Regional COVID-19 vaccine task force gets started for Finger Lakes
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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.
ABC Conference issues call to action on racism as a public health issue
Minority Reporter
January 6, 2021 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health will be a keynote speaker at the Racism is a Public Health Crisis Conference.
Local leaders outline next phases of vaccine distribution in Finger Lakes Region
Spectrum News
January 5, 2021 - Local leaders including Common Ground Health talk about the evolving rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Outreach efforts continue to alleviate skepticism of COVID-19 vaccine
WXXI News
December 29, 2020 - Common Ground Health CEO Wade Norwood, leads the Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination task force outreach efforts to alleviate public skepticism.
Group wants more walkable neighborhoods in Rochester
In Good Health
December 28, 2020 - "We’ve heard for years that unsafe and unwalkable streets are barriers to walking to school, a playground or other place to play," says Mike Bulger, Healthy Communities Coordinator of Common Ground Health.
38,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in New York State
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December 21, 2020 - The State has announced a new Vaccine Equity Task Force that will include Phyllis Jackson, Community Wellness Project Manager of Common Ground Health.
Vaccine skepticism in communities of color
Insights
December 21, 2020 - "I think that having somebody that looks like you is important when receiving information", says Dr. Linda Clark, Sr Health Advisor of Common Ground Health.
COVID-19 Vaccines on the Horizon
WXXI News
December 18, 2020 - The way to build trust is through information and relationships says, Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
Connections: Addressing vaccine mistrust
WXXI News
December 16, 2020 - Jackie Dozier, Community Health & Well-Being Program Manager of Common Ground Health volunteered to be a vaccine trial participant.
Norwood Joins Monroe County Effort to Spread Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
Minority Reporter
December 16, 2020 - As part of the COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force, Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health will help Monroe County answer residents’ questions about the vaccine.
Monroe County Forms COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
Spectrum News
December 16, 2020 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health, will lead a public education campaign to promote the vaccine.
Task force in Monroe County working to educate public about COVID vaccine plan
13 WHAM
December 16, 2020 - Working with the Monroe County Department of Public Health, Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health is being asked to lead a public education campaign.