Latino Health Coalition to host free Rochester resource event Aug. 21
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August 13, 2026 - The Latino Health Coalition of Common Ground Health–FLPPS–Rochester RHIO will offer free health screenings and key community resources at International Plaza in Rochester.
Jun­eteenth Com­munity, Circle Awards hon­ors local pion­eers
Democrat & Chronicle
August 9, 2026 - Jackie Dozier, director of community health and well-being at Common Ground Health–FLPPS/Rochester RHIO, was honored with this year’s Elder’s Circle Award, recognizing her commitment to Dr. King’s vision of justice, equity, and compassion.
UR Medicine research institute receives $29 million in NIH grants
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July 31, 2026 - URMC plans to strengthen ties with rural communities through direct engagement. It is working with Common Ground Health and the Center for Community Health and Prevention on those activities.
Clinical and Translational Science Institute Celebrates $29 Million Award and 20 Years of Impact
University of Rochester Medical Center
July 29, 2026 - CTSI’s new grant will strengthen URMC’s ties to rural communities through direct engagement, working closely with Common Ground Health and the Center for Community Health and Prevention to support community‑driven activities.
The new grant will strengthen rural outreach, with CTSI working alongside Common Ground Health and the Center for Community Health and Prevention to advance community‑led engagement
Rochester Beacon
July 29, 2026 - A new grant will strengthen rural outreach, with CTSI working alongside Common Ground Health and the Center for Community Health and Prevention to advance community‑led engagement
Latino Health Coalition plans free Rochester wellness event Aug. 21
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July 23, 2026 - The WHEELS event reflects an effort to address health care needs and the social factors that shape health outcomes, said Jeffrey Freeman, health coalitions manager at Common Ground Health, FLPPS, Rochester RHIO.
Latino Health Coalition Hosts "Unidos Por La Salud"
Minority Reporter
July 16, 2026 - "This event brings those resources together in one accessible location for the community," said Julio Jordan, chair of the Latino Health Coalition, an initiative of Common Ground Health-FLPPS-Rochester RHIO.
Juneteenth festival honors Rochester leaders and organizations
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle
June 23, 2026 - Jackie Dozier, director of community health & well-being at Common Ground Health-FLPPS-Rochester RHIO was recognized with this year’s Elder’s Circle Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to social justice and the well being of Black communities across the city.
Kids share ideas for park planned in Rochester’s 19th Ward
Democrat & Chronicle
June 22, 2026 - Jesse Knoth, PlayROCs project coordinator at Common Ground Health–FLPPS–Rochester RHIO, collects design input from neighborhood kids in preparation for the upcoming 19th Ward community playground build.
Health Care Rodeo coming to Rochester this summer
WDKX
June 11, 2026 - Tariq Spence, host of the WDKX morning show, talks with Dr. Mary Bisbee-Burrows, chair of the African American Health Coalition, and Health Coalitions Manager Jeffrey Freeman, about their plans to bring health information and services directly to the people.
Urban Indigenous Community Conversations Aim to Make Treatment More Accessible
University of Rochester Medical Center
May 20, 2026 - Common Ground Health–FLPPS-Rochester RHIO’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee and Indigenous Health Coalition are working to support regional efforts to understand substance‑use disorders in Indigenous communities.
Reconnect Rochester gives 19th Ward intersection ‘Complete Streets Makeover’
Rochester First
May 16, 2026 - Held in collaboration with Common Ground Health-FLPPS-Rochester RHIO, neighbors of all ages were invited to take part in creating a large-scale street mural, transforming the roadway into a shared canvas.