In the Headlines

September 24, 2019 -  Common Ground; local government; and area lawyers, scientists and educators are called to action as part of the Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning. 

September 24, 2019 - Common Ground's Food and Health Connection report explores the food and health landscape of the Finger Lakes Region to better understand the barriers to eating healthier.

September 17, 2019 - City Council is considering legislation that would make it illegal to park in a bike lane

September 12, 2019 -  Mike Bulger, healthy communities project coordinator of Common Ground says “Speeding cars have prevented families from walking, biking and playing in neighborhoods across the city,”

September 5, 2019 -  Common Ground, a Rochester Whole Child Health Initiative partner will work with partner agencies to close service gaps to make comprehensive preventative care for children and the community.

August 21, 2019 - Common Ground CEO, Wade Norwood applaudes the leadership and commitment taken to make the Genesee Valley Greenway possible.

August 21, 2019 -  Common Ground's CEO Wade Norwood said, "With these critical new upgrades, folks of all abilities will be able to access the Greenway for walking, biking and other activities proven to reduce chronic illness and improve mental health. "

August 21, 2019 -  “As the health impact assessment of the Greenway documented, this gorgeous trail is already a shot in the arm for community wellness", says Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground.

August 21, 2019 -  Common Ground's CEO Wade Norwood said, "We applaud the leadership and commitment of Governor Cuomo, the Wilson Foundation, the Genesee Transportation Council, Monroe County, State Parks and Friends of the Genesee Valley Greenway for making these enhancements possible.”

August 20, 2019 - Play is critical to whole child health and development says Jenn Beideman of Common Ground's Healthi Kids

August 15, 2019 -  A colorful, bright new play area adorns the street and sidewalk outside the Thomas Ryan R

August 14, 2019 - Jenn Beideman, Advocacy Manager of Common Ground's Healthi Kids inititative, says The Play Walk project creates a unique and interactive place to support the health of our communities.