Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer for most women of screening age. Having regular mammograms can help detect cancer earlier and lower the risk of dying from breast cancer.
For women ages 50-74 at average risk of breast cancer, the recommendation is to get a mammogram every 2 years. As of 2018, 78% of Washtenaw women in this age group have had a mammogram in the past 2 years.
We know the pandemic prevented many of us from keeping up with our regular health care screenings. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to check in with your doctor and make sure you're getting the care you need.
Women 40 to 49 years old should talk to their doctor about when to start and how often to get a mammogram. Learn more about breast cancer screening and how you can get a mammogram here.
Explore more community health data at https://healthforallwashtenaw.org!
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Tomorrow is Global Handwashing Day! Celebrate with an extra scrubbing. Good, consistent handwashing is one of the best and easiest ways to prevent the spread of illness.
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- Are you an experienced administrative professional? Want to use your leadership, customer service, and organizational skills to make Washtenaw County healthier? Apply to be our new Administrative Services Supervisor! See all the details and apply by 10/18: https://bit.ly/adminwchd
- The Washtenaw Health Plan (WHP) is hiring Spanish/English speaking Member Services Specialists! This position works to plan and implement enrollment and member services for WHP members, including identifying referrals and assisting with enrollment in other programs and services. See more details and apply by 10/18.
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The University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic is now taking new adult patients who don't have insurance coverage!
This clinic offers free primary and preventative care services. It is located in downtown Pinckney but open to Washtenaw residents. See more details in their flyer and call 734-936-7804 to schedule an appointment! PDF version of the flyer: https://bit.ly/wumclinic
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Join a local board or commission! Apply by 10/28.
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If you want to make positive change in our county, join a board or commission! There are many open seats on advisory bodies that directly impact health in Washtenaw, including the Board of Health, Food Policy Council, and more!
Apply by October 28th: washtenaw.org/boards
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Washtenaw at medium COVID-19 community level
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CDC guidance at this level doesn't include broad masking recommendations. However, at all levels, people can wear a mask based on preference or risk. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. A multilayer surgical, KN95, or N95 mask is recommended rather than a cloth mask.
At this level:
- Stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines (find a vaccine site near you @ https://vaccines.gov).
- Seek testing if feeling ill or if you have been exposed. Stay away from others if you are feeling ill, are waiting for test results, or have tested positive (www.washtenaw.org/covid19whattodo). If you test positive, talk to your doctor right away about treatment options to prevent severe illness.
- Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. If you’re exposed to someone with COVID, wear a mask around others, monitor symptoms, and test 5 days after exposure (www.washtenaw.org/covid19whattodo).
- Maintain improved ventilation throughout indoor spaces when possible.
If you are immunocompromised or at high risk for severe disease, wear a well-fitting mask or respirator when indoors in public. Talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should take additional preventative actions.
If you have household or social contact with someone at high risk, consider testing to detect infection before contact and consider wearing a mask when indoors with them.
See more info on prevention steps to take at this community level: https://bit.ly/WCC19LVL
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Find COVID-19 vaccines & boosters near you! Search online using https://vaccines.gov
- Click the blue button that says "Find COVID-19 Vaccines & Boosters."
- Search using your zip code to find the shots you want & make an appointment!
For help over the phone, call 211 or 1-800-232-0233. Bonus: you can use this site to find flu vaccines, too!
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Booster Drive Through on Thurs 10/20
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Need your updated/bivalent COVID-19 booster? We're hosting a booster drive through on Thursday, Oct 20 from 10:30am-3pm at 555 Towner in Ypsilanti!
- No appointment needed
- Bring insurance card if you have it (no cost to you if you don’t)
- Bivalent Pfizer boosters ONLY, for ages 5+
- No flu or other vaccines available
- Must be in-line by 3pm
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- Households in every Michigan zip code can order free test kits through Project ACT! If you already ordered tests from Project ACT last month, you can now request more on a monthly basis until February!
- Note for those who get tests through Project ACT: The FDA granted expiration date extensions for the iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test. Please use this tool to check the most updated expiration date of your kit.
- If you have health insurance, most insurance plans will now cover the cost of over-the-counter, at-home tests.
- See more on local testing sites and how to get free at-home tests here.
Masks
- Free KN95 masks are still available for pick-up during business hours at the Health Department. We also have kid-sized masks! (ages 5-12)
Treatment
- If you test positive for COVID-19, different treatment options may be available to you. Treatments can reduce the risk of becoming seriously ill or hospitalized due to COVID-19.
- If you test positive for COVID-19, talk to your primary care provider or an urgent care provider right away to see if you qualify for treatment. This is especially important for those who are high risk and/or are not up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccines. You must have a referral from a health care provider to access these treatments.
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Looking for information about vaccines other than the COVID-19 vaccine? Visit this page or call us at 734-544-6700 to make an appointment.
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Washtenaw County COVID-19 Vaccine Data
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See more COVID-19 vaccine data here.
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