Bridging Health and Social Services: Reflections from the 2025 WHI HSSI Summit
The Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) hosted its Health and Social Service Integration (HSSI) Summit on March 18, 2025, bringing together … Read more
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Cutting Through the Noise: A New Resource for Health Communicators in Washtenaw County and Beyond
In an era where misinformation spreads faster than facts, getting accurate and culturally relevant health information into our communities has … Read more
Community co-design: Exploring a Community Care Hub with lived experience at the center
In our county, accessing health and social services can often feel like navigating a maze. While resources exist, they are … Read more
Health and social services integration in Michigan: Regional initiatives
Integrating health and social services is crucial for addressing the complex needs of individuals, particularly in underserved communities. By coordinating … Read more
12 takeaways from the WHI’s community care hub panel
The Washtenaw County community has identified access to services, both to health care and to resources that address the social … Read more
Community care hub leaders to speak at December 10 stakeholders meeting
Join us on December 10, from 3-5pm, in person or online, to hear from leaders of successful community care hubs … Read more
Vote now for the WHI’s 2024 Collaborative Health Impact Award
The Washtenaw Health Initiative (WHI) believes in the power of collaborations to break down silors and enable organizations to achieve … Read more
Housing and transportation for seniors: Interview the Marie Gress, co-chair of WHI Healthy Aging Collaborative
We spoke with Marie Gress, co-chair of the WHI Healthy Aging Collaborative, to learn more about the collaborative’s recent work … Read more
National strategic framework on healthy aging
In May of this year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released “Aging in the United States: A … Read more
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