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    • History and Impact
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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.

News

June 21, 2024

Washtenaw County Health Department releases suicide report on data through 2023

Recent data from the Washtenaw County Health Department’s suicide report shows some promising trends and other areas of concern. As … Read more

Insurance enrollment assistance

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June 18, 2024

Need help with insurance enrollment? You’re not alone.

Looking for a new healthcare plan is a challenge. In a national Kaiser Family Foundation survey, fielded March – April … Read more

Team reviewing data

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May 2, 2024

Overdose fatality review team shares evidence-based recommendations for Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is one of just 12 of Michigan’s 83 counties with an Overdose Fatality Review Team.  Formed in 2023, … Read more

A woman, looking worried, calls someone on the phone

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May 1, 2024

Loving through addiction: How family and friends can reduce harm and support loved ones

Loving someone who is struggling with addiction can be an incredibly painful and lonely experience. “Watching someone you love go … Read more

News

April 24, 2024

Unveiling substance use disparities in Washtenaw County

In 2020, Washtenaw County appeared less vulnerable to substance use according to the MI Substance Use Vulnerability Index. But this … Read more

News, Uncategorized

January 22, 2024

Navigating Medicaid redetermination in Michigan: 12 recommendations

In the summer of 2023, members of the Washtenaw Health Initiative’s Communications Committee sat down to discuss the challenges posed … Read more

Roger Roper

News

January 15, 2024

Community violence beyond the numbers: Roger’s story

According to Washtenaw County’s latest firearm death report, released just this summer, firearm homicide rates doubled–from 16 to 38 per … Read more

Collaborative members

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January 15, 2024

The Behavioral Health Collaborative for Young Black Men & Boys, 2023 Impact Award winner

In December, the Washtenaw community voted to award the 2023 Collaborative Health Impact Award to the Behavioral Health Collaborative for … Read more

News

November 20, 2023

Vote for the 2023 Collaborative Impact Award by December 4th, 2023.

Since 2021, the Washtenaw Health Initiative’s Collaborative Impact Award has recognized local collaborations that have made a significant positive impact … Read more

Opioid summit

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November 20, 2023

2023 Washtenaw Opioid Summit focuses on the reimagination of how we address substance use.

The WHI’s Opioid Project partnered with the Washtenaw Recovery Advocacy Project (WRAP), a program of Home of New Vision, to … Read more

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