WXXI News
June 28, 2016 - The Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning released data from Monroe County that shows there was an increase in the number of children with elevated lead levels in their blood last year. At the same time, there were fewer children being screened.
Daily Messenger
June 21, 2016 - Though hospitalizations for opioid
WROC-TV
June 15, 2016 - A study completed by the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency says that the number of heroin overdoses have been increasing over the past decade, while since 2012, overdoses for pain medications have declined. Researchers believe there could be a correlation between the decreased supply of prescription opioids and an increase of heroin use.
El Mensajero Católico
June 14, 2016 - Organizers of the Summer Meals Fest at Frontier Field said they hoped to build awareness about the daily free meals available to kids younger than 18 at several locations around the city this summer. They also gave out samples of healthy food options and helped parents learn about summer recreational and learning programs.
Spectrum News
June 7, 2016 - Time Warner Cable News focused on a priority
Democrat and Chronicle
May 27, 2016 - The upcoming Health is a Spiritual Matter Conference, hosted by the Interdenominational Health Ministry Coalition, will link physical, mental and spiritual health.
WXXI News
May 19, 2016 - Rochester is known for its Museum of Play. Now it's being called a Playful City USA. That designation comes from KABOOM, a non
Spectrum News
May 19, 2016 - Rochester has been honored as a 2016 Playful City USA, and is taking part in the KaBoom challenge, where $1 million in prizes will be awarded for the best design that helps make play easy.
Spectrum News
May 14, 2016 - School is a place where some of Rochester's poorest students are guaranteed at least one square meal for the day. So, how are they going to get a healthy meal when school isn't in session?