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A voluntary, county-wide collaboration focused on improving the health of low-income, uninsured, and under-insured populations.

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10th anniversary timeline demonstrates the power of collaboration.

The Patient and Protection Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23rd, 2010. The most sweeping health care reform the U.S. had seen in decades, the ACA was meant to dramatically increase access to health insurance for those without employer-sponsored care, to expand access to Medicaid for low-income Americans, and to encourage states to develop and explore innovative medical care delivery methods designed to lower the cost, and improve the quality, of health care. The federal reforms were clear, but how Washtenaw County would respond was another question entirely.

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  • Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health

    Look Around, Look Within: Your surroundings say a lot about your mental health

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Your surroundings are linked to many mental health outcomes. Take a moment to consider your surroundings. Do you feel safe? Do you have access to health care and grocery stores? Does your home support you, both physically and mentally? This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to look at your … Read more

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  • WHI Member Spotlight: Corner Health Center

    WHI Member Spotlight: Corner Health Center

    Read our May newsletter member spotlight, the Corner Health Center. Year founded: 1980 Mission: To inspire 12- to 25-year-olds (and their children) to achieve and sustain healthy lives by providing judgment-free, affordable health and wellness care and education. Key focus areas: Youth access to confidential health care Services: General Wellness Care: Services such as yearly physicals, … Read more

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  • Accessible transportation for Washtenaw County seniors: a mandate for health and equity 

    Accessible transportation for Washtenaw County seniors: a mandate for health and equity 

    On a Thursday morning in early March, dozens of local stakeholders funneled into a conference room on the east side of Washtenaw County. What were they doing there? They’d come to discuss transportation challenges for the county’s aging population—and ways to address those challenges.  Transportation plays a vital role in the lives of Washtenaw’s senior … Read more

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Annual Report

Our 2021 impact report

In 2021, the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) sought to advance health equity and promote innovative programs. 

Our latest impact report highlights workgroup activities and accomplishments, member organizations, and more.

Thank you to our donors, member organizations, and steering committee and workgroup members for making this work possible.

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