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Building the future oral health workforce in New York: New solutions to close the dental care gap
For too many New Yorkers, getting dental care is harder than it should be.
Actor shares his journey integrating Indigenous cultural practices with western medicine
More than 100 Indigenous community members and allies gathered last week at the Rochester Museum and Science Center to hear Gary Farmer and Gabriele Papa speak about their experiences navigating cancer diagnoses.
Health Care Rodeo coming to Rochester this summer
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.
It’s award season at Common Ground Health
This spring, we are proud to celebrate an extraordinary wave of recognition for Common Ground Health team members and partners. From community-led initiatives to regional honors, these awards reflect the passion, leadership, and unwavering commitment our colleagues bring to improving health and health equity across our region every day.
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.
In The Headlines
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Juneteenth festival honors Rochester leaders and organizations
Rochester Democrat & ChronicleJune 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.
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Health Care Rodeo coming to Rochester this summer
WDKXJune 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.
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Urban Indigenous Community Conversations Aim to Make Treatment More Accessible
University of Rochester Medical CenterMay 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.
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Paint instead of speed bumps: Rochester testing new way to make busy intersection safer
News 10 NBCMay 13, 2026 - Reconnect Rochester in collaboration with Common Ground Health-FLPPS-Rochester RHIO is giving a Rochester intersection a safety makeover this weekend using paint instead of speed bumps.