Health Department | Washtenaw County, MI

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Measles Information

There is a measles outbreak in Michigan. An international travel related case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County. View exposure locations here. If you're not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune, now is the time to get vaccinated. Read on...
Read our 2018 Annual Report

In 2018, the Washtenaw County Health Department provided thousands of clinical visits and environmental health inspections. We took action against new and reemerging threats like PFAS, hepatitis A and measles. And we centered a vision for health equity. Read on...
County Health Rankings: Washtenaw County is healthy. But not for all.

Washtenaw County ranks as the fourth healthiest county in Michigan– and first in health behaviors and clinical care. But the 2019 County Health Rankings also show that while there are a lot of opportunities for health in Washtenaw, not everyone benefits. Read on...
Eleven Percent of Washtenaw County Pregnant Women Smoke. Free Help is Available.

Pregnant women can get free help in quitting smoking and tobacco use by calling the Michigan Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Read on...
Community-wide Solutions Needed to Address Opioid Epidemic

Some epidemics rush in like a tornado with immediate obvious destruction. The opioid epidemic is more like fungus that slowly attacks trees, eventually decimating the forest. This is the focus of the new "Healing Forest" report by the Health Department. Read on...
Marijuana Legalization: What You Need to Know

Adult-use recreational marijuana is now legal in Michigan. Here's what you need to know about the law and the health effects. Read on...
We Support our Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Community Members

The Washtenaw County Health Department strongly opposes efforts (or attempts) by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to narrowly define gender as “either male or female, unchangeable, and determined by the genitals that a person is born with” Read on...
Washtenaw County Sees Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

Eighteen adults in Washtenaw County have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease (Legionella pneumonia) in 2018. No deaths have been reported. Read on...
It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot

Sporadic cases of flu are being reported in Washtenaw County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends getting the flu vaccine before the end of October. Read on...
Vaping increasing among Washtenaw County Youth

Head back to school nicotine free. While cigarette smoking may be declining among youth, an alternative to this traditional method is on the rise: electronic vapor products. Read on...
Michigan extends ‘Do Not Eat’ Fish Advisory for Huron River to Lake Erie

On Aug., 31, 2018, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued an expanded ‘Do Not Eat’ fish advisory for all fish in the Huron River in Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, and Monroe Counties. Read on...
Washtenaw County Health Department Awarded 'Play Everywhere Challenge' Grant

To make our Humans Services Building more welcoming, and to help families claim and play in the space, the project - named Play Here: Play Together - will bring a bright, interactive play space promoting physical activity and health. Read on...
Stop Hepatitis A: Get Vaccinated

Vaccination and good handwashing can prevent the spread of illness. Call 734-544-6700 to schedule an appointment. Read on...
STD Rates Increasing in Washtenaw County

There were 560 cases of gonorrhea in Washtenaw County in 2017 – the highest number of cases in 25 years. Get tested for STDs and to take steps to prevent infections. Read on...

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Want to Make a Healthy Change? Sign Up for Wise Choices

Wise Choices helps Washtenaw County residents make healthy changes with free health screenings and health coaching. To enroll, call the Washtenaw County Health Department at 734-544-6700 and ask for Wise Choices. Read on...
All Are Welcome Here

When everyone is healthy, we all benefit. We proudly serve immigrants, refugees and all who live in Washtenaw County. Read on...
Stress-Free Immunizations: We’ve got you covered

Even after receiving multiple shots and blood tests, Deena Hawasli was smiling after her appointment with the Washtenaw County Health Department’s immunization program. 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

April 2019

Fri Apr. 26

Board of Health Meeting
Tue May 7

Coalition for Action on Remediation of Dioxane (CARD) Quarterly Meeting with State of Michigan
Mon May 13

Families Against Narcotics Washtenaw County Monthly Meeting

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Measles Information

Read our 2018 Annual Report

County Health Rankings: Washtenaw County is healthy. But not for all.

Eleven Percent of Washtenaw County Pregnant Women Smoke. Free Help is Available.

Community-wide Solutions Needed to Address Opioid Epidemic

Marijuana Legalization: What You Need to Know

We Support our Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Intersex Community Members

Washtenaw County Sees Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

It's Time to Get Your Flu Shot

Vaping increasing among Washtenaw County Youth

Michigan extends ‘Do Not Eat’ Fish Advisory for Huron River to Lake Erie

Washtenaw County Health Department Awarded 'Play Everywhere Challenge' Grant

Stop Hepatitis A: Get Vaccinated

STD Rates Increasing in Washtenaw County

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Want to Make a Healthy Change? Sign Up for Wise Choices

All Are Welcome Here

Stress-Free Immunizations: We’ve got you covered

Public Health Babies

Children's Special Health Care Services Picnic

Prescription for Health

Restaurant Inspections

Senior Project Fresh

Babywearing at WIC Ice Cream Social

We <3 Public Health

WIC Project Fresh

WIC Project Fresh

Ypsilanti Mobile Farm Stand

Whitmore Lake Community Conversation

April 2019

Fri Apr. 26

Tue May 7

Mon May 13

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