HIP Happenings
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
Archived HIP Happenings Issues Suggestions or Story Ideas?
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
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December 31, 2007 11:01 am
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
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
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
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
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
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December 31, 2007 11:06 am
December 31, 2007 11:06 am
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