Washtenaw County Health Department

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will present the county’s quadrennial budget at this evening's meeting. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more details.

Flu season is here, and there are other public health concerns on the minds of county health officials. That includes COVID-19. The Washtenaw County Health Department wants to limit spread of these viruses and is encouraging residents to get yearly vaccines. WEMU’s Taylor Bowie has more.

The COVID-19 hospitalization admission level remains low, but as students return to the classroom this week, some of the COVID data in Washtenaw County is trending in the wrong direction. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The number of cases of Lyme disease cases locally is on the rise. Washtenaw County epidemiologist Laura Bauman joined WEMU's David Fair with the latest information and advice on how to best protect yourself.

Firearm deaths are a significant public health issue. In Washtenaw County, the number of firearm suicides and homicides are up significantly. WEMU's David Fair explores the newly released Washtenaw County Firearms Report with the county's medical director, Dr. Juan Marquez.

Julie and Scott Halpert know all too well what it means to lose a loved one to self-inflicted harm. Their son Garrett took his own life in 2017. Ever since, the Halperts have been working to provide support to others in hopes of preventing more grief. Now the plan is to have a brick-and-mortar facility on 76-acres of land in Superior Township to provide holistic and non-medical support and care services for young adults struggling with life. And, it's to be called Garrett's Space. The Halperts joined WEMU's David Fair to share their story.

Washtenaw County saw the lowest death rate in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new report that takes a closer look at the numbers from March of 2020 until February of 2023. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding people to take some extra precautions to remain safe if they are going to the Ann Arbor Art Fair. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

The number of confirmed Lyme disease cases in Washtenaw County has tripled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and is now at a 10-year high. We get the details from WEMU’s Taylor Pinson.

Washtenaw County officials say it’s still too early to determine how severe this year’s mosquito season will be, but there are measures you can take to help. WEMU’s Taylor Pinson reports.