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Racism as a Public Health Crisis 7-14-20
Vimeo
July 14, 2020 - Dr. Linda Clark, Senior Health Advisor at Common Ground Health addresses African American Covid19 disparities rooted in persistent structural inequities.
Foodlink and RTS team up to deliver free meals to kids 'ice cream truck style'
Democrat and Chronicle
July 14, 2020 - Common Ground Health, a partner of the Summer Meals Program has served nearly 250,000 meals to more than 3,920 children.
Why It’s Important to Track COVID-19, ZIP Code by ZIP Code
Minority Reporter
July 13, 2020 - Dr. Linda Clark, Senior Health Advisor at Common Ground Health says "We’re always trying to focus on the people with the least resources and we want those people to be heard so we can target testing and other resources to those areas".
From Medicaid Redesign to COVID-19 Crisis: MCMS and the Physician Community Come Through
MCMS, The Bulletin
July 12, 2020 - "As we navigate through one of the most challenging periods in our lifetimes, we must stick together to get through it" says Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
Overcoming Challenges Resulting From COVID-19: New York State’s Creating Healthy Schools and Communities Initiative
Centers for Disease Control Prevention
July 9, 2020 - Common Ground Health has expanded access to public spaces by advancing Play Walk, Safe Routes to Parks, and 10-Minute Walk to Park initiatives.
Bright Spot: Play time
13 WHAM
July 7, 2020 - Common Ground's Healthi Kids has partnered with the City of Rochester and other organizations to provide sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, Frisbees, and more.
Rochester Region Fights COVID-19
In Good Health
July 2, 2020 - "Our region has launched a new health screening tool," says Wade Norwood CEO of Common Ground Health.
How vulnerable are Rochester’s hospitals?
Rochester Beacon
June 30, 2020 - Common Ground Health 's Chief Medical Officer Thomas Mahoney M.D. facilitated talks among the area’s financially challenged rural health systems to seek solutions to problems highlighted by the Berger Commission.
Summer Meals program to be expanded
Rochester Business Journal
June 25, 2020 - Common Ground Health is part of a collaboration to organize and promote Summer Meals.
Livingston County encourages residents to participate in ROC COVID
Livingston County News
June 20, 2020 - Common Ground Health's analysis of collected data from the health survey will allow for an increased understanding of COVID-19.
RBJ Diversity & Inclusion Summit: Going beyond the basics, establishing sustainable methods of inclusivity
Rochester Business Journal
June 17, 2020 - Candice Lucas, Chair of Common Ground Health's African American Health Coalition adds that diversity has to be part of the culture of an organization, not just a program or something on the side.
COVID-19 cases slow in Monroe County, but minorities continue to die at higher rates
WXXI News
June 15, 2020 - In an effort to catch infections sooner and get people to medical care more quickly, Common Ground Health set up screening sites in neighborhoods with a high proportion of racial and ethnic minorities.