December: Back to our Roots (Veggies, that is)
December is National Root Vegetable Month and although many root vegetables are available year round, many are freshest during the winter months.
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month. According to the Rochester Regional Health Information Organization (RHIO), 82% of adults in our region had their diabetes under control in 2018 (HbA1c less than 8%). This number increased 8% over the prior year.
Vote – It’s Good for Your Health
Election Day is November 2, 2021. Historically, years with a presidential election have higher voter turnout than local elections. This map shows the percent of the population over 18 (eligible voters), by county, that participated in the 2018 election. In … Continued
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.
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.
May is Older Americans Month: Poverty in Later Life
The inability to meet basic needs among older adults is hidden and rarely acknowledged even though a significant number of older adults in Rochester are living in poverty. One local organization helping older adults cope with financial challenges is Lifespan of Greater Rochester.
April is National Minority Health Month
Data available within RocHealthData show our region’s minority populations, by zip code, and the higher rates of poor health within many of those zip codes.
It’s National Public Health Week
Many of the topics for National Public Health Week can be found in related sets of data available within RocHealthData.
March: Women’s History is Building
Each year in Rochester, teams of women (and a handful of men) work together to make another Habitat for Humanity home possible. Our region needs these quality, affordable, houses, as shown by this map of serious housing issues and housing cost-burden.