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Posted on: March 17, 2023

Take the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey!

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Español: ¡Realice la Encuesta de Salud Comunitaria del Condado de Washtenaw!

The Washtenaw County Health Department is inviting residents to share what they think about health in our county by taking the Washtenaw County Community Health Survey. The survey...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

WEMU Highlights WCSO Specialized Programs for Ypsilanti Youth

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WeLIVE's Trevonte Thomas tells his story of survival and how these specialized programs work. 

View/Listen to the show by clicking on the picture. 

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Posted on: February 6, 2023

National Gun Violence Survivors Week

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Each day this week we will post a new video of a Washtenaw County survivor sharing their story in their own words. 

Please help us amplify their voices and the lessons learned by sharing their stories.

I Am A Survivor: Roger Roper

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Health Officer Begins Three-Year Term on Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board of Directors

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Jimena Loveluck, Washtenaw County Health Officer, has been appointed to the Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Livingston Board of Directors. Loveluck, whose nomination was formally approved by the Board in November 2022, began serving her three-year term earli...

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Posted on: January 5, 2023

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton Looks Forward to Working with State and Local Partners to Imp

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The following  link is to the press release put out by the State Court Administrative Office which also contains a link to the full report.  

https://www.courts.michigan.gov/news-releases/2022/december/jail-reform-advisory-council-annual-...

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Posted on: November 29, 2022

Free COVID-19 Treatment Available Through the Washtenaw County Health Department

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Washtenaw County residents who don’t have health insurance or access to a health care provider are invited to join COVID Plan4Health, a new Washtenaw County Health Department program that connects people to free antiviral treatment (Paxlovid) if they test...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Funding Moves Forward for Eastern County Recreation and Community Center

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MEDIA RELEASE

November 21,  2022

For Immediate Release

Contact: Crystal S. Campbell || Public Information Officer 

[email protected] || (734) 478-1856

FUNDING MOVES FORWARD FOR EASTERN COUNTY RECREATION ANDCOMMUNITY CENTER

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Posted on: November 1, 2022

Media Release: Understanding and Supporting CVI

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Recently, several loud voices are pushing back against the concept of community-based peers with lived experience working to save lives through the anti-violence movement. This push back is short-sighted, irresponsible, and contrary to the national emergi...

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Posted on: October 26, 2022

Washtenaw County ID Card Now More Accessible - Application Fee Reduced

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Washtenaw County ID Card Program Now More Accessible to Residents

Application Fee Reduced from $25 to $10

Ann Arbor, Michigan - The Washtenaw County ID Card program is now more accessible to county residents in need of obtaining identifica...

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Posted on: October 18, 2022

Get Your Updated COVID-19 Booster and Flu Shot

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As the weather gets colder and more of us gather indoors with loved ones, flu and COVID-19 vaccines (including updated boosters) are critically important in protecting health. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages everyone to get a flu shot an...

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Posted on: June 17, 2022

What to know about COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

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Washtenaw County is currently at a "low"?COVID-19 Community Level (as of 1/26/23).  

CDC guidance at this level doesn't include broad masking recommendations. However, at all levels, people ca...

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Posted on: June 21, 2022

First Household Connected as part of Board’s Historic Broadband Infrastructure Investment

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Washtenaw County, MI – In September 2021, the Board of Commissioners approved a historic investment for Washtenaw County to become one of the first counties in the state to create a path for every household to access highspeed broadband internet....

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Posted on: October 14, 2021

Washtenaw County to Begin Comprehensive Climate Action Planning Process

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Washtenaw County, MI – Last week, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution to allocate funds to climate action planning efforts. The resolution approves a contract with Resource Recycling Systems to assist in the development of a compr...

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