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FDA Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Along with WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches (sold locally at Dollar Tree and on Amazon), additional products have been added to this recall for elevated levels of lead:

• Schnucks-brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches and variety pack
• Weis-bra...

Washtenaw County Health Department Shares Findings from Extreme Weather Preparedness Survey

The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing an Extreme Weather Preparedness Survey Summary detailing findings from a local survey of older adults in Washtenaw. The summary shares key survey findings describing knowledge gaps and barriers to commun...

‘Tis the Season for Fall Vaccinations

11/29 update: Walk-ins at the Health Department for flu and COVID-19 vaccines are welcome during clinic hours all through the month of December! 

Stop by without an appointment Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:00am or 1:00-4:00pm to get vaccinated (555 ...

Jobs at the Health Department

For the most recent information about open positions at the Health Department, visit the Washtenaw County jobs page.

• Fiscal Coordinator (apply by Tues, 12/5)
• WHP Member Services Specialist (apply by Tues, 11/28)
• Health Educator (apply by Tues, 11/28) - This ...

Opioid Deaths, Non-Opioid Drug Overdose Deaths Continue Increasing in Washtenaw County

The Washtenaw County Health Department has released a new Opioid Report detailing recent local drug overdose data trends. Though Washtenaw County has had lower drug overdose death rates than Michigan and the U.S. since 2019, local deaths are increasing.&a...

Catch Up Washtenaw: Local Vaccination Rates are Down

Vaccination rates among our local kids have fallen. This leaves children and our community at risk for preventable diseases and outbreaks. Please help us encourage local families and community members to catch up on their routine vaccinations. If you didn...

Washtenaw County Health Department Releases Firearm Death Report

The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a new Firearm Death Report detailing trends in firearm deaths from 2011-2022. Firearm death rates have been increasing in recent years at the county, state, and national level. 

“Unfortunately, f...

COVID-19 Mortality Report: 2020-2023

Español: COVID-19 Informe de mortalidad: 2020-2023

Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing a COVID-19 Mortality Report on the first three years of the pandemic (March 1, 2020 - Feb 25, 2023). While the loss of local lives was si...

What to know about COVID-19 in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County is currently at a "low"?COVID-19 Hospital Admission Level. See local COVID-19 data here. 

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