Common Ground Health

11/17/2025

Did you know nearly 8,000 Urban Indigenous people live in Monroe County? Our partner, Native American Community Services, has been serving the Urban Indigenous community in the Buffalo area for 50 years, and is looking to expand their services in the Rochester area. Come out to enjoy a complimentary dinner and hear directly from their CEO, Michael Martin, about their vision for extending the Good Mind Principles and their tradition of caring to more communities across Upstate New York. Click here to register: https://ow.ly/rYZW50Xt2OP

11/12/2025

TOMORROW: Join the Indigenous Health Coalition on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm at Strasenburgh Planetarium for our Honoring Our Stories, Healing Our Future event to celebrate the coalition's 2nd anniversary. Register here: https://ow.ly/XO7w50Xgf0O

11/06/2025

One week away: Join the Indigenous Health Coalition on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm at Strasenburgh Planetarium for our Honoring Our Stories, Healing Our Future event to celebrate the coalition's 2nd anniversary. Register here: https://ow.ly/VEsj50XgeZ0

11/05/2025

Today is . Just about everybody experiences stress at some point in their lives. Many people--adults and kids alike--have chronic stress, which can lead to mental and physical health deficits. But stress can be managed. That's why we encourage you to talk about it with friends, family, and caregivers. Learn more about what you can do to live a more stress free life.
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10/31/2025

When our neighbors don't have food, we want to give them healthy options. The best way to help food pantries is by donating money. Food pantries can buy food in large amounts at lower prices than most people can. They also know exactly what food people need most. If you want to donate food instead of money, please consider the items that food pantries need most. Some of those items include shelf-stable milk, canned proteins (chicken, tuna, etc), tea, coffee. and low- and reduced-sodium canned foods with pull tabs. What they don't want includes highly processed foods, boxed foods requiring additional ingredients, baked goods, or sugar-sweetened beverages. Check out the full list below and visit Foodlink for more information and to donate.

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10/30/2025

We were proud to share information about our Get It Done! initiative last week at in Portland, Oregon, in a session that explored how barbershops and beauty salons can serve as trusted, community-rooted spaces for advancing health and well-being.

In a city where life expectancy for Black residents is 12 years shorter than for their white suburban counterparts, barbers and stylists have stepped up as Community Health Educators (CHEs). Every day, they’re checking blood pressure, distributing Narcan and condoms, sharing health resources, and connecting their clients to care and support.

Devon Reynolds, the owner of Brothers and Sisters Unisex Salon in Rochester, shared experiences about how he's built trust, offered culturally grounded education, and created an environment where meaningful, person-centered connections thrive. He was joined by director of CGH's Community Health and Well-being program, Jackie Dozier. Program manager Hannah Shippee rounded out the team!

Huge thanks to Camden Coalition for your ongoing commitment to this important work. Way to !

10/27/2025

IKYMI: Our Co-CEOs are stepping down. Thanks WXXI News for sharing the news about our .

Wade Norwood and Marlene Bassett started sharing the title when Common Ground Health and Rochester Regional Health Information Organization merged in 2024.

10/23/2025

Join the Indigenous Health Coalition on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 5:40 pm at Strasenburgh Planetarium for our Honoring Our Stories, Healing Our Future event to celebrate the coalition's 2nd anniversary. Register here: https://ow.ly/hgUo50XfLfv

10/22/2025

Common Ground Health/Rochester RHIO is starting a search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

Please see https://commongroundhealth.org/careers for more details and to apply today.

10/22/2025

This Saturday, October 25 from 9-11:30 am join the ROC the Future Alliance Dad's Cafe! Register today at https://ow.ly/orof50Xgeif

10/14/2025

10/09/2025

DON'T FORGET: This year's Hair and Health Symposium is THIS SUNDAY, October 12, from 4-7 pm at the Stardust Ballroom at Edgerton R-Center! Don't miss your chance to hear from Janice Cheong, MD, Wade Norwood, and more: Reserve your FREE ticket today at https://ow.ly/5Jrq50X9gPI