In the Headlines

May 8, 2021 - "We've had a few individuals that haven't been vaccinated that actually, were on the fence about getting vaccinated, but ended up going over there and getting vaccinated,” said Jackie Dozier. Community Health & Well-Being Program Manager of Common Ground Health.

May 7, 2021 - "Those seven ambassadors have personally signed up over 1,000 people to get their vaccines," said Dina Faticone, Chief Program Officer with Common Ground Health.

May 6, 2021 - A COVID-19 vaccine tent to provide Veterans, their spouses and caregivers an opportunity to get vaccinated is co-sponsored by Common Ground Health.

May 6, 2021 - CEO of Common Ground Health and co-leader of the Finger Lakes Vaccination Task Force, Wade Norwood joined Monroe County Executive Adam Bello in announcing a vaccine clinic at the Lilac Festival.

May 6, 2021 - Common Ground CEO Wade Norwood announced that the organization has hired seven ambassadors to help with vaccine outreach efforts.

May 5, 2021 - Common Ground Health's, Healthi Kids Coalition was joined by teens and community members to unveil the newest addition to the city's Play Walk sidewalk trail.

May 5, 2021 - "The Ripple" is an interactive attraction that is part of the downtown play walk made possible by Common Ground's Healthi Kids initiative.

May 5, 2021 - Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health worked to create a new Play Walk trail in Rochester.

May 5, 2021 - Common Ground Health and partners are collaborating to ensure that through the end of the school year, all children have access to nutritious food in and out of the school setting.

May 3, 2021 - Phyllis Jackson, Community Wellness Project Manager of Common Ground Health says, "We need to teach people to be managers of their own health."

April 26, 2021 - “Our job is to make sure that we continue to do the hard work of reaching our neighbors, finding out what our their concerns, fears, what are their information needs, and then making sure we respond,” Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health said.

April 26, 2021 - Monroe County has enlisted Common Ground Health to create a long-term care task force to examine major issues that facilities are facing, including recruitment, training and staff diversity.