Improving Reading Levels: Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester
Language arts test scores in the Rochester area vary widely by county and school district. One organization helping to raise those scores is Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester.
Heart Health (month) Leads to Mental Health (month)?
Poor mental health prevalence rates in the Rochester region range from less than 9% in rural areas to more than 25% in some census tracts in the City of Rochester, while prevalence of coronary heart disease ranges from 1% rurally to 11% in urban census tracts.
Rochester Vaccination Rate (at least one dose) Reaches 56% at Year End
The most recent data (December 30) for the city of Rochester show the percent of residents receiving at least one vaccine dose is 56.6%, with 20 of the 79 tracts reaching 65% or higher, and 10 reaching 70% or higher.
Monroe County COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, Including Children (ages 5 to 11)
The most recent data (November 18) for Monroe County includes children (5 to 11 years old), who are now eligible for the vaccine. There are currently 56 (of 179) census tracts with vaccination rates of at least 70%, five (5) of those are in the City of Rochester.
Latest COVID-19 Vaccination Rates and Monroe County Incentives
The most recent data (October 28) for Monroe County show that 107 (of 179) census tracts have vaccination rates of at least 60%; 48 tracts have rates of at least 70%.
World Rivers Day: Seneca Park Zoo’s Work to Conserve the Lake Sturgeon
The Seneca Park Zoo has been working for decades with several national and state conservation partners to restore and maintain the health of the Genesee River. The Zoo’s impact is particularly evident in their work to bring back the lake sturgeon.
Monroe County COVID-19 vaccination rates show small increases
Recently available data (as of September 2) for Monroe County show that 86 census tracts have vaccination rates of at least 60%, a small gain (of 3 tracts) in the past two weeks.
COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to increase in Monroe County
Recently available data (as of August 19) for Monroe County show that 83 census tracts have vaccination rates at least 60%; this is almost 45% of all the tracts in the county.
August is National Sewing Month: The Community Impact of SewGreen@Rochester
The demonstrated mental health benefits of sewing and other needlework are many, and this National Sewing Month we feature an organization improving our community’s mental health and creativity, as well as the region’s environmental sustainability.
City of Rochester COVID-19 Vaccination Rates-per-Tract Show Wide Variability
The City of Rochester rates-per-tract (for those having at least one COVID-19 vaccination) range from 25% to 86%, with an overall rate of 44%. The most recently available data (August 5) also show variability from eastern to western Monroe County.