The group of 28 have been tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council, who is developing the state’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging.
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January 10, 2023
Comments Off on Rochester area reps named to statewide committee on aging
The group of 28 have been tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council, who is developing the state’s first-ever Master Plan for Aging.
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October 14, 2022
Comments Off on Excellus BCBS rolls out Medicare plan for local veterans
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield will offer a Medicare Advantage plan in 2023 targeting the needs of local veterans. In addition to $0 premiums and low copays for doctor visits, Medicare Blue Choice Freedom (HMO-POS) includes: $0 copays for behavioral health visits; ...
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October 14, 2022
Comments Off on Federal dollars help Foodlink expand food access in Monroe County
Foodlink will expand food access for Monroe County families with $1.4 million in proposed federal funds. Foodlink’s proposal is one of almost 40 projects selected as part of Bring Monroe Back, Monroe County’s plan that will utilize federal funds ...
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August 29, 2022
Comments Off on Rochester agency expands its reach
Community Action will establish a telehealth hub at its location in Perry and its care coordinators will engage individuals and connect them to primary care and behavioral health services.
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May 23, 2022
Comments Off on The Hub 585’s Life Launch program to provide mentorship for at-risk youth
The Hub 585 is expanding its services, launching a mentorship program for teens aging out of foster care.
Read More »May 2, 2022 Comments Off on International Plaza — The heart of Rochester’s Latinx community
Salsa music plays. The smell of bread, kababs and empanadas waft through the air. Colorful, flowing dresses and skirts catch the eye. For over 50 years, the Puerto Rican Festival has celebrated food, culture, dancing and beauty in downtown Rochester. ...
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April 11, 2022
Comments Off on Post-pandemic era will provide best opportunity to transform healthcare service delivery model
Sometime in the hopefully not-too-distant future, health and safety concerns will have improved so that Governor Hochul will declare an end to the COVID-related state of emergency in New York. By signifying that sufficient progress has been made in reducing ...
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April 6, 2022
Comments Off on Roberts Wesleyan builds $15 million Golisano Community Engagement Center
The Golisano Community Engagement Center at Roberts Wesleyan College aims to create a bridge between higher education and the local business community.
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March 30, 2022
Comments Off on Ending violent crime requires building trust between police, community
Rochester has recently been the recipient of many state, federal and private investments that create a true path for transformational change. Governor Hochul, along with our federal delegation including Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and Congressman Morelle, have all made announcements that ...
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March 21, 2022
Comments Off on Flower City Habitat for Humanity completes its 250th home
It’s no secret that the benefits of homeownership extend beyond the structure’s four walls. Owning a home can provide people with more confidence, which can lead to better educational and employment opportunities, as well as more financial independence as ...
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February 24, 2022
Comments Off on St. John’s provides enhanced dementia care for residents
The increase in the number of people living with dementia has prompted the St. John’s senior community to add to its services for those affected and their caregivers.
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January 28, 2022
Comments Off on Active older adults must decide where, how they want to live
Deciding where you’ll live when the stairs get too steep and the lawn gets too big don’t always get the same attention as other matters.
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January 26, 2022
Comments Off on Heaviest impact of pandemic for senior living industry is labor shortage
Local senior living professionals are using creative solutions to meet the challenges that still exist and have a positive outlook on the year ahead.
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January 26, 2022
Comments Off on Greater economic parity depends on city, county collaboration
Bringing greater economic parity to Rochester will take a collaborative effort between city and county leaders.
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January 20, 2022
Comments Off on ABC conference: Better health care system critical for Black mothers
Pregnant women of color are more likely to die from pregnancy and childbirth complications than their white counterparts, regardless of their socioeconomic status, current data shows. Sherita Bullock, executive director of Healthy Baby Network, said the issue is not the color of the women’s skin. “Being black ...
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