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
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.
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
Washtenaw, Michigan, and U.S. resources for addressing the health, economic, and social impacts of COVID-19
Dozens of detailed directories have emerged over the last several weeks as Washtenaw County leaders work tirelessly to respond to … Read more
Norman Herbert on the origins and impact of the WHI and Washtenaw’s response to COVID-19
An interview with Norman Herbert, founding co-chair of the WHI, on the origins and impact of the organization, the health … Read more
Welcome to Deana Smith, who will be supporting a range of WHI initiatives
Deana Smith joined the Center for Health and Research Transformation, backbone organization to the Washtenaw Health Initiative, last month. For … Read more