Community Impact
Health happens in community. Beyond the exam room, Rochester Clinic works to make health education, whole foods, and prevention resources available to our neighbors.
Community
Rooted in Rochester
Rochester Clinic has cared for this community since 2010. Over the years, that care has grown beyond the clinic walls into education, outreach, and programs that help people build healthier lives.
The Lotus Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded to extend this work into the community, providing health education, wellness resources, and Lifestyle Medicine programs that make healthy living more accessible.
Together, Rochester Clinic and Lotus Health Foundation advance whole-person health by connecting personalized clinical care with community education, outreach, and wellness programs.
How We Give Back
Education, Food & Connection
Our community work centers on the same whole-person principles we bring to patient care.
Health Education
Free talks, classes, and presentations that bring practical, evidence-based health information to the Rochester community.
ExploreFood as Medicine
Nutrition education, produce prescription efforts, and community gardening that connect people with fresh, whole foods.
ExploreHealing Steps to Wellness
Our podcast shares conversations on lifestyle, prevention, and whole-person health with a wider audience.
ExploreCommunity Garden
Hands-on growing and nutrition programming that brings neighbors together around healthy food.
ExploreCommunity Events
Open houses, screenings, drives, and workshops hosted with local partners throughout the year.
ExploreLotus Health Foundation
The nonprofit arm of Rochester Clinic, created to bring health education and lifestyle medicine programs directly to the community.
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Get Involved
Community health work is a shared effort. Explore upcoming events and classes, or connect with the Lotus Health Foundation to learn about programs and ways to take part.