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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...

Jobs at the Health Department

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

• Social Worker (apply by Tues, 9/19) 2 positions open: 15917, 15918
• Temporary WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) (apply by Tues, 9/19...

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...

Washtenaw County Board of Health Urges Preventing and Reducing Tobacco Use

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...

Stay Healthy This Tick and Mosquito Season

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 ...

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...