium, attendees will learn how health affects their hair and hear from barbers and stylists about how they promote health," said Jackie Dozier, Director of Community Health and Well-Being at Common Ground Health.
Free “Summer Meals” program offered for Rochester youth
Rochester First
June 4, 2023 - Jenn Beideman, Common Ground Health Director of Whole Child Health Advocacy, says “In order to learn, to grow, to thrive a child needs their basic needs and food is one of them.
Rochester Community Equity Champions announced
Westside News
May 7, 2023 - Common Ground Health's African American and Latino Health Coalitions presented Community Equity Champion awards at the annual Speak Life! 2023 Health Equity Conference.
David Satcher Returns to Recognize Local Community Health Contributions
University of Rochester Medical Center Newsroom
May 4, 2023 - Common Ground Health community partner, Michael Mendoza, MD received the David Satcher Senior Faculty Award for his contributions advancing community health and health equity.
Rochester Community Equity Champions announced at Health Equity Conference
Rochester Business Journal
April 28, 2023 - The Speak Life! 2023 Health Equity Conference , themed ¡Acción ahora!/Action now! aimed to unite, teach, reach and motivate community members to take action toward healing and moving forward in hope.
Memorial award given in honor of Park Avenue hit-and-run victim
13 WHAM
April 27, 2023 - An inaugural award in honor of Edgar Santa Cruz was given to outstanding Latino Health Coalition member Carlos Santana at the 2023 Speak Life! Health Equity Conference.
Doulas can help people give birth. Advocates want to include them in New York's Medicaid budget
WXXI
April 14, 2023 - According to reports by Common Ground Health, Black women are three times more likely to die during childbirth as white women.