Health

Coverage of hospitals, clinics, public health, and mental health developments and initiatives.

An intergenerational chess event at the Ypsilanti Senior Center.

Washtenaw County seeks organizations’ input on senior millage before dollars begin to flow

A new request for information, aimed at local organizations that serve seniors, is designed to help Washtenaw County shape its spending of millage funds.

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Peace Neighborhood Center Executive Director Bonnie Billups Jr.
Ypsi community center offers senior cafe, weekly dinner, free space for nonprofits

Programming has grown swiftly in the last year and a half at Ypsilanti Township nonprofit Peace Neighborhood Center’s HUB Community Center, which serves the West Willow, Gault Village, and Sugarbrook neighborhoods.

Ypsilanti Community Middle School Principal Charles Davis.
School mental health mini-grants have big impacts in Washtenaw County

Over the last seven years, many Washtenaw County students and their teachers have been empowered to lead mental health-related projects through a series of mini-grants.

Residents stand outside the first home established for use in Pittsfield Township nonprofit Exceptional Journeys' community living supports program.
Pittsfield Township nonprofit introduces supportive housing for adults with disabilities

Pittsfield Township-based nonprofit Exceptional Journeys recently announced that it will begin operating housing for some of the people with disabilities whom it serves.

People participate in summer programming at the Ypsilanti District Library.
Ypsi library launches new senior program promoting fitness and social connection

The Ypsilanti District Library recently launched a program called Moving Together, which is meant to keep Ypsilanti-area seniors active and fight social isolation.

Broadway Park West in Ann Arbor.
First public programming at new Ann Arbor park includes Pilates, yoga classes

Ann Arbor’s new Broadway Park West is coming alive this summer with its first public programming, featuring free Pilates and yoga classes for residents of all ages and experience levels.

LaWanda Hollister and Josie Ann Lee of We the People Opportunity Farm in Ypsilanti.
Ypsi’s We the People Opportunity Farm will continue founder Melvin Parson’s mission after his sudden passing

Leadership at Ypsilanti nonprofit We The People Opportunity Farm is focused on ensuring the organization continues founder Melvin Parson's legacy after his unexpected death.

Young people participate in a cheerleading drill organized by Ypsilanti Community - The Village.
Making sports and fitness accessible to Ypsi-area kids is this nonprofit’s focus

The grassroots nonprofit Ypsilanti Community - The Village was created by Ypsilanti Community High School alumni who wanted to reduce young people's barriers to participating in sports.

Cherisa Allen
Ypsi schools’ Mental Health Awareness Fair aims to offer resources, reduce stigma

Ypsilanti Community Schools are celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month with their fourth annual Mental Health Awareness Fair on May 16 from noon-3 p.m. at Prospect Park in Ypsilanti.

Seeking help: What the mental health care journey looks like in Washtenaw County and beyond

More Michiganders are receiving mental health treatment for mental illness than ever before. 

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