Dec 31 deadline approaching: Futures for Frontliners scholarships for essential workers
More years of schooling has long been associated with better health and financial well-being. That’s why the Washtenaw Health Initiative … 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.
With millions newly uninsured across the U.S. due to the pandemic, open enrollment is more important than ever
By Cleoniki Kesidis According to a new study by Families USA, more than five million Americans became uninsured between February … Read more
Nominate individuals with lived experience to the WHI Steering Committee
Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) stakeholders are encouraged to use this short form to nominate Community Ambassadors–individuals who have lived experience … Read more
Videos from Washtenaw’s 2020 Opioid Summit focus on COVID’s impact on the county’s treatment and recovery system
As with many other conferences and events around the county, the 3rd annual Washtenaw Opioid Summit looked quite a bit … Read more
Addressing the digital divide: How one sparsely populated Washtenaw County township gained broadband internet access for its residents
By Allie Faulkner, MSW Candidate and CHRT/WHI Intern Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, our need for reliable, high-speed internet has been … Read more
September Stakeholder’s Meeting focuses on action and advocacy opportunities for the WHI and its member organizations
At the September 2020 stakeholder’s meeting, WHI executives announced that Marianne Udow-Phillips will be retiring from her role as Executive … Read more
WHI releases 2019 impact report
The Washtenaw Health Initiative will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2021. The WHI’s 2019 impact report focuses on the activities … Read more
Survey of electoral candidates shares their positions on race equity, mental health, substance use, housing, and more
The Washtenaw Health Initiative partnered with the Washtenaw Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Washtenaw Housing Alliance, … Read more
Millage proposal aims to tackle affordable housing in Ann Arbor
By Cleoniki Kesidis Affordable housing is essential for a thriving community, but in Washtenaw County – the 8th most economically … Read more
Voice of the WHI: Jimena Loveluck, health officer for the Washtenaw County Health Department
Q. Washtenaw County has seen about 1,300 cases to date, with about 40 percent of these in the 48197 and … Read more