NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2022 |
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A voluntary, county-wide collaboration focused on improving health,
health equity, and health care for Washtenaw's low-income, uninsured,
underinsured, and underrepresented populations.
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For a second year, the WHI will honor collaborations with a significant, positive impact on community health. In our community, there are various organizations working towards similar goals. However, collaboratives can break down silos and allow individuals to achieve more together. Take a look at our nominees and cast your vote by Wednesday, November 30th!
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The WHI hopes to make a positive impact by informing Washtenaw County residents about how voting affects their health, and the health of their community. In preparation for this year's midterm election, the WHI is pleased to present our new Vote for Health toolkit. The toolkit includes educational resources about the connection between health and voting and tools to help voters cast their ballot on November 8th.
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This year's summit drew 141 participants from 60 different organizations. The event aimed to address the range of subjects critical in fighting the harms associated with opioid and other substance use, including the intersection of social determinants of health and person-centered approaches to recovery.
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The WHI sees two leadership transitions as current steering committee members change roles. After 11 years of service, guiding the WHI from its inception, long-time WHI co-chair Doug Strong will step down. Dr. Brent Williams will replace Strong as co-chair, while Alfreda Rooks will move into the role of secretary.
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Year founded: 1973
Mission: To provide the best possible care to our patients and community, including people whose economic, social or cultural conditions might otherwise prevent them from accessing health care.
Key focus areas: Affordable and accessible health care for all
Services:
Primary care for all ages: annual exams, screenings and treatment of illness, preventative care.
Women’s Health: offers women of all ages care such as contraceptives, prenatal care visits, postpartum care for moms, pediatric care for newborns. They also offer breast cancer screenings, and education, screening and testing for sexually transmitted infections.
Prenatal Care: Packard Health partners with The University of Michigan Department of Family Medicine to provide you with the best care team for your pregnancy. Services include: pregnancy testing, regular checkups and prenatal testing, laboratory services, nutritional counseling, parenting education, childbirth classes, delivery at UM Women’s Hospital, and more.
Behavioral health care including: mental health evaluation and referral, brief solution focused therapy, psychiatry consultation, depression screening and case management, substance abuse assessment and referral, treatment of co-occurring disorders.
Addiction treatment services: including medicated assisted treatment
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Chronic disease management: working together with an RN care manager and RN nutritionist, Packard Health helps patients learn important self-management skills and home monitoring, medication management, diet and exercise. Packard Health can also assist with coordinating care with specialists.
Care assistance including: insurance enrollment assistance, food assistance, medication assistance, and transportation assistance
Community Outreach Services including: a clinic at the Delonis Center serving homeless, pop-up vaccine clinics throughout the community in partnership with the Washtenaw County Health Department and other organizations
Executive Director: Raymond Rion, MD
Address: 3 clinic locations, 1 administrative
- Packard Health Main - 2650 Carpenter Road, Ann Arbor MI 48108
- Packard Health West - 1915 Pauline Boulevard, Ann Arbor MI 48103
- Packard Health Ypsilanti - 200 Arnet Street, Suite 150, Ypsilanti MI 48198
- Packard Health Administrative Offices - 5200 Venture Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (no patient appointments)
Phone: 734-971-1073
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Rylee Barnsdale, Concentrate
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Deadline for concept paper: December 7, 2022
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Every household in Michigan can request free at-home COVID-19 tests through Project ACT. Learn more.
The Washtenaw County Health Department is hosting booster drives. Learn more.
Washtenaw County has launched a new utility assistance program for people who need help with outstanding water bills. Learn more.
Washtenaw County’s Office of Community and Economic Development has released their 2021 annual report. Learn more.
A local collaborative is hosting an expungement fair for individuals with at least one conviction on November 5th. Sign up.
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Washtenaw County provides information for voters including registration and absentee support. Learn more.
Home of New Vision is promoting their substance use prevention resource guide on November 4th. Learn more.
Washtenaw County launched their 2022 Home Weatherization Program to help residents prepare for the winter season. Learn more.
Washtenaw County ID Card is now more accessible thanks to the reduced application fee. Learn more.
Washtenaw County’s WishYouKnew mental health campaign is looking for young people ages 12-18 to shape the next phase of the campaign. Learn more.
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Washtenaw County COVID-19 vaccine clinic information. Read.
COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County. Read.
Are you or a loved one in need of a ride to a COVID-19 vaccination appointment? Read.
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