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 … Read more
News
The WHI news page is a dynamic page that lists all WHI news stories–from most recent to our earliest activities. Scan the titles to catch up on WHI activities, publications, and accomplishments.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
WHI member organization spotlight: The Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan
Read our February member organization spotlight, Women’s Center of Southeastern Michigan. Year founded: 2000 Mission: To promote self-determination for women … Read more
WHI Steering Committee welcomes new member, makes way for more
Ben Miles has joined the Washtenaw Health Initiative Steering Committee as the institutional representative from Trinity Health – Chelsea Hospital. … Read more
Public Health Emergency unwinds. What to expect and how to prepare for the change.
On January 31st, 2020—in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic—the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
WHI shares most recent impact report
In 2021, the Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) sought to advance health equity and promote innovative programs. Members from dozens of local health, human services, and behavioral health organizations advanced a number of worthwhile objectives.
Our latest impact report highlights workgroup activities and accomplishments, member organizations, and more.
WHI member organization spotlight: Home of New Vision
Read our December member organization spotlight, Home of New Vision. Year founded: 1996 Mission: To create a community that is … Read more
WHI steering committee announces MMOE and UNITE updates
On November 8, 2022, the Washtenaw Health Initiative Steering Committee reviewed 2023 priorities against the organization’s budget. WHI executive officers … Read more
WHI honors the Recovery Opioid Overdose Team
The Recovery Opioid Overdose Team (ROOT), a program of Home of New Vision, provides support to those who have experienced … Read more