Local health officials and advocates weigh in on possible menthol ban
News 10
April 28, 2022 - Dr. Linda Clark, CMO at Common Ground Health prefers to see cigarettes banned altogether but this a start, especially for vulnerable communities.
Residents 50 and older encouraged to get second COVID-19 booster shot
The Chronicle Express
April 26, 2022 - Information about the COVID-19 vaccines is available at www.GetYourAnswers.org, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
Organizers will address racial inequities in health care at a virtual conference this weekend
WXXI News
April 21, 2022 - “We want to not only survive, but thrive,” said Dr. Linda Clark, CMO at Common Ground Health. “Our 'Revive’ theme really brings that together, along with a spiritual component.”
Common Ground Health to host annual Health Equity Conference
Westside News & Greece News
April 16, 2022 - “Revive is a powerful theme that places emphasis on the need to ignite, unite, uplift, and motivate our community as we work to solve and tackle issues of racism, discrimination, mental health, and inequities in our healthcare system,” said Dr. Linda Clark, Chief Medical Officer for Common Ground Health.
Common Ground Health to host annual health equity conference
Rochester Business Journal
April 14, 2022 - The Speak Life! Health Equity Conference will tackle some of the most challenging issues related to widespread inequities that impact the healthcare system.
New findings on opioid risk among Hispanics
Rochester First.com
April 11, 2022 - Common Ground Health and partners gathered to discuss their research surrounding opioid recovery for Hispanics.
More children need to get vaccinated against COVID-19
The Chronicle Express
April 10, 2022 - With COVID-19 vaccine rates among children remaining extremely low in the Finger Lakes region, county public health directors are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. Common Ground Health is a partner of www.GetYourAnswers.org.
Common Ground Health to host annual health equity conference
Finger Lakes 1
April 8, 2022 - “Revive is a powerful theme that places emphasis on the need to ignite, unite, uplift, and motivate our community as we work to solve and tackle issues of racism, discrimination, mental health, and inequities in our healthcare system,” said Dr. Linda Clark, Chief Medical Officer for Common Ground Health.
CDC: High schoolers faced mental health threats in 2021
Rochester First.com
April 6, 2022 - Phyllis Jackson, Community Wellness Project Manager with Common Ground Health says, "It’s no secret many are struggling in these times; isolation, missing out on activity, and trauma from the coronavirus itself."
Eva K. Pressman, M.D., answers common questions about COVID-19 vaccines for expectant mothers.
Finger Lakes Times
March 26, 2022 - Common Ground Health is a partner in Get Your Answers.org.
Health chiefs: Vaccines are still important
The Odessa File
March 24, 2022 - Public Health directors from around the region, have urged in a joint statement that the public not ignore the continuing availability of COVID-19 vaccines. www.GetYourAnswers.org, a Common Ground Health partnership.
Public health directors say more Covid vaccinations needed to end pandemic
Orleans Hub
March 22, 2022 - Area Public Health Directors as well as Common Ground Health partner in www.GetYour Answers.org.