In the Headlines

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 19, 2025 - Common Ground Health takes part in the Native Made Market, supporting Indigenous artisans and community wellness.

September 19, 2025 - SACE, an initiative of Common Ground Health recognizes the wisdom, leadership, and contributions of senior adults of color who strengthen and shape our community.

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.

September 7, 2025 - "Racial disparities are real and they have to be confronted", says Wade Norwood, CEO at Common Ground Health.

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.

August 20, 2025 - Sharon Peck, a play advocate with Common Ground Health’s Healthi Kids Coalition said “Kids are more open to learning, more open to struggling with learning and that cognitive dissonance that happens, and more willing to participate and communicate and learn communication through play.”

July 30, 2025 - “I think the biggest challenge is to let parents know that you don't have to be perfect,” said Erick Stephens, engagement specialist for Healthi Kids Coalition at Common Ground Health.