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.
February is Self-Check Month
Rates of colon cancer screenings are quite similar by county in our region (around 65% of adults age 50-70), however, these rates are lower than several counties to the east.
February: Heart Health, Black History
Note the high rates of heart disease in several urban and rural census tracts across New York state. Many of those also have a high proportion of Black population.
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
The screening rates for cervical cancer vary by county and within city across our region. More than half the census tracts in Buffalo have rates over 84%, while only 1 census tract in Rochester has such a high percentage of screening.
Happy Holidays!
Rochester Kids Out and About has recorded over 100 holiday light displays that you can check out as you are driving around the region.