Health leaders focused on raising vaccine rates in two Rochester zip codes
13 WHAM
March 9, 2026 - Albert Blankley, CCO of Common Ground Health says having accurate vaccine data is crucial to focusing outreach.
Chronic conditions top health concerns in the Finger Lakes
Finger Lakes 1
March 9, 2026 - Chronic health conditions are the biggest concern for 36 percent of residents in the Rochester region, according to a new data Spotlight released by Common Ground Health.
How to best support students' mental and emotional health as the school year begins
WXXI News
March 9, 2026 - Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health says, as adults, we must "be mindful, be observant, and be curious with young people".
Interviews aim to find root causes locally for vaccine hesitancy
13 WHAM
March 9, 2026 - "People are losing sleep over the decision of whether to be vaccinated or not," said Holly Sienkiewicz, Director of Research at Common Ground Health.
Monroe County launches COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force
City News
March 9, 2026 - Wade Norwood, CEO of Common Ground Health, has been tapped to lead the community engagement and public education campaign for the newly formed COVID-19 Vaccination Task Force.
75th Recreation Conference marks diamond jubilee
SUNY Cortland
March 9, 2026 - Wade Norwood, the co-CEO of Common Ground Health/Rochester RHIO, will deliver the conference Keynote Address discussing the important role recreation and tourism play in health inequity and improving quality of life.