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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.
From Rochester to Albany: Advocating for New York’s youngest
Healthi Kids joined with New York Healthy Steps to ask lawmakers to support HealthySteps, a proven program that helps babies and their caregivers thrive.
In The Headlines
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Worried by speeding cars in Rochester? Weigh in on Roc Vision Zero
Democrat & ChronicleApril 21, 2026 - “We want kids to feel like they can bike to school or walk to the playground, and we want parents to feel safe," said Mike Bulger, director of whole child health advocacy for Common Ground Health/FLPPS/Rochester RHIO as he addressed parents’ unease about letting their children walk or bike in their neighborhoods.
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‘Connections on the Road:’ Why so many Black mothers aren’t getting the care they need
WXXI ConnectionsApril 21, 2026 - Candice Williams, a mother of three and the Food Policy Coordinator for Common Ground Health/FLPPS/Rochester RHIO — shares a story that illustrates how racial disparities in maternal care affect real families and how many Black mothers continue to face barriers to the care they need.
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‘Connections on the Road:’ The cost of diabetes on communities of color
WXXI ConnectionsApril 21, 2026 - Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager for Common Ground Health/FLPPS/Rochester RHIO emphasized that people in underserved neighborhoods aren’t neglecting their health needs — the real issue is that the healthcare system often isn’t structured around the realities of their daily lives.
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Uniting to Improve Maternal Health Outcomes and Take Action in the Region
University of Rochester Medical CenterApril 17, 2026 - Dina Faticone, chief program officer at Common Ground Health–FLPPS–Rochester RHIO, collaborates with maternal and child health organizations across the region to identify best practices and develop actionable interventions.