Voices of the WHI: Dale Berry, retired president of Huron Valley Ambulance
Dale Berry, recently retired President of Huron Valley Ambulance and CEO of Emergent Health Partners, spoke with WHI communications chair Liz … Read more
News
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Heat, hot water, and other health needs. The vital role of community health workers.
Ebony Curry is beaming. With temperatures dropping quickly, she’s been worried about one of her clients–someone who’s been in and out … Read more
Welcome new members of WHI Steering Committee
Please join us in welcoming new members of the WHI steering committee including community representative Krista Girty, executive director of … Read more
First ABLe Change convening identifies goals for an equity-informed substance use harm reduction initiative
ABLe Change: Recap of First Convening The first convening of the three-part ABLe Change Process took place November 7 and … Read more
Dozens of opioid summit attendees join work to address top five community needs
Roughly 400 people attended the Oct. 15 Washtenaw County Opioid Summit organized by the Washtenaw Health Initiative Opioid Project. Attendees … Read more
October stakeholders meeting focuses on community health and human service needs
At the October stakeholders meeting, the Washtenaw Health Initiative focused on community health needs, including social determinants of health, hospital … Read more
Livingston County works to reduce frequent use of emergency department services through patient-centered care
Each week, Lauren Richards, a complex care coordinator at St. Joseph Mercy Livingston and Ann Arbor Hospitals, gets a list … Read more
Welcome new members of the WHI Steering Committee
The Washtenaw Health Initiative is delighted to announce new Steering Committee members. As many of you know, the WHI has … Read more
May Stakeholders Meeting focuses on mental health and substance use
The all-member WHI Stakeholders Meeting was held on May 23 and focused on the theme of “Mental Health and Substance Use.” … Read more
Pilot program reduces anxiety and depression
Six years ago, WHI’s Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Work Group identified a significant gap in services for Washtenaw County residents with mild … Read more