In the Headlines

March 4, 2026 - Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO are combining entities and will build on the strengths and experience of each entity.

March 3, 2026 - The project by Reconnect Rochester in partnership with Healthi Kids, an Initiative of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO, and local neighbors, aims to transform the intersection to better serve the community.

March 3, 2026 - The Healthi Kids Coalition contribute to the Complete Streets Makeover project, which uses temporary design changes to help reimagine the space and slow traffic.

March 3, 2026 - An initiative of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO, Healthi Kids Coalition and other community partners contribute to the Complete Streets Makeover project, which uses temporary design changes to help reimagine the space and slow traffic.

March 3, 2026 - In its sixth year, the Complete Streets Makeover project with help from Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO will take place in the 19th Ward at Genesee Park Boulevard and Pioneer Street.

February 22, 2026 - Common Ground Health’s Spotlight: The Community Impact of Gun Violence in Rochester, NY frames firearm violence as a public health crisis with long‑term consequences for individuals, families, and neighborhoods.

February 16, 2026 - Two regional health organizations are uniting to strengthen care coordination and improve health outcomes across the Finger Lakes and Greater Rochester region.

February 12, 2026 - Common Ground Health’s 2025 Behavioral Health Needs Assessment provides an in‑depth look at the current state of youth mental health in Monroe County.

February 12, 2026 - Local lawmakers highlighted growing mental health needs in Monroe County during a roundtable discussion held in partnership with Common Ground Health. Conversation centered on challenges identified in Common Ground Health’s Behavioral Health Needs Assessment.

February 11, 2026 - Finger Lakes Performing Provider System and Common Ground Health–Rochester RHIO announced plans to combine operations to form a single nonprofit focused on improving health outcomes across the 13‑county Finger Lakes region and beyond.

February 11, 2026 - The combination unites FLPPS’ strengths in care delivery transformation and regional clinical collaboration with Rochester RHIO’s health information exchange and Common Ground Health’s expertise in data analytics, convening, and community engagement.

February 10, 2026 - “Each of these organizations is integral to improving healthcare across the Finger Lakes region. Together, we will be in an even stronger position to further transform health delivery, said Carol Tegas, CEO at FLPPS.