September 2024 Newsletter

Changes needed to allow region’s residents to age in place

Finger Lakes residents intend to age in place by remaining in their homes as long as possible, but housing pressures influence whether they will be able to do so, according to a new Common Ground Health data spotlight.

“Aging in Place - Re-imagining Housing for Older Adults” examines the supports needed to help residents age in place. The spotlight also urges communities to continue their efforts to coordinate services that are provided for older adults in their homes. Read more.

Albert Blankley to be honored with Forty Under 40 award

Please join us in congratulating Common Ground Health's Chief Operating Officer Albert Blankley on being honored with the Rochester Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 award.

Albert, who is also a Monroe County Legislator, is being recognized for his professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change. He will receive the award on Nov. 12 at a celebration at The Strong Museum of Play.

See more.

Hair and Health Symposium, Oct. 13

The 2024 Hair and Health Symposium will take place Sunday, Oct. 13 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Stardust Ballroom at the Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus Street. Sponsored by UR Medicine's Wilmot Cancer Institute Community Outreach and Engagement Department, this year’s theme is "It's All About You!"

Hair, skin, and health professionals including Dr. Kerry Graff, Diamond Guy, Dr. Janice Cheong, Rayna Brooks and Linda Davis will be featured presenters. This free, annual event is presented by Common Ground Health and the Get It Done initiative. Register here.

Indigenous People’s Day, Oct. 14

Indigenous people and cultures will be honored, celebrated during Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, Oct. 14. Celebrations include:

Sunrise Ceremony 7:00 (7:17) a.m. at White Pine Tree of Peace - Northeast side of Cobbs Hill Reservoir near The Grove
Main Celebration Event 11 a.m. Genesee Valley Park, Roundhouse Shelter, 1000 E. River Rd, Rochester, N.Y. 14623
Sunset Ceremony 6:15 (6:38) p.m., Genesee Valley Park – Riverbend/canal side

RSVP here.

Infant & Toddler Play Day, Oct. 19

The event’s goal is to support caregivers in building relationships with infants and toddlers through play. Locations include: at the Sully Branch Library and Phillis Wheatley Branch Library from 10:00 a.m. to noon, and at the Maplewood YMCA from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sign up here.

We are hiring!

Director of Analytics - responsible for the management of analytics projects, delivering on the data-related agency work plan initiatives, and coordination of analytic-related activities. The director also oversees the development and maintenance of community health datasets with information from a wide range of sources.

Food Policy Coordinator – This position focuses on three key areas: 1) coordinating the Rochester Food Policy Council as an Administrative Member, 2) working with community sites to support the implementation of food service guidelines, behavioral design, and values-based procurement, and 3) providing support to the Summer Meals Partnership of Rochester.

To apply for either of these positions, please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@commongroundhealth.org.

Common Ground staff pause to create, collaborate

Common Ground celebrated its first-ever Creative Collaboration Week, a week of activities designed to spark creativity and foster cross-departmental collaboration. The week was planned by its Organizational Development Workgroup.

Events during the week included a cross-departmental meetings, a collaborative session on data visualizations, visits to the Strasenburgh Planetarium, Memorial Art Gallery, and Healthi Kids' playful work in the Beechwood neighborhood of Rochester, a crafting drop-in session, a demonstration of Feldenkrais Awareness movement, a discussion of creativity and a smoothie-making contest.