Public Health Department
Washtenaw County Public Health
Got an Opinion about Swine Flu? Tell Us!
Washtenaw County Public Health is looking for feedback about our local response to H1N1 (also known as swine flu). Complete the survey and enter a drawing to win one of five $100 Meijer gift cards.
March into spring with National Nutrition Month
The American Dietetic Association created Nutrition Month in 1973 to promote healthy eating for everyone. Use this month to learn more about nutrition and eating healthy foods.
Join the Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps is a nationwide network of organized volunteers. The Washtenaw County local chapter is looking for medical and non-medical residents to join the WC MRC and help foster resiliency in our community.
Tuberculosis Q & A
What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis that is spread from person to person through the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts of the body, such as the brain, kidneys or the spine.
Gastrointestinal illness on the rise
Have you or your family recently been ill with vomiting and diarrhea? There is a good chance it was caused by a norovirus. Noroviruses are highly contagious viruses that cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping. Some people also experience headache, low grade fever, and body aches. Symptoms usually last for 24 to 48 hours.
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases at all-time high
In 2009, reported cases of pertussis in Washtenaw County reached a record 81 cases. This is by far the highest number of cases since 1992 (when electronic record keeping started). The last record year was 2003, when 36 cases of pertussis were reported in Washtenaw County. Statewide, cases in 2009 more than doubled over the previous year.
