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community health

Excellus BCBS announces 2025 Health Equity Innovation funding awards
Apr 24, 2026

Rochester organizations among Excellus BCBS health equity funding recipients

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield awards health equity funding to 26 nonprofits across upstate New York, including organizations in the Rochester region.

Linda Clark, M.D.
Mar 24, 2026

Jordan Health names interim leader, launches CEO search

Jordan Health is beginning a nationwide search for a new president and CEO following the departure of Linda Clark, M.D.

Monroe County Medical Society announces 2025 Edward Mott Moore Award recipients
Mar 13, 2026

Monroe County Medical Society seeks nominations for Edward Mott Moore Award

The Monroe County Medical Society is accepting nominations through March 23 for the Edward Mott Moore Award honoring outstanding layperson contributions to community health.

RRH donates CPR kits to support city’s HEARTsafe initiative
Mar 2, 2026

RRH donates CPR kits to support city’s HEARTsafe initiative

Rochester Regional Health donated 15 CPR training kits to R-Centers, aiding Rochester’s HEARTsafe Community efforts and improving cardiac emergency preparedness.

Excellus BCBS announces 2025 Health Equity Innovation funding awards
Jan 15, 2026

Excellus BCBS opens 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield is accepting applications for its 2026 Health Equity Innovation Awards, supporting nonprofit programs.

Brockport-based health center wins $20K grant supporting rural health
Nov 26, 2025

Brockport-based health center wins $20K grant supporting rural health

Oak Orchard Community Health Center in Brockport won a grant to support preventive care outreach for low-income patients in the region.

keyboard with green "stop cancer" button (Depositphotos)
Nov 12, 2025

Excellus BCBS emphasizes prevention in cancer care

Excellus BCBS highlights prevention and early screening as key to reducing cancer risk and improving outcomes for members across New York.

RRH launches student loan support program to bolster clinical workforce
Nov 5, 2025

RRH expands access to genetic health insights

Rochester Regional Health has launched GenoWell, a free genetic screening initiative with Helix to help better understand health risks.

Common Ground Health-Rochester Regional Health Information Organization co-CEOs Wade Norwood and Marlene Bessette. (Courtesy of Common Ground Health-Rochester Regional Health Information Organization)
Oct 24, 2025

Common Ground Health–RRHIO announce leadership transition

Common Ground Health–RRHIO announced leadership changes as co-CEOs Wade Norwood and Marlene Bessette prepare for retirement.

Regional health systems use community-based programs to address social determinants of health
Apr 28, 2025

Regional health systems use community-based programs to address social determinants of health

Rochester programs like Healthy Moms and school-based clinics address social determinants of health to improve birth outcomes and community wellness.