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.
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.
From analysis to action: bringing the Finger Lakes community together for mental health
Common Ground Health joined Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and community partners to turn the findings of its Behavioral Health Needs Assessment into coordinated regional action.