Health Department | Washtenaw County, MI

First case of hantavirus reported in Michigan - case is in Washtenaw County

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Washtenaw County Health Department are investigating the first confirmed human case of Sin Nombre hantavirus detected in Michigan. Read on...
NEW! Washtenaw County Health Department Clinical RV Supports Community COVID-19 Vaccination

We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of our new clinical outreach vehicle! It's first job is helping us make COVID-19 vaccination as easy and accessible as possible. Watch for it coming to a pop-up vaccination clinic near you. Read on...
New Health for All Washtenaw website provides community health data, stories, and action

What does health look like in Washtenaw County? www.healthforallwashtenaw.org is a central location for interactive data, stories, and action items on what impacts our health – think of it as an online health record for all of Washtenaw County. Read on...

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La Fábrica de Leche: WIC’s new breastfeeding educational initiative for Spanish-speaking mothers

Washtenaw County WIC is beginning a new initiative to educate Spanish-speaking mothers on the importance of breastfeeding while providing a safe and open space for breastfeeding support. Read on...
WIC Celebrates Ramadan

Maintaining adequate nutrition is difficult for all mothers when they are pregnant or breastfeeding, but especially so for Muslim moms who may be fasting during the month of Ramadan Read on...
Black Mothers’ Breastfeeding Group Lowering Disparities

"Being able to meet up with other mothers of color, other mothers who look like me, I feel more supported and welcomed. To have that is awesome, and to know it’s in your community.” Read on...

Public Health Babies

We strive to support health for moms and babies wherever they are. Breastfeeding staff members can bring their little ones under six months to work.
Children's Special Health Care Services Picnic

Two Children's Special Health Care Services clients at the 2017 CSHCS Meet and Greet Picnic
Prescription for Health

A Prescription for Health participant with fresh food from the Pittsfield Township Farmers Market
Restaurant Inspections

One of our sanitarians inspecting a local restaurant to ensure food safety
Senior Project Fresh

Two Senior Project Fresh participants picking out food at the Ypsilanti Farmers Market
Babywearing at WIC Ice Cream Social

Babywearing demonstration at the WIC Ice Cream Social
We <3 Public Health
WIC Project Fresh

WIC Project Fresh provides coupons to WIC participants to buy fresh food at local farmers markets
WIC Project Fresh

WIC Project Fresh provides coupons to WIC participants to buy fresh food at local farmers markets
Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand

The Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand stops by our building every week during the summer
Whitmore Lake Community Conversation

Whitmore Lake community members prioritize health issues at a community conversation

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