12 takeaways from the WHI’s community care hub panel
The Washtenaw County community has identified access to services, both to health care and to resources that address the social … Read more
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Community care hub leaders to speak at December 10 stakeholders meeting
Join us on December 10, from 3-5pm, in person or online, to hear from leaders of successful community care hubs … Read more
Vote now for the WHI’s 2024 Collaborative Health Impact Award
The Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) believes in the power of collaborations to break down silors and enable organizations to achieve … Read more
Housing and transportation for seniors: Interview the Marie Gress, co-chair of WHI Healthy Aging Collaborative
We spoke with Marie Gress, co-chair of the WHI Healthy Aging Collaborative, to learn more about the collaborative’s recent work … Read more
National strategic framework on healthy aging
In May of this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released “Aging in the United States: A … Read more
Washtenaw County Health Department releases suicide report on data through 2023
Recent data from the Washtenaw County Health Department’s suicide report shows some promising trends and other areas of concern. As … Read more
Need help with insurance enrollment? You’re not alone.
Looking for a new healthcare plan is a challenge. In a national Kaiser Family Foundation survey, fielded March – April … Read more
Overdose fatality review team shares evidence-based recommendations for Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County is one of just 12 of Michigan’s 83 counties with an Overdose Fatality Review Team. Formed in 2023, … Read more
Loving through addiction: How family and friends can reduce harm and support loved ones
Loving someone who is struggling with addiction can be an incredibly painful and lonely experience. “Watching someone you love go … Read more
Unveiling substance use disparities in Washtenaw County
In 2020, Washtenaw County appeared less vulnerable to substance use according to the MI Substance Use Vulnerability Index. But this … Read more