Health

Having trouble with medical bills, because of being infected with COVID-19? You are not alone! More than a third of insured adults and half of uninsured adults said they had an issue paying for a medical bill. The national survey conducted by the Commonwealth Fund between March and June 2021 asked 5,450 working-age adults about how […]

Monday, Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello, said Republicans in the Monroe County Legislature are currently trying to push the Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Michael Mendoza out of his position. In his statement Monday, Bello said: “Last week, under the guise of ethics reform, county legislature Republicans and their super majority partners in the Black and […]

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling for a national effort to fight misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. Murthy wrote in a 22-page advisory, that bogus claims have led people to reject vaccines and public health advice on masks and social distancing.  Calling it a “urgent threat” to public health. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other Social […]

Join Urban League of Rochester President and CEO, Dr. Seanelle Hawkins for a extensive report on the effect of COVID-19, Employment, Racial Injustice and more. During National Urban League’s 2021 State of Black America report, “The New Normal: Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive,” Thursday July 15th at starting at 2pm. The Event will stream on @NatUrbanLeague’s Facebook, […]

Is your work environment “toxic”? A new study published in the British Medical Journal says, a workplace toxicity starts flowing from the top, with poor management practices, priorities, and values. High job demands and low resources, leads to more bullying and a higher rate of burnout. Over the course of an entire year a University of […]

Over the weekend, in relaxing Covid guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings. This guidance is only a recommendation, meaning that this leaves the final decisions up to the state, local health departments and school districts. While many are […]

Saturday morning, dozens gathered at the Memorial AME Zion Church parking lot to build beds for children in need. This special event had help from local organizations, Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Beyond the Sanctuary. Rochester First stated: “Organizers at this event say something as simple as a bed can make a difference in not […]

A local healthcare organization, Common Ground Health, is calling attention to the impacts of structural racism and inequity on the state of healthcare for communities of color. Specifically, their new report, titled “The Color of Health” focuses on the toll of racism on Black lives in the greater Rochester area. According to Common Ground CEO […]

Kids won’t need to wear a mask, if they are going to summer school. The New York State Department of Health has changed its guidelines. According to News10NBC, the DOH sent a notice to districts saying it is now treating summer schools the same as summer camps, by encouraging face masks, but not mandating them. […]

Rochester, NY – Monroe County is pleased to announce community-based COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the week of July 6 – July 11, 2021. Information on walk-in allowance and appointments can be found online at https://www.monroecounty.gov/health-covid19-vaccine. Vaccination clinics will take place at the following locations: Monroe County Fleet Center – 145 Paul Road, Rochester, NY 14624 Wednesday, July […]