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Speak Life! 2026: Stronger Together—a day of culture, courage, and community-building
Born out of the faith community's efforts to address HIV/AIDS, Speak Life! has grown to become a highly anticipated professional and educational event organized by Common Ground Health and the members of its Health Coalitions.
Second regional convening brings Finger Lakes 1115 Medicaid Waiver partners together to strengthen the path from screening to lifesaving support
Housing, nutrition, transportation, and other health-related social needs are the focus of New York State’s 1115 Medicaid Waiver.
Growing a shared future at the Urban Ag Conference
The 2026 Rochester Urban Agriculture Conference was a full day of learning, connection, and hands-on skills-building to advance a more just, resilient local food system.
Annual Speak Life! Health Equity Conference returns April 16 with timely keynote by RIT’s Dr. Anthony M. Jimenez
The Speak Life! health equity conference convenes community members, clinicians, advocates, and public health leaders to advance healing, equity, and culturally grounded solutions across the Finger Lakes region.
Where community grows: Wheatland’s age friendly future
Recognizing the needs of its aging residents, the Town of Wheatland voted unanimously to adopt age‑friendly, livable‑community priorities within its comprehensive strategic plan.
National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS: Honoring lives, restoring hope and finding joy
During the first week of March, a community‑led campaign will bring together local faith partners to lift up prayer, share education, and break down stigma to advance healing and hope around HIV/AIDS.
In The Headlines
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RCSD's proposed cuts to student support services met with outrage
NewsbreakApril 16, 2026 - Melanie Funchess, director of mental health and wellness at Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO said the consequences of removing social-emotional supports for students who are experiencing significant challenges to their mental health would be devastating.
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Trillium Health partners with a dozen local organizations to put on Thriving Communities Fair
Trillium HealthApril 17, 2026 - Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO has joined Trillium Health to offer a “Thriving Communities Fair." The family-friendly event is free and will connect community members to a variety of local health and supportive service organizations.
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Neighbors invited to reimagine safe traffic at Rochester intersection
Democrat & ChronicleMarch 3, 2026 - The Healthi Kids Coalition contribute to the Complete Streets Makeover project, which uses temporary design changes to help reimagine the space and slow traffic.
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Neighbors invited to reimagine safe traffic at Rochester intersection
Times HeraldMarch 3, 2026 - In its sixth year, the Complete Streets Makeover project with help from Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO will take place in the 19th Ward at Genesee Park Boulevard and Pioneer Street.