Washtenaw County Health Department

05/05/2026

Local health care providers: there's still time to register for this TB training! RSVP using the link in the comments.

Local health care providers: please join us for an upcoming tuberculosis training!

Dr. Robert Dickson will be presenting on how to distinguish active TB from latent TB, how to treat latent TB, and how to make referrals to the Health Department.

📌 This provider training is on Tuesday, May 12 from 7:30 to 8:30am at the Washtenaw County Learning Resource Center (4135 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor). CME credit will be offered.

Please register using the link in the comments.

04/30/2026

Vapes are awful for health, but did you know they're also *terrible* for the planet? 😬

You can't recycle disposable vapes and their batteries create toxic waste. Plus, making vapes involves destructive mining operations and huge amounts of carbon pollution.

The to***co industry is detrimental to both our physical and environmental health.

🌎 Ready to protect your health and help the planet? See free quit support resources and learn about flavor bans on our website (link in the comments).

04/30/2026

Parents/guardians! Are you thinking ahead to a new school year for your preschooler or kindergartener? Remember to get hearing, vision, and oral health screenings on your calendar.

“We’ve provided free hearing and vision screenings for decades, and we’re thrilled to now support oral health screenings for our youngest students,” says Kimberly Collom, MS, Supervisor for the Hearing and Vision and Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment programs.

“Our goal is to identify health issues early to make sure kids get any dental, hearing, or vision support they may need."

👓🎧 All children starting kindergarten or preschool must have their hearing and vision tested *before* starting school. Call us to schedule now before the back-to-school rush: 734-544-6786.

🦷 NEW: kindergarteners need an oral health assessment before or during the school year. These screenings will be scheduled through schools starting in the fall and continuing through the year. Families may also choose to have their child’s screening done at their family dentist.

Learn more about these no-cost screenings using the link in the comments!

04/29/2026

In 2025, volunteers with the Health Department donated 65 hours of time providing first aid trainings, supporting community events, and more. 👏

This month, we celebrate our incredible volunteers who give their time, energy, and expertise to support the health of our community. Your dedication makes a real difference —thank you for all that you do!

04/29/2026

This May, let's break the stigma and talk openly about mental health together. Join us on Thurs, May 7 from 6-7:30pm for "Stress Less Together: A Free All-Ages Event in Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month" at YDL Superior Library!

Dr. Mishelle Rodriguez of Collaborative ChangeMakers will lead a presentation on stress management, guide group discussion and a mindfulness activity for all ages. Come grab light refreshments, free mental health resources, and wellness prizes!

Open to all Washtenaw County community members. RSVP is encouraged as space is limited. Scan QR code or visit link in comments to RSVP. Contact health@washtenaw.org with questions.

04/29/2026

Being a responsible gun owner can save lives. 🔒

Firearm injuries and deaths are preventable. Michigan law requires gun owners to store fi****ms in a locked container and/or unloaded and locked with a locking device when kids might be around.

✅ Here's a reminder that free cable gun locks are available at the Health Department and at local police stations!

See the link in the comments for more info and local data, including our latest 2025 Firearm Death Report.

04/28/2026

We're so excited to share our 2025 Annual Report! 🎉 Check it out using the link in the comments.

“This report highlights the extraordinary dedication of our local public health staff and partners,” says Jimena Loveluck, MSW, Health Officer. “We invite our community members to explore this report to learn about the many ways we protect and promote health in .”

“We are honored to serve as your local Health Department. This is a challenging time for public health, and for many of our community members. We take our responsibilities to protect and promote health seriously, and we will continue to serve all in our community with the resources we have.”

Highlights from the 2025 report include:

➡️ Our continued leadership of the County’s opioid settlement fund planning that awarded over $2.25 million in pass-through settlement funding to local organizations working to mitigate harms from the opioid epidemic.

➡️ Our local data reports that showed deaths from gun violence, suicides, and opioid overdoses all decreased in 2024. We also published reports on immigrant health, maternal and infant health, Lyme disease, COVID-19, RSV, and flu.

➡️ Celebration of the 10th anniversary of our Washtenaw County Dental Clinic.

➡️ The relaunch of our Pollution Prevention Program to ensure that hazardous materials are stored, used, and disposed of properly, helping to prevent environmental contamination.

➡️ The launch of our new Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment program in October that provided no-cost dental screenings to over 500 children in 2025.

➡️ Staff accomplishments recognized with county, state, and regional awards.

➡️ Our new capacity building grant to strengthen our work around community engagement, outreach, health improvement planning, and health equity.

Read and share the 2025 Annual Report using the link in the comments!

04/27/2026

The next Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee (OAC) meeting is Monday, May 4 from 11:30am to 1:00pm. These meetings are open to the public!

This is a hybrid meeting that will be remote and in-person. See the agenda and virtual meeting link in the comments.

04/24/2026

You can get Lyme disease from local ticks!

This story from Local 4 shows you how to prevent tick bites and features our Environmental Health Director, Kristen Schweighoefer, chatting about our vector surveillance program.

🔗 Get more Lyme and tick info using the link in the comments.

13 likes. "Lyme disease cases rising in Michigan -- What to know to stay safe"

04/23/2026

It's National Home Visiting Week!

Did you know that our Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) supports moms and babies through home visits?

MIHP social workers, nurses, and dietitians work together to provide support to pregnant women and infants up to 12 months old who have Medicaid. The goal of the program is to promote safe pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, and healthy infants.

Thank you to our MIHP staff for all you do for babies and families in Washtenaw County! ❤️

If you're pregnant or have an infant and you have Medicaid, call 734-544-2984 to get connected to MIHP. Learn more at the link in the comments.

04/23/2026

Check out CAN's 3rd Annual Mental Health Resource Fair next Friday, May 1st from 4:30-6:30pm at Bryant Community Center in Ann Arbor!

Bring friends and family for free smoothies, gift card door prizes (for the first 20 attendees), and explore mental health resources in Washtenaw County! Stop by the Health Department's resource table for Wish You Knew mental health resources and Washtenaw Health Project's healthcare coverage navigation resources.

See flyer for more details, and/or contact Kayla at ksamuels@canwashtenaw.org, or 734-994-2985 ext. 142.

04/21/2026

Our next Board of Health meeting is this Friday, April 24. This is a hybrid meeting that will be remote and in-person.

Find the agenda and Zoom link in the comments.

If you need assistance or translation to participate in public comment, please let us know by emailing health@washtenaw.org.

Nuestra próxima reunión de la Junta de Salud será este viernes 24 de abril. Será una reunión híbrida, a distancia y en persona.

Encuentre la agenda y el enlace de Zoom en los comentarios.

Si necesita ayuda o traducción para participar en comentarios públicos, háganoslo saber enviando un correo electrónico a health@washtenaw.org.