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March 21, 2026 - The conference was curated by the Rochester Urban Agriculture Working Group with the help of Wegmans, the Rochester Food Policy Council (a joint initiative of Common Ground Health, Foodlink, and the City of Rochester), Cornell Cooperative Extension, the Taproot Collective, and the Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District.

March 21, 2026 - Phyllis Jackson, community wellness project manager of Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO will discuss barriers that may prevent people from participating in clinical trials and efforts to ensure research reflects and serves all communities.

March 17, 2026 - "When individuals have health literacy, they can ask informed questions, seek necessary information, and make educated decisions," said Phyllis Jackson, RN, community wellness project manager at Common Ground Health.

March 10, 2026 - Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO played a central role in facilitating access to COVID-19 resources by bridging communication gaps and ensuring equitable access to information regarding testing, safety protocols, and available support services.

March 7, 2026 - The event was organized in collaboration with Common Ground Health|FLPPS|Rochester RHIO, Rochester Mayor Malik D. Evans, Lifespan, and the Monroe County Family Coalition.

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.