Democrat and Chronicle
August 28, 2023 - "Kids learn better, develop better and grow better socially, emotionally, intellectually, academically and physically when they’re well fed," said Mike Bulger, healthy communities coordinator with Healthi Kids, an initiative of Common Ground Health.
Rochester Business Journal
August 25, 2023 - "The biggest health care need is to eliminate racial and socioeconomic disparities", says Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
WHAM
August 21, 2023 - "Throughout [the COVID pandemic], we had a number of parent leaders in our coalition saying, 'It's really important to bring back play into our kids lives,'" explained Jenn Beideman, director of whole child health advocacy for Common Ground Health.
Rochester Business Journal
July 28, 2023 - “Our data shows that Latinos are three times more likely to live in poverty," said Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health.
WXXI
July 26, 2023 - Wade Norwood, CEO at Common Ground Health said "poverty and lack of insurance can lead to health inequities and a lack of access to health care."
Rochester First
July 26, 2023 - Common Ground Health released a new report detailing the health inequities that exist when Latino voices go unheard.
News 10 NBC
July 26, 2023 - “This report and the data in this report is my lived experience," said Julio Jordan, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Ibero American Action League and Co-Chair of Common Ground Health's Latino Coalition.
New York State Press Release
June 16, 2023 - New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald met with Common Ground Health leaders to discuss regional health challenges.
News 10 NBC
June 10, 2023 - “This is very important because we need to continue to spread the word about the work," said Patricia Cathey, Community Wellness Project Coordinator at Common Ground Health.
Minority Reporter
June 7, 2023 - “During this symposium, attendees will learn how health affects their hair and hear from barbers and stylists about how they promote health," said Jackie Dozier, Director of Community Health and Well-Being at Common Ground Health.
Rochester First
June 4, 2023 - Jenn Beideman, Common Ground Health Director of Whole Child Health Advocacy, says “In order to learn, to grow, to thrive a child needs their basic needs and food is one of them.
Westside News
May 7, 2023 - Common Ground Health's African American and Latino Health Coalitions presented Community Equity Champion awards at the annual Speak Life! 2023 Health Equity Conference.