Michigan organizations help people living with autism reduce risks of COVID-19
COVID-19 has inflicted a disproportionate burden on many groups, but one of the least recognized is people living with autism spectrum disorder.
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Washtenaw County opens free 24/7 hotline for substance use treatment support
County residents struggling with substance use can now call the county's CARES hotline to receive an immediate professional screening, treatment referral, and additional services and resources.
Ann Arbor philanthropists’ gift to create 10 annual free-ride scholarships for WCC nursing students
A recent $1 million gift to the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation by Stephen and Agnes Reading will provide 10 full-tuition nursing scholarships per year in perpetuity.
With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage
Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.
Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
The pandemic's mental health impacts are expected to remain for the long term – and many of Michigan’s communities, mental health professionals, and researchers are already preparing to address them.
What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2022?
With 2022 upon us, we've asked each of our staffers to weigh in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in the new year.
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings
The state is looking back to examine how the 2014 introduction of the Healthy Michigan Plan has improved health for Michigan residents who otherwise could not afford health insurance.
Washtenaw Health Initiative marks 10 years of improving health care for all county residents
The collaborative of more than 200 stakeholders formed in 2011 to help implement the Affordable Care Act, but has expanded far beyond its initial mission.
Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.
Washtenaw County opens free 24/7 hotline for substance use treatment support
County residents struggling with substance use can now call the county's CARES hotline to receive an immediate professional screening, treatment referral, and additional services and resources.
Ann Arbor philanthropists’ gift to create 10 annual free-ride scholarships for WCC nursing students
A recent $1 million gift to the Washtenaw Community College (WCC) Foundation by Stephen and Agnes Reading will provide 10 full-tuition nursing scholarships per year in perpetuity.
With COVID cases peaking, Michigan seeks solutions to health care worker shortage
Michigan health care leaders are advocating for investments to support staffing needs in hospitals, nursing facilities, emergency medical services, and workforce training programs.
Michigan prepares for long-term mental health effects of COVID-19
The pandemic's mental health impacts are expected to remain for the long term – and many of Michigan’s communities, mental health professionals, and researchers are already preparing to address them.
What are you most excited for in Washtenaw County in 2022?
With 2022 upon us, we've asked each of our staffers to weigh in on what they're most excited for in Washtenaw County in the new year.
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion leads to lower uninsured rates, improved health, and cost savings
The state is looking back to examine how the 2014 introduction of the Healthy Michigan Plan has improved health for Michigan residents who otherwise could not afford health insurance.
Washtenaw Health Initiative marks 10 years of improving health care for all county residents
The collaborative of more than 200 stakeholders formed in 2011 to help implement the Affordable Care Act, but has expanded far beyond its initial mission.
Michigan projects aim to dismantle racism at the root of maternal and infant deaths
Racism is killing mothers and babies in Michigan – and initiatives across the state are working to tackle that root cause and save lives.
PODCAST: Migrant workers, rural Michigan, and rethinking community during COVID
On this week's episode of Michigan's State of Health, we're digging into how migrant workers have embodied rural Michigan's experience with COVID-19 – and how to improve health care for all rural Michiganders in the long run.
