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FLHSA is now Common Ground Health We're thrilled to share that the Finger Lakes Health Systems Agency is now Common Ground Health! Common Ground Health is a regional health planning organization that brings together diverse stakeholders to transform health and health care in our reg...

Healthi Kids' Play Advocacy to be Shared at Two National Conferences Healthi Kids' Jenn Beideman will share how the PlayROCs movement has grown in Rochester at the Active Living Research Conference in February and the US Play Coalition's Value of Play Conf...

The New York Times set off a kind of firestorm with a front-page story on food stamps, or SNAP benefits. The story pushed the claim that soft drinks are the number one purchase for households that use SNAP. It turns out that the Times did a rather loose job at interpreting the data, and critics...

Healthi Kids' 2016 Year in Review   2016 was a big year for the Healthi Kids team, we've accomplished a lot in moving forward our change agenda. From summer meals, active schools, healthier school meals, fostering family engagement, and building a walkable, bikeable, and...

Eating Healthy in the Winter Tips of what fresh fruits and vegetables to eat and where to find them The cold winter months mean that some delicious fruits and vegetables are now in season. Don’t miss out on the chance to add some color and warmth to your plates this year all while keepin...

Play Works for Rochester  A huge thanks to Playworks is in order for highlighting our work with the Greater Rochester Health Foundation and the Rochester City School District to ensure every child has active daily recess and a positive play environment. Check out their great new vide...

Rochester named a Bicycle Friendly Community Rochester has been named a 2016 Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists! The city earned a bronze award over all for bicycle friendly initiatives. Thank you to the League of American Bicyclists for mention...