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Health Improvement Plan of Washtenaw County

E-Newsletter: Winter, 2007

The Health Improvement Plan (HIP) of Washtenaw County is an on-going partnership, led by Washtenaw County Public Health, that includes health systems, community agencies, coalitions, and individuals all working together to improve the health of Washtenaw County residents.

FEATURES:

2007: It Was a Very Good Year!
Michigan Prevents Prodromal Progression (M3P) Update
Mental Illness and Wellbeing Report Available
Call to Action: State Smoke-free Policy
Washtenaw Steps Up continues in 2008
YMCA Ann Arbor Pioneers a Healthier Community

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2007: It Was a Very Good Year!
Let it be known that HIP partners are not afraid to roll up their sleeves and dive right in!! Evidence of this “get ‘er done!” attitude crystallizes as we take stock of a list of selected 2007 partnership accomplishments: Finalized [more]
December 31, 2007 11:01 am

Michigan Prevents Prodromal Progression Update
Michigan Prevents Prodromal Progression (M3P) has a mission to reduce the incidence of mental illness (such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder) in Washtenaw County through early detection. The M3P Program is going strong, facilitating a [more]
December 31, 2007 11:02 am

Mental Illness and Wellbeing Report Available
The Washtenaw County Public Health Department is pleased to release our newest report, ‘Mind Matters: A Public Health Approach to Mental Illness and Well-Being.’ This chartbook, one in a series of other Public Health topical reports including [more]
December 31, 2007 11:04 am

Call to Action: State Smoke-free Policy
Below is a call to action from Susan Schechter, J.D., Director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association of Michigan. Her message and request is in regards to HB 4163 which would make Michigan workplaces (including bars, restaurants) smoke [more]
December 31, 2007 11:05 am

Washtenaw Steps Up continues in 2008
Washtenaw County Public Health is pleased to announce that the Michigan Department of Community Health's Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Section has granted Washtenaw Steps Up (WSU) a third year of funding! [more]
December 31, 2007 11:05 am

YMCA Ann Arbor Pioneers a Healthier Community
The Ann Arbor YMCA has been chosen to receive a Pioneering Healthier Communities grant! Hear from Diane Carr, Senior Program Director with the Ann Arbor YMCA, as she gives an update on this exciting opportunity: As part of the YMCA [more]
December 31, 2007 11:06 am