Health Improvement Plan (HIP)

Community, Data, Strategies

Beginning in 1995, the Washtenaw County Public Health Department has led a countywide partnership called the Health Improvement Plan (HIP). Our purpose is to improve health in Washtenaw County by facilitating partnerships, providing information, and developing strategies. The partnership has included health systems, community agencies, coalitions, government, universities, and county residents. New partners are welcome!

HIP staff supports its community partners by:

Monitoring health-related data and prioritizing critical health issues
Sharing health improvement strategies proven to succeed
Encouraging organizational collaboration
Identifying available resources

Partners are encouraged to apply HIP information by developing health improvement strategies consistent with their organization's mission. More on HIP's history

Featured Links

Board of Commissioners Host a “HIP Working Session” – On August 6th, Washtenaw County Commissioners learned first-hand about HIP from Washtenaw County Public Health (WCPH) staff who are actively engaged in HIP. Board members applauded HIP’s longstanding service and expressed their desire for HIP and its coalition to regularly inform and communicate specific positions they support on local and state policy issues. View the session.
The Fall HIP Happenings is now available!
The September Community Health Committee presentation materials are available: Go to Presentations and Reports and scroll to "Other Health Topics" to find presentations about Health Equity by Diana Torres-Burgos, M.D., and Adreanne Waller, MPH, both from Washtenaw County Public Health.
A Depression Management Resource List of nonprofit resources available in Washtenaw County for managing depression is now available. The lists, developed earlier this year by HIP partners, is limited to organizations identifying counseling, groups, advocacy, case management, or medication management as their primary services. The list will be updated annually. Go to Presentations and Reports and scroll to "Depression and Mental Health."
HIP Helps! Across the county, organizations translate HIP data, partnerships, and strategies into successful health improvement interventions. Learn more about how several organizations have made a difference in our county.
- Project Healthy Schools: All School "Beach" Volleyball Tournament (HIP Success Story, Vol. 1, No. 1)
- Maps and Murals: Chelsea, Manchester and Dexter (HIP Success Story, Vol. 1, No. 2)
- Pioneering Healthier Communities: Reshaping Policies (HIP Success Story, Vol. 1, No. 3)
- Building Healthy Communities: Downtown Ypsilanti Farmers' Market (HIP Success Story, Vol. 1, No. 4)
Have Data, Will Travel! Do you want to know more about the health status and practices of the community your organization serves? HIP staff can develop reports and make presentations to your organization that will help you identify the health needs of your audience. Click here to request assistance.
HIP 2020 Objectives brochure available 8.5x14 paper recommended for printing. A limited supply is available through HIP.

Last Updated: 10/09