Washtenaw Health Initiative

10/14/2025

📢 Grant opportunities that orgs in Washtenaw County might be interested in:

🔹 The Health Fund – Rapid Response Fund:https://mihealthfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/HealthFund_RapidResponseFund_RFP_July2025.pdf

🔹 Maternal & Infant Health Initiative (applications open Nov 2025): https://mihealthfund.org/grantmaking/maternal-infant-health

🔹 AAACF Grants: https://www.aaacf.org/nonprofits/grants-programs

09/10/2025

Can a Community Care Hub model help communities withstand funding cuts?

Here's how a CCH in Washtenaw County might help us maximize existing resources, leverage a pooled and braided funding model, demonstrate the value of integration, and build a platform for collective advocacy.

https://washtenawhealthinitiative.org/2025/07/community-care-hubs-a-tool-to-mitigate-the-impacts-of-funding-cuts/

09/09/2025

Strong leadership can protect health, dignity, and opportunity.

Lawmakers have the power to support Medicaid and the people it serves. Here’s how they can make a lasting impact, one decision at a time. ➡️

(Would you like a copy of our 17 Medicaid talking points for Michigan legislators and legislative staffers? Contact the WHI.)

09/04/2025

Federal funding cuts are beginning to ripple through communities across the country. The WHI sat down with leaders from three of Washtenaw County’s core institutions to talk about their perspectives and their plans for these changes.

We are sharing their insights here so that others in the health and social services space can learn from each other. It’s by working together that we can guide the county through this challenging time:

https://washtenawhealthinitiative.org/2025/07/how-local-washtenaw-county-orgs-are-responding-to-funding-cuts-hear-from-those-on-the-ground/

09/02/2025

When Medicaid is at risk, so are the people who rely on it.

From rural health clinics to working parents and kids, cuts to Medicaid put real lives and services in danger. That's why the WHI created 17 Medicaid talking points for Michigan legislators and legislative staffers.

Swipe through to see what’s at stake. ⚠️

08/28/2025

By this point we've all heard about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – the name given to the 2025 Federal Budget Reconciliation Bill.

The Act, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, includes large reductions in spending and key changes to health and social care programs including Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act insurance exchanges, and food and nutrition programs such as SNAP.

Here are our suggestions to stay informed on how the bill will affect Washtenaw County.

https://washtenawhealthinitiative.org/2025/07/the-big-beautiful-bill-what-federal-cuts-mean-for-michigan-and-how-to-stay-informed/

08/26/2025

Medicaid supports over 3 million people in Michigan. It’s more than health insurance. It helps families, strengthens communities, and keeps our economy moving.

The WHI created 17 Medicaid talking points for Michigan legislators and legislative staffers. Flip through to see a few of them.

06/24/2025

Air quality is a growing concern, especially during the summer. Let's share this resource with Washtenaw County residents and keep everyone informed.

https://www.washtenaw.org/3834/Air-Quality
Washtenaw County Health Department

Local air quality can impact our daily lives. Like the weather, air quality can change from day to day. Learn more about how to stay safe when air quality is poor.

06/19/2025

An encouraging report on the opioid epidemic from the Washtenaw County Health Department

Stay informed of all news related to local public health.

06/17/2025

Are the people you served food insecure? Food Gatherers' has a map of food resources in Washtenaw County. Let's share it with those who need it.

https://www.foodgatherers.org/foodresources/
Food Gatherers

06/13/2025

There are still spots available in this childbirth class -- free for those with Medicaid!

https://www.washtenaw.org/1129/Health-Department?contentId=ca2fdead-7ec8-4068-9d43-6b147245c0ab

06/12/2025

Medicaid supports over 3 million people in Michigan.

It’s more than health insurance. It helps families, strengthens communities, and keeps our economy moving. Flip through to see why it matters so much. 👇