WHI member organization spotlight: Washtenaw Health Plan
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
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.
Meet the recovery community organization that is helping Washtenaw County residents learn and heal
In Washtenaw County, there is an organization working daily to advocate for and support people affected by substance use disorder—engaging … Read more
ARPA funds are helping the Washtenaw County Health Department bring equity to the forefront of its work
Within days of the first documented COVID-19 case in the U.S., public health departments across the nation began the biggest … Read more
WHI member organization spotlight: Ypsilanti Community Schools
Year founded: 2013 Mission: YCS is dedicated to developing mindful, engaged, and connected students with the knowledge, skills, and work … Read more
WHI discusses priorities, guiding principles for this year
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
Washtenaw County now using 24/7 hotline for substance use treatment support
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
Voice of the WHI—Ginny Creasman, Medical Director, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
In January, WHI Communications Committee member, Erin Spanier, met with Ginny Creasman, the medical center director of the VA Ann … Read more
WHI member organization spotlight: Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools
Year founded: 1996 Mission: To provide school-based health programs and clinical services that improve the well-being of students, their families, … Read more
WHI’s UNITE group releases community health needs assessment and investment plan
In 2021, for the third time, Michigan Medicine, Saint Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, and Saint Joseph Mercy Chelsea hospitals collaborated … Read more
The Washtenaw Health Initiative: 10 years in review
The health care landscape has changed a lot since the Affordable Care Act was signed and implemented, inspiring the launch … Read more