Voices of the 19th Ward

Many Rochesterians know the large, diverse 19th Ward only from news reports that dwell on its challenges. But people who live in the neighborhood say outsiders often fail to see the strong fabric of the community.

A different model of care

As new senior medical director of Town Square Health, former Monroe County health commissioner Michael Mendoza M.D. will help the Chicago-based startup debut its value-based multispecialty approach to care for Medicare patients in Rochester.

A run club with a mission

The 1% Run Club was launched two years ago by a group of Black runners who want to build community while also addressing health disparities that Black Americans face.