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.
On January 31st, 2020—in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic—the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services … Read more
Year founded: 2001 Mission: Helping low-income and uninsured people access high quality health care and health-promoting services. Key focus areas: Access … Read more
In Washtenaw County, there is an organization working daily to advocate for and support people affected by substance use disorder—engaging … Read more
Within days of the first documented COVID-19 case in the U.S., public health departments across the nation began the biggest … Read more
Year founded: 2013 Mission: YCS is dedicated to developing mindful, engaged, and connected students with the knowledge, skills, and work … Read more
While the WHI’s key priority areas—behavioral health, social determinants of health, access to care, and senior services—will remain the focus … Read more
Beginning January 1, 2022, Washtenaw County began utilizing a single 24/7 hotline, 734-544-3050, for any resident in need of substance … Read more
In January, WHI Communications Committee member, Erin Spanier, met with Ginny Creasman, the medical center director of the VA Ann … Read more
Year founded: 1996 Mission: To provide school-based health programs and clinical services that improve the well-being of students, their families, … Read more
In 2021, for the third time, Michigan Medicine, Saint Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, and Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea hospitals collaborated … Read more