Voice of the WHI: Margy Long, Director, Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start Collaborative
This summer, WHI Communications Committee Member, Gregory Powers, met with Margy Long, Director of Washtenaw Success by 6 Great Start … 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.
UNITE soon to publish an implementation plan based on recent community health needs assessment
The Unified Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan Team Engagement (UNITE) group will soon be publishing an implementation plan based on … Read more
New WHI project will examine disparities in Annual Medicare Wellness Visit participation
As part of the Washtenaw Health Initiative’s (WHI) commitment to health and racial equity, the organization will facilitate a collaborative … Read more
WHI Member organization spotlight: Jewish Family Services
Year founded: 1978 Year joined WHI: 2011 Mission: To promote dignity and inspire humanity. Key focus areas: Strengthening family life, … Read more
Voice of the WHI: Versell Smith, Jr., Executive Director, the Corner Health Center
In June, WHI Communications Committee co-chair, Liz Conlin, spoke with Versell Smith, Jr., executive director at the Corner Health Center … Read more
The effects of case management on emergency department use: CHRT research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine
In a new piece published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, “Predictive Model-Driven Hotspotting to Decrease Emergency Department Visits: a … Read more
WHI Member Spotlight: Huron Valley Ambulance
Year founded: 1981 Key focus areas: Emergency services, transportation to medical care Mission: To provide accessible, high-quality pre-hospital health care services … Read more
WHI’s MMOE workgroup offers community presentations on free and low-cost health insurance options
The American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, dramatically decreased consumer costs for health insurance offered through the Affordable Care … Read more
Voice of the WHI: Jack Billi, Professor of Internal Medicine, Michigan Medicine
In April, WHI Communications Committee Co-Chair, Liz Conlin, spoke with Jack Billi, Professor of Internal Medicine at Michigan Medicine and Steering Committee … Read more
Meet the WHI’s community engagement program manager, Erin Horne
The Center for Health and Research Transformation (CHRT), backbone to the Washtenaw Health initiative, has hired Erin Horne as community … Read more