Common Ground Health

06/01/2026

Many thanks for your efforts supporting community health and wellbeing! You are the ❤️ of all that we do!

05/29/2026

One week away! 🎉
The African American Health Coalition’s FREE Health Care Rodeo is coming to Edgerton Park on June 6 from 11AM–2PM — and everyone is welcome.
Stop by to connect with local health partners, get helpful information, and take advantage of on-site screenings (including blood pressure and HIV/STD testing). No appointments, no pressure — just resources and support, right in the neighborhood.
📍 Edgerton Park, 41 Backus St
🗓 June 6 | 11AM–2PM
Mark your calendar and bring a friend — this is a great opportunity to get connected, and it won’t come around again soon.

05/27/2026

Join the Indigenous Health Coalition, Ganondagan State Historic Site, and Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties Inc. on June 9th from 6-8 pm at Rochester Museum and Science Center as we host actor Gary Farmer, for a talk about his diagnosis with cancer, and how he used both western medicine and Traditional practices on his healing journey. Indigenous food tastings and health resources will also be available after the talk.

05/26/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month reminder: connection is protection, and knowing where to turn matters.

Save these numbers:
211 = help finding basic resources like food, clothing, or shelter, plus support during a crisis, 24/7. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211 or use online chat.
988 = call, text, or chat if you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed, in emotional distress, or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Learn more: https://www.goodwillfingerlakes.org/programs/211-life-line-and-988

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is a powerful reminder of our shared responsibility to support one another and strengthen the communities we serve. At Common Ground Health, we remain committed to advancing health equity—working across systems and communities to ensure everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

We remember. We honor. We continue the work.

05/21/2026

Team members showed in force today for the United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes to help beautify the amazing grounds of the Sri Vidya Temple Society in Rush, NY.

After weeding, mulching, and other projects, we enjoyed learning about the temple's history and activities, then enjoyed a delicious homemade lunch.

There's nothing quite as fulfilling as knowing you're having a positive .

05/21/2026

A Health Care Rodeo is coming to your community this summer! Brought to you by the African American Health Coalition, these FREE events are open to everyone.

First up:
📍 Edgerton Park (41 Backus St, Rochester 14608)
🗓️ June 6 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Stop by for health care trucks and information tables on children’s health, substance use, Narcan, health insurance, mental health, dental care, older adult health, youth programs, social services, and brain health.

✅ On-site testing/screening: high blood pressure + HIV/STD testing
🎶 Music by DJ Shawn Estrich

Bring a neighbor and connect with local resources. All are welcome.

Next up: July 11 in Aberdeen Square Park, and August 8 at Jordan Health & Baden Pak.

05/20/2026

We are thrilled to share that Linda Harrell-Davis, community health educator with our Get it Done initiative, was honored by Assemblymember Harry Bronson as a 2026 Woman of Distinction. We couldn't be happier that she received this honor for her business ownership, work in healthcare, and the many ways she gives back to others. Congratulations Linda! Well-deserved.

05/20/2026

We recognize that Blackness is not a monolith. That's why during registration for the June 12–14 EEC Healing Weekend, we’ll ask about intersections within Blackness to help determine capacity and topics for the affinity circles.

Learn more and register: commongroundhealth.org/eec

05/16/2026

One phone call can make a difference. 💛

WXXI News is spotlighting “One Call. One Connection. Pass It On.” — a regional effort reminding all of us that checking in with an older adult can help combat loneliness and strengthen well-being.

"We're not able to do what we used to do. We're not able to engage with people we used to engage with, or not able to go where we used to go,” said Phyllis Jackson, director of our Senior Adult Community Engagement Project. “You’re giving them a sense of worth, of value.”

Who can you call today? A parent, grandparent, neighbor, or family friend?
And if you’re an older adult reading this—consider “passing it on” by calling someone else.
Read more: https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2026-05-11/one-phone-call-can-make-a-difference-in-the-life-of-an-older-adult

A regional health campaign is encouraging residents to pick up the phone and call an older adult. Experts said that this type of interaction is a small way to help combat mental health problems in seniors.