In the Headlines

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 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 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.

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.

September 19, 2025 - A 2023 report from Common Ground Health found Latinos in the Finger Lakes region face worse health outcomes partially because of a lack of bilingual health care workers and culturally responsive health care.

September 18, 2025 - Wade Norwood, Co-CEO of Common Ground Health/RHIO, was on hand to facilitate conversation on the struggle and progress of workers’ rights.

September 15, 2025 - Organizations such as Common Ground Health, in collaboration with the Monroe County Aging Alliance, are working to foster environments where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can flourish and enjoy equitable access to local resources and services.

August 30, 2025 - Common Ground Health partnered with community organizations to support families and students for a back-to-school giveaway.

August 22, 2025 - Wade Norwood, Co-CEO of Common Ground Health/Rochester RHIO named to RBJ's 2025 Power List for Health Care.

August 22, 2025 - Marlene Bessette, Co-CEO of Rochester RHIO/Common Ground Health named to RBJ's 2025 Power List for Health Care.

August 21, 2025 - Devin Anglin founder of Sankofa Leadership Associates presented at the 2025 Playful Learning Summit, an event from Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.