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Statement on Black History Month 2025
At Common Ground Health, we proudly recognize and celebrate February as Black History Month—an important time to honor the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Americans

Healthi Kids launches campaign highlighting early relationships as key to healthy growth and development
The Love from the Start campaign brings awareness to the idea that love and support from even one primary caregiver is a crucial factor in protecting infants and toddlers from trauma.

Indigenous Coalition celebrates first anniversary
Coalition members shared the story of how they formed the coalition in 2023 after two and a half years spent building relationships with Common Ground Health and the Indigenous community.

Common Ground Health and Rochester RHIO to combine
Common Ground Health and the Rochester RHIO today announced plans to combine their organizations.

Donations needed for older adults in nursing homes
To combat social isolation and loneliness among older adults, the SACE Project is helping older adults in nursing homes know that they are not forgotten.

Connection between hair and health highlighted at event
More than 140 people learned about how our hair shows signs of our underlying health.
In The Headlines
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Team tasked with reviewing fatal overdoses in Monroe County
Spectrum News 1January 13, 2025 - At a news conference attended by Common Ground Health's Holly Sienkiewicz, Director of Research, Monroe County announced the formation of the Overdose Fatality Review Initiative.
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Monroe County launches initiative to combat overdose crisis
News 10January 13, 2025 - Holly Sienkiewicz, Director of Research at Common Ground Health was in attendance as County Executive Adam Bello announced the launch of the Overdose Fatality Review initiative.
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Local chapter of Alzheimer's Association offers community forum on disease
13 WHAMFebruary 7, 2025 - The Alzheimer's Association held a community forum at Common Ground Health to showcase programs and services it offers.
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Monroe County is launching an effort to better understand overdose deaths
WXXI NewsJanuary 13, 2025 - "The overdose fatality initiative will advance our understanding of county overdose trends," said Holly Sienkiewicz, Director of Research for Common Ground Health