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
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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.
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
Refer clients to MI Community Care, the free community-wide care coordination program launched by Livingston-Washtenaw SIM
More than 450 Livingston and Washtenaw County residents benefited from the Washtenaw Health Initiative’s community-wide care coordination program, which began … Read more
Health department’s ‘It is POSSIBLE’ campaign launched to combat the opioid epidemic in Washtenaw County
By Matt Hill, Program Manager The Washtenaw County Health Department recently announced the launch of a public education campaign focused … Read more
May stakeholder’s meeting focuses on Washtenaw’s COVID-19 response, observed and anticipated needs, and ways to address them
The WHI’s May stakeholder’s meeting, which was held over Zoom, was attended by more than five-dozen members. Topics of discussion … Read more
Disproportionate impact of COVID-19 drives new and enhanced collaborations between Washtenaw County’s diverse community organizations
By Allie Faulkner, MSW candidate and CHRT/WHI Intern It has been widely reported that COVID-19 has hit some communities harder … Read more
Update 2-1-1 on your organization’s COVID-19 services–the 24/7 call center is a terrific first point of contact for residents in need
Dozens of detailed directories have emerged over the last several weeks as Washtenaw County leaders have worked tirelessly to respond … Read more
Where to go for what you need during the COVID-19 pandemic: A directory of directories by area of need
For most county resources, the United Way’s 2-1-1 hotline is a great first point of contact. It’s a 24/7 call … Read more