In the Headlines

June 2, 2025 - Common Ground Health's, Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness speaks about Emotional Emancipation Circles self-help support groups.

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.

May 7, 2025 - Erick Stephens, Parent Engagement Specialist at Common Ground Health explains the importance of adults providing a nurturing, safe, supportive environment that will give children the healthiest start in life.

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 17, 2025 - Wade Norwood, CEO & Erick Stephens, Healthi Kids Parent Engagement Specialist of Common Ground Health talk about the Love from the Start campaign to increase public awareness about infant and early childhood mental 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 - 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.