In the Headlines

March 21, 2026 - The conference was curated by the Rochester Urban Agriculture Working Group with the help of Wegmans, the Rochester Food Policy Council (a joint initiative of Common Ground Health, Foodlink, and the City of Rochester), Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Taproot Collective, and the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District.

March 21, 2026 - Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager at Common Ground Health will speak on clinical trial equity, participation barriers, and inclusive research.

March 17, 2026 - "When individuals have health literacy, they can ask informed questions, seek necessary information, and make educated decisions," said Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager at Common Ground Health.

February 22, 2026 - Common Ground Health’s Spotlight: The Community Impact of Gun Violence in Rochester, NY frames firearm violence as a public health crisis with long‑term consequences for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.

February 16, 2026 - Two regional health organizations are uniting to strengthen care coordination and improve health outcomes across the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester region.

February 12, 2026 - Local lawmakers highlighted growing mental health needs in Monroe County during a roundtable discussion held in partnership with Common Ground Health. Conversation centered on challenges identified in Common Ground Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessment.

February 12, 2026 - Common Ground Health’s 2025 Behavioral Health Needs Assessment provides an in‑depth look at the current state of youth mental health in Monroe County.

February 11, 2026 - Finger Lakes Performing Provider System and Common Ground Health–Rochester RHIO announced plans to combine operations to form a single nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes across the 13‑county Finger Lakes region and beyond.

February 11, 2026 - The combination unites FLPPS’ strengths in care delivery transformation and regional clinical collaboration with Rochester RHIO’s health information exchange and Common Ground Health’s expertise in data analytics, convening, and community engagement.

February 10, 2026 - “Each of these organizations is integral to improving healthcare across the Finger Lakes region. Together, we will be in an even stronger position to further transform health delivery, said Carol Tegas, CEO at FLPPS.

February 10, 2026 - “Carol is the right choice to be the CEO of this new combined organization,” said Wade Norwood, chief advancement and government relations officer for Common Ground Health-Rochester RHIO. “

February 10, 2026 - Common Ground Health-Greater Rochester RHIO is merging with FLPPS, and the combined organization will build on the existing strengths of all three partners.