In the Headlines

June 4, 2024 - Common Ground Health to be a presenting partner on Generational Trauma: Inter-generational impacts of structural racism and cumulative trauma.

June 4, 2024 - “If we can double down on protective factors, we can mitigate the trauma and we can mitigate the effects,” said Melanie Funchess, director of mental health and wellness for Common Ground Health.

May 19, 2024 - Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health leads the discussion on the mental health crisis of kids and young people.

May 16, 2024 - The Community Schools steering committee includes Common Ground Health as an organization helping to implement the Community School process.

May 15, 2024 - Common Ground Health has been instrumental in addressing health disparities from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s Health Equity Innovation Award funding.

May 14, 2024 - Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield recognized Common Ground Health for their work addressing health care disparities.

May 14, 2024 - "Get it Done", an initiative of Common Ground Health was recognized for bringing health education to Black and Latino barbers and beauticians.

May 1, 2024 - In “Unseen,” Common Ground Health uses case studies and data to examine youth mental health during the pandemic era.

April 30, 2024 - Common Ground Health participated in the Senior Fair Resource Fair which offered a range of free services to older adults.

April 22, 2024 - Krista Berry, human resources manager of Common Ground Health, says “We prioritize the health and the well being of our employees."

April 20, 2024 - ‘The Edgar Santa Cruz Outstanding Coalition Member award‘ was dedicated to recognize a member of Common Ground Health's Latino Health Coalition or African American Health Coalition who honors the coalition mission.

April 19, 2024 - Healthi Kids, a Common Ground Health Initiative is a community partner of StoryWalk at El Camino Trail which encourages families to spend time together walking and reading on the trail.