In the Headlines

October 20, 2025 - Wade Norwood and Marlene Bessette, co-CEOs of Common Ground Health and the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization, have announced their plans to step down as they transition toward retirement.

October 15, 2025 - As Keynote, Wade Norwood, co-CEO of Common Ground Health/Rochester RHIO will discuss the important role recreation and tourism can play in addressing health inequity and improving quality of life.

October 13, 2025 - The free Hair & Health Symposium event was presented by Common Ground Health's Get it Done initiative, which trains barbers and stylists as Community Health Educators.

October 12, 2025 - Common Ground Health, in partnership with the Get it Done initiative, educated the community on staying healthy from head to toe.

October 12, 2025 - Melissa Wendland, Director of Strategic Initiatives at Common Ground Health speaks about age friendly, livable communities. (start listening at 27.40 to hear Melissa's segment)

October 12, 2025 - The Common Ground Health, Get it Done initiative's free symposium, highlighted a connection of how health can be impacted by the condition of their hair, scalp, and skin.

October 6, 2025 - "Ultimately, every kid deserves an outstanding place to play," said Jesse Knoth, PLAY ROCs coordinator for Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.

October 4, 2025 - The playground marks the start of a new partnership with Common Ground Health's, Healthi Kids Initiative, Sierra retail stores, and KABOOM!, all committed to ending play space inequity.

October 4, 2025 - The Healthi Kids Coalition, a Common Ground Health initiative teamed up with the City of Rochester, local volunteers and KABOOM! to create a new play space.

October 3, 2025 - Common Ground Health's Healthi Kids Coalition and the City of Rochester are partnering with local volunteers; KABOOM!, a national non-profit organization committed to ending play space inequity.

September 30, 2025 - Common Ground Health will take part in the Health and Wellness Fair at The Center at Greece Town Hall offering free health information and services.

September 26, 2025 - In a report by Common Ground Health, the rate of severe maternal morbidity for mothers who are Black, non-Latina in Monroe County increased over 50 percent in the last decade.