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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.

New mural painted outside the Phillis Wheatley Library
Helpers painted a new mural outside the Phillis Wheatley Community Library in Rochester June 21 to replace a faded and chipped mural.

Screening of “Farming While Black” and panel discussion set for July 10 at The Little Theatre
A special screening of a documentary celebrating the Black agricultural movement and food sovereignty will be shown at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Little Theatre.

Food Policy Council releases candidate survey responses
The candidate survey focused on such topics as food access, local agriculture and youth engagement with the food system
In The Headlines
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Local organizations team up for 5th annual PI’s Lounge back-to-school giveaway at Tops Plaza
News 10NBCAugust 30, 2025 - Common Ground Health partnered with community organizations to support families and students for a back-to-school giveaway.
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Parents, specialists call for more playful approaches to discipline and interventions this school year
WXXIAugust 21, 2025 - Devin Anglin founder of Sankofa Leadership Associates presented at the 2025 Playful Learning Summit, an event from Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
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The Power List - RBJ
Rochester Business JournalAugust 22, 2025 - Marlene Bessette, Co-CEO of Rochester RHIO/Common Ground Health named to RBJ's 2025 Power List for Health Care.
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The Power List - RBJ
Rochester Business JournalAugust 22, 2025 - Wade Norwood, Co-CEO of Common Ground Health/Rochester RHIO named to RBJ's 2025 Power List for Health Care.