Trillium Health
April 17, 2026 - Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO has joined Trillium Health to offer a “Thriving Communities Fair." The family-friendly event is free and will connect community members to a variety of local health and supportive service organizations.
Democrat & Chronicle
April 17, 2026 - Common Ground Health participated in the Thriving Communities event, a free, family‑friendly gathering that helped residents connect with local resources and receive complimentary grocery gift cards.
News 10
April 17, 2026 - Common Ground Health joined local community organizations for the “Thriving Communities Fair," a free event connecting community members with local health and supportive services.
University of Rochester Medical Center
April 17, 2026 - Dina Faticone, chief program officer at Common Ground Health–FLPPS–Rochester RHIO, collaborates with maternal and child health organizations across the region to identify best practices and develop actionable interventions.
Newsbreak
April 16, 2026 - Melanie Funchess, director of mental health and wellness at Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO said the consequences of removing social-emotional supports for students who are experiencing significant challenges to their mental health would be devastating.
Minority Reporter
March 26, 2026 - The Speak Life! Health Equity conference convenes community members, clinicians, advocates, and public health leaders to advance healing, equity, and culturally grounded solutions across the Finger Lakes region.
La Voz Rochester
March 26, 2026 - “When neighbors, providers, and systems come together to find culturally appropriate solutions, we can create real impact,” said Jeffrey Freeman, health coalitions program manager at Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RGIO
WGTE PBS
March 24, 2026 - "Racial inequity, of all the forms of inequity, when it comes to health, it's the most inhumane," said Wade Norwood, chief advancement and government relations officer at Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO
Finger Lakes Times
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.
Finger Lakes Times
March 21, 2026 - Phyllis Jackson, community wellness project manager of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO will discuss barriers that may prevent people from participating in clinical trials and efforts to ensure research reflects and serves all communities.
Rochester First
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.
Greater Rochester Chamber
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.