In the Headlines

May 23, 2025 - Mike Bulger, director of Whole Child Health Advocacy with Common Ground Health supports a state bill that would study and expand access to daily recess.

May 21, 2025 - "We must keep doing the work until we’re told we can’t do it anymore,” said Jackie Dozier, director of community health and well-being for Common Ground Health.

April 2, 2025 - In Common Ground Health's spotlight report, several local peace advocates were interviewed about their work with Rochester’s gun violence victims.

March 20, 2025 - “Trust is an issue in the Hispanic culture when they don't know you well enough,” said Letty Padilla, a Common Ground Health Ambassador.

February 21, 2025 - "The combination of data and community to foster innovation will have the biggest impact on health care," says Wade Norwood, CEO at Common Ground Health.

February 7, 2025 - The Alzheimer's Association held a community forum at Common Ground Health to showcase programs and services it offers.

February 5, 2025 - Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health collaborated with the Rochester City School District to highlight the significance of play and physical activity.

January 20, 2025 - Julio Jordan, Vice-Chair of the Latino Health Coalition, an initiative of Common Ground Health was named to RBJ's Power List for his work addressing environmental health disparities in Latino and under-served communities.

January 13, 2025 - "The overdose fatality initiative will advance our understanding of county overdose trends," said Holly Sienkiewicz, Director of Research for Common Ground Health

January 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.

January 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.

January 3, 2025 - Jerome Underwood, Common Ground Health board member highlighted the Color of Health as he called for the elimination of poverty.