New directions for the Washtenaw Health Initiative include equity, engagement, and influence
Over the course of 2019, the Washtenaw Health Initiative began mapping out a strategy for 2020 and beyond. To accomplish … 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.
Carrie Rheingans to join Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
After eight years of service to the Washtenaw Health Initiative–convening community partners to address local health needs and contributing to … Read more
Sustaining our integrated care program for residents with complex medical, social, and behavioral health needs
To improve the health of Washtenaw County’s most vulnerable populations, we need to provide access to high quality health care, … Read more
MMOE member accomplishments during the seventh open enrollment period
The seventh Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OE7) wrapped up on December 15. Washtenaw Health Initiative outreach activities during … Read more
Washtenaw reacts as federal judges block “public charge” test for immigrants seeking green cards
On October 11, three federal judges issued nationwide injunctions that will temporarily block implementation of the “public charge” rule that … Read more
Washtenaw SUD System Transformation Initiative celebrates early wins
Story by Lovella Calica, WHI Social Work Intern Since November 2018, dozens of representatives from Washtenaw-area organizations that are deeply … Read more
Voice of the WHI: Marci Scalera, founding co-chair of the WHI Opioid Project
On June 19, 2019, Joanne B. Jarvi, director of business development for Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, spoke with … Read more
Washtenaw Opioid Summit takes aim at the stigma surrounding substance use disorder
Story by Matthew Hill, Washtenaw Health Initiative Substance Use Disorder Program Manager Roughly 250 people, representing many different professional and … Read more
Missed the September stakeholders meeting? Here’s a recap.
The September 2019 WHI stakeholders meeting focused on Michigan health policy and the united community health needs assessment and implementation … Read more
As uninsured rates increase across the U.S., open enrollment takes on new significance
Last year, the national uninsured rate increased for the first time since the Affordable Care Act was passed in 2010. … Read more