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Symposium to Focus on the Link Between Hair and Health
Residents in Rochester and the Finger Lakes region have an opportunity to learn how their health is affected by their hair, skin and scalp at a free symposium.
Women of color to share, inspire and perform
Hear from inspiring women during A Call to Women of Color, a free event focusing on empowering women and girls of color to engage in conversation and promote healthy living across generations of women and their families.
Celebrate Black and Brown Senior Adult Appreciation Month at Rochester City Hall
The Senior Adult Community Engagement (SACE) group invites the community to join in celebrating Black and Brown Senior Adult Appreciation Month from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Rochester City Hall. This annual event recognizes the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of senior adults of color who strengthen and shape our community.
Playful Learning Summit highlighted how joy drives learning
Summit speakers focused on the power of play and creativity inside and outside the classroom to spur physical activity, social-emotional growth, mental wellness, academic achievement and more.
Irondequoit designated as an Age-Friendly Community
The age-friendly designation reaffirms the town’s commitment to enhancing livability.
Governor Hochul releases first-ever Master Plan on Aging
New York State’s Master Plan for Aging aims to help the growing older adult population to age with dignity, independence and the support they need and deserve to thrive.
In The Headlines
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Health and wellness fair to be held at The Center at Greece Town Hall this weekend
News 10NBCSeptember 30, 2025 - Common Ground Health will take part in the Health and Wellness Fair at The Center at Greece Town Hall offering free health information and services.
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Addressing severe maternal morbidity
WXXISeptember 26, 2025 - In a report by Common Ground Health, the rate of severe maternal morbidity for mothers who are Black, non-Latina in Monroe County increased over 50 percent in the last decade.
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Irondequoit is now designated as an age-friendly community
WXXISeptember 15, 2025 - Organizations such as Common Ground Health, in collaboration with the Monroe County Aging Alliance, are working to foster environments where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can flourish and enjoy equitable access to local resources and services.
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Her dad doesn’t speak English. Without the right care help, she can’t get a break
USA TodaySeptember 19, 2025 - A 2023 report from Common Ground Health found Latinos in the Finger Lakes region face worse health outcomes partially because of a lack of bilingual health care workers and culturally responsive health care.