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
News
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Join us for the Washtenaw County Opioid Summit on Mon., Oct. 15
The Washtenaw Health Initiative Opioid Project invites residents and professionals to attend the Washtenaw County Opioid Summit on Monday, October 15, … Read more
WHI Stakeholders Meeting, Monday, February 26, 2018
The all-member WHI Stakeholders meeting on Monday, February 26 featured representatives from Huron Valley Physicians Association, Integrated Health Associates (IHA), … Read more
Stateside’s Cynthia Canty Interviews Advance Care Planning Project Co-Chair Marianne Udow-Phillips
New program seeks to encourage more of us to talk with our doctors about end of life care By Stateside … Read more
Washtenaw ID now available to residents
The Washtenaw County ID made its long-awaited debut on June 1, 2015, at the Office of the County Clerk. “I … Read more
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care Work Group Update
Update from the WHI Mental Health/Substance Use Work Group At the WHI Planning Group meeting in February, members worked in … Read more
WHI Member Dr. Bonita Neighbors Receives MLK Award for Servant Leadership
Since 1987, the Church of the Good Shepard has been handing out an annual Award for Servant Leadership in Building … Read more
WHI Partnership with U-M Health Policy Student Association Wins MLK Day Award
The Washtenaw Health Initiative has partnered with University of Michigan (U-M) student group, the Health Policy Student Association (HPSA), to conduct … Read more
Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to Governor Snyder
Medicaid Expansion Bill Heads to Governor Snyder The Michigan House voted (75-32) today to concur with the changes the Senate … Read more
Michigan Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion
The Michigan Senate passed HB4714 yesterday evening, with a 20-18 vote. HB4714 enables Michigan to expand eligibility rules for Medicaid … Read more