Common Ground Health

We are honored and excited to announce that our Community Health Ambassadors were recognized by Rochester Hope at St. Michaels for "outstanding community support for bringing helping hands to our neighbors most in need!" Congratulations to our Ambassadors! Pictured: Ambassadors Letty Padilla and John Rutledge

Angelina Hilton (Sac and Fox Nation of Missouri in Kansas and Nebraska), founder of Native Made, and member of Common Ground Health’s Indigenous Health Coalition, has curated the "On Native Land" exhibit at the Link Gallery in Rochester. An opening reception will be held from 5-7 pm on Monday, November 4, with the exhibit remaining on display through December 13.

Join us Saturday, November 9, from 12-3 pm for an engaging in-person presentation on Alzheimer’s disease, hosted by the Faith and Healthy Lifestyle ministry of Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church. Dr. Anton Porsteinsson, Director of the University of Rochester’s AD-CARE Program, will share insights on the latest research, treatment options, and ways to help prevent the disease. Location: Cancer Support Community at Gilda’s Club, 255 Alexander Street, Rochester, NY Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by calling (585) 354-8704 by November 4, 2024.

Join us for the Indigenous Health Coalition’s 1-Year Anniversary Open House on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, at the RMSC Planetarium (663 East Ave, Rochester, NY). This event is a special opportunity for community members to connect with the Indigenous Health Coalition, reflect on our first-year milestones, and explore ways to work together toward advancing Indigenous health in the future. The evening begins with socializing and networking at 5:30 PM, followed by the main program at 6:00 PM. Enjoy appetizers, engage in meaningful conversations, and explore the Same Sky Exhibit and Indigenous Constellation Display. Free registration is required: https://ow.ly/isfq50TSGCq

The Rochester Food Policy Council has been helping create Rochester’s first Community Food System Plan, but we want to hear from you! Please join us and our partners at the City of Rochester from 6-7:30 pm on Monday, October 28, for a virtual public meeting in order to: 🍎 Learn more about the Food Plan, 🥦 Share your experience with the City’s food system, and 🌽 Help us identify opportunities to increase access to healthy, affordable food in all city neighborhoods. Register for free today at https://lnkd.in/gfKiSwkB

Bouncing Back: Mental Health Progress and Remaining Challenges in New York Join us at 1 pm on Tuesday, October 29 for a webinar examining how mental health in New York has evolved more than four years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Melanie Funchess, Director of Mental Health and Wellness at Common Ground Health, will share insights from new data showing a 40% drop in poor mental health rates over the past year. The discussion will also explore persistent disparities and the policies needed to sustain progress and support vulnerable communities. Don’t miss this important conversation on the future of mental health in New York, that will also include Wendy Wong from Project Renewal. Register for free today at https://ow.ly/JGoJ50TQU3Y

Healthi Kids program coordinator Hannah Shippee has been at the Camden Coalition’s Putting Care at the Center Conference this week in Pittsburgh. She has been learning about creating ecosystems of care for people with complex health and social needs, by centering people with lived experiences. We're excited for her to return and share with our staff all of what she's learned. #centeringcare2024

🧼 Happy Global Handwashing Day! Clean hands remain a fundamental defense against the spread of infections, illnesses, and harmful germs. Whether in hospitals, schools, or everyday interactions, practicing handwashing with soap contributes to better health outcomes and a safer world for everyone. Learn more at https://ow.ly/OQxA50TLQTi Let's all do our part to protect ourselves and others. #GlobalHandwashingDay

Today is #AgeismAwarenessDay. Ageism is discrimination and social prejudice against older people due to negative and inaccurate stereotypes about aging. In our region, the population of older adults grew by 61% from 1990-2020. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gc0J50TIpPq #TalkAboutAgeism

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, come out to support and learn more about Indigenous culture this weekend in Rochester at these events being hosted by our partners, the Indigenous Peoples’ Day Committee and Native American Community Services. To learn more about how Common Ground Health is working to address Indigenous health inequities, visit: https://ow.ly/S6Bj50TGIFf.