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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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