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
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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
2024 Collaborative Health Impact Award Winner: Improving reentry services
In December 2024, the Washtenaw community recognized the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Initiative with the WHI’s 2024 Collaborative Health … Read more
Addressing transportation gaps in Washtenaw County with non-emergency medical transportation
In Washtenaw County, transportation barriers impact around 25 percent of U.S. adults, creating critical access issues for essential healthcare services. … Read more
Washtenaw Optimal Wellness works to bring Blue Zone Project to Washtenaw County
Washtenaw Optimal Wellness is championing a Blue Zones Project in Washtenaw County. This project aims to enhance the Washtenaw County community … 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
Nominate a project or program for the WHI’s 2023 collaborative impact award
WHI stakeholders are encouraged to nominate a community health initiative for the WHI’s collaborative impact award. It’s a simple process. … Read more
WHI welcomes a new Community Ambassador, Yolonda Copeland
Yolanda Copeland was born and raised in Ann Arbor, and attended Pioneer High School. Around 2004, she opened a daycare … Read more
Two new members join WHI Steering Committee, diversify committee perspectives
Amid recent efforts to bring more community perspectives to the WHI Steering Committee in order to better represent the entire … Read more