Health Promotion

Community Health Advocates

Late in 2009, a partnership group led by Washtenaw County Public Health (WCPH) applied for and received funding to address health disparities in Washtenaw County. The grant is a three year project in which WCHP and its partners will address the social determinants (or social factors) that impact health.

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Physical Activity

 

Prescription for Health

 

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Substance abuse continues to be associated with various individual, familial, and community issues. The Health Promotion/Disease Prevention Division (HPDP) understands the importance of providing alcohol and drug information and resources to promote healthy communities and individual well-being. HPDP provides a variety of information for parents, families and community coalitions as well as resources for prevention professionals and local efforts.

HESJ workplan

 

Health Promotion / Disease Prevention

The Health Promotion / Disease Prevention Division works with community partners to improve health and prevent disease where Washtenaw County residents live, work, learn and play. This means addressing the things that make residents sick, such as lack of access to healthy foods and lack of safe places to be physically active. HP/DP staff and community partners work together to set policy, implement programs, and change community environments so that healthy living is easier for individuals to achieve.

Healthy Eating

While it's widely known that eating a healthy diet protects against heart disease, cancer and obesity, many Washtenaw County residents struggle to eat nutritious foods. The HP/DP Division provides a variety of nutrition services through a mix of funding sources including the Michigan Nutrition Network, Michigan Department of Community Health, and the Kresge Foundation. Our emphasis is on connecting people with healthy food resources, providing information on the benefits of eating healthier, providing skills to build self-efficacy, and motivating people to change their eating behaviors.

Tobacco Use Prevention

Washtenaw County Public Health, using funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health, maintains a Tobacco Reduction Coalition in our county and complete workplan activities around elimination of secondhand smoke exposure, promoting tobacco addiction treatment and maintaining an active coalition.

Emotional Well-being and Suicide Prevention

As part of the Washtenaw Alive Coalition, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HP/DP)staff are building a stronger network of suicide prevention gatekeepers throughout the county for youth 15-24 years old. The HP/DP division is currently in year 2 of a 3 year grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health to provide training, education and advocacy about sucide prevention. Specially, staff are building a suicide attempt survelliance system, coordinating coalition activities and forming a Youth Advisory Council.

Health Disparities

The Health Equity/Social Justice Team at Washtenaw County Public Health (WCPH) is focused on assuring, in partnership with the community, the conditions necessary for people to live healthy lives through prevention and protection programs. It is the vision of the Team is to create a healthy community in which every resident enjoys the best possible state of health and well-being.

Resources for Parents

 

Clean Indoor Air Regulation

 

Tobacco

 

Traumatic Events Response Network

 

Washtenaw Alive

 

Nutrition and Healthy Eating

 

Physical Activity and Active Living

 

ph_2005objectives.pdf

 

ph_adultobesity.pdf

 

Health Improvement Plan (HIP)

 

Schools

 

Substance Abuse Prevention

 

Food Marketing to Children Presentation

 

Secondary Trauma PDF

 

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blossom flowers

paper people

 

food pantry

 

farmers market

farmers market

Healthy Food Resource Guide

a guide to finding healthy foods in the Ypsilanti area