In the Headlines

February 1, 2021 - Community-based health systems operating in under-served areas are essential in the vaccination equity effort, said CEO Wade Norwood of Common Ground Health.

January 30, 2021 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health responds to an email mistakenly indicating that major donors to the hospital system would be given special access to the COVID-19 vaccine.

January 30, 2021 - Senior residents of Seneca Towers received the COVID-19 vaccine due to the collaborative efforts of Common Ground Health and others.

January 29, 2021 - Dr. Thomas Mahoney, CMO of Common Ground Health is overseeing a task force focusing on COVID-19 and area nursing homes.

January 25, 2021 - "The most urgent need is a stable, predictable vaccine supply," says Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.

January 15, 2021 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health said he will take the vaccine to protect himself from the known short-term risks and the potential long-term ramifications of COVID-19.

January 14, 2021 - The Finger Lakes COVID-19 Task Force, which includes Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health is working to ensure people are ready to receive the shot when more vaccine doses arrive.

January 13, 2021 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health wants everyone to have the same access to information regarding the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

January 11, 2021 - “We have learned that if we don’t want to leave any populations behind, we have to make sure that historically marginalized groups have a seat at the table where decisions are made,” says, Wade Norwood CEO of Common Ground Health.

January 7, 2021 - Common Ground Health the Finger Lakes COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is focusing on ensuring transparency and equitable distribution of the vaccine in our area.

January 7, 2021 - “By representing the true diversity of our region, the task force will help us build a foundation of trust and transparency among communities and organizations," says Common Ground Health CEO, Wade Norwood.

January 7, 2021 - Common Ground Health and almost 60 leaders will gather to plan how to go about getting at least 70% of the adult population in the Finger Lakes vaccinated.