MMOE work group shares results from its latest open enrollment marketing campaign
For the past seven Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment periods–times when individuals across the nation can purchase … Read more
News
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Voice of the WHI: Sharon Moore, incoming WHI co-chair
Q. You’re a retired auto worker. Tell us a bit about your career. Moore. I worked at the Ford Rawsonville … Read more
Recovery Opioid Overdose Team (ROOT) expanding as overdose rates climb due to COVID
The effects of COVID-19 have been widespread. Quarantines, job-loss, isolation, and other stressors have led to significant increases in opioid … Read more
Welcome Evans and Moore to WHI Steering Committee
This month, the WHI Steering Committee welcomed Mashod Evans and Angela Moore as new members. Evans and Moore will serve … Read more
WHI Steering Committee agrees to intentional emphasis on race equity
Recent meetings of the WHI Steering Committee have focused on priorities for 2021, filling open Steering Committee seats, communicating about … Read more
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
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