In the Headlines

August 1, 2018 - In this multimedia story by the Catholic Courier, numbers from cited from the Common Ground Health opiod issue brief and that Common Ground Health, a Rochester

July 31, 2018 -  In this week's Healthy Places by Design blog, Phil Bors reached out to Wade Norwood, who recently became Common Ground Health’s new CEO, to talk about what makes a leader a facilitative leader. Wade shared great pieces of wisdom and a touching story about his son. 

July 24, 2018 - July 24, 2018 - The third annual PlayROCs Your Neighborhood event was held over the weekend, which helps prioritize activity and playing at sites across the city in spaces that might not be thought of as traditional play areas. Jenn Beideman is the Advocacy Manager for Healthi Kids Coalition at Common Ground Health, and said there were a number of activities to choose from. Beideman says the initiative is all about reclaiming play areas in urban spaces.

July 21, 2018 -  Kids were out and about at one of 32 “PlayROCs Your Neighborhood" safe spaces spread through the city of Rochester, which was organized by Common Ground Health and Healthi Kids Coalition. The goal of the program is to ensure a safe space for children to play, eat some healthy snacks and get fit. The tradition began 3 years ago and organizers say it will continue to grow every year.

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July 20, 2018 -  In this Urban Phoenix Podcast, Guest Jenn Beideman, from Common Ground Health & HealthiKids discusses health planning in the Monroe County / Finger Lakes Region of WNY.

July 17, 2018 -  Causewave Community Partners and Common Ground Health are getting ready to launch an awareness campaign to educate drivers about the rules of the road when it comes to making way for pedestrians and bicyclists. A group of people dressed in unusual props got the attention of drivers as they walked through the intersection of Main and State Streets. Some communities that have promoted driver

July 16, 2018 -  Ontario County Public Health, in collaboration with Common Ground Health and the Ontario County Health Collaborative, will conduct a health survey. The confidential health survey will help guide programming to improve the health of the community. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and will be available until July 31. To take the survey, visit www.myhealthstory2018.com or write to Ontario County Public Health, 3019 County Complex Drive, Canandaigua, 14424.

July 13, 2018 -  This essay features Jesse Knoth, executive director of the South East Area Coalition (SEAC). The coalition is one of many groups partnering with the Healthi Kids Coalition of Common Ground Health to collectively advocate for safer streets. In data collected by Healthi Kids, speeding cars was one of the top concern that discouraged walking, biking and playing in our neighborhoods. Healthi Kids has collected over 1100 letters from parents, community groups and residents urging the City to pursue lowering the speed limit.

July 12, 2018 - Candice Lucas, chair of the African

July 11, 2018 - St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center has announced the appointment of Candice Lucas Ed. D., as the organization’s new executive director. Lucas also chairs the African

July 9, 2018 -  Bicycling has many well