Posted on: September 12, 2023
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...
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Posted on: June 29, 2023
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...
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Posted on: August 16, 2023
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...
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Posted on: May 11, 2023
Menthol and fruit or sweet flavors in tobacco products are creating new generations of tobacco users among teens and young adults. Menthol use continues to lead to higher rates of smoking-related sickness and death among African Americans and other minori...
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Posted on: May 4, 2023
As the weather warms up, the Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent tick and mosquito bites while enjoying the outdoors. Ticks can be active when the weather is above 40°F and mosquitoes are just starting to be ...
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