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Our offices will be closed on Monday, Jan 16 to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We'll be back Tuesday, Jan 17 to continue working for health for all.

We’re hiring temporary, part time interpreters/ translators! Come join our team and help make health education and resources more accessible to our community members.

We’re looking for people who speak English and a second language (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, French, and more). Responsibilities may include interpreting during clinical appointments, assisting with the translation of health materials, and supporting community health promotion efforts.

Apply by 1/24 here: https://bit.ly/wchd89

The pandemic didn't make STIs go away, but we know fewer people are getting tested.

STIs are really common and many people who have them don’t have any symptoms. The good news is that STI testing is quick and easy, and most STIs are easy to treat.

Give us a call at 734-544-6700 (or email health@washtenaw.org) to schedule an STI or HIV testing appointment! We can also help with STI treatment if needed. Check out our website for more info.

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month! The HPV vaccine can prevent six types of cancer, including cervical cancer. HPV vaccines are very safe and effective and are recommended for all people ages 9-26. Talk to your doctor about how you can get protection with the HPV vaccine and regular screenings!

United Way of Washtenaw County's 21-Day Equity Challenge has started! From January 9th - January 29th, you can take this self-guided learning journey and learn about the history and impacts of racism, and how it has shaped the lives of people in Washtenaw County.

Visit the Content Catalogue to unlock more activities and sign up for the Challenge.
These two infant products have been recalled (originally in April 2019 and with a reannouncement of the recalls this month): These products should not be used! Click the links above for refund information. Learn more about infant safe sleep here.
COVID-19

Washtenaw at medium COVID-19 community level

Washtenaw County is at a "medium" COVID-19 community level. CDC guidance at this level doesn't include broad masking recommendations. 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.

Please continue to use available, effective strategies to prevent and reduce the spread of illness in our community, including:

✔️ Get vaccinated and stay up-to-date on your COVID-19 vaccines - get your updated booster when eligible! (https://vaccinefinder.org).

✔️ Seek testing if feeling ill or if you have been exposed. Stay away from others if you are feeling ill or recently exposed, 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

Local COVID-19 Data

See this weekly summary as a PDF here.
See this two-week snapshot as a PDF here.
See more COVID-19 case data
Tests
  • Every US household can order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests from https://www.covid.gov/tests
  • Order your January tests! 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.
  • If you have health insurance, most insurance plans will 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.  
  • Learn about COVID Plan4Health, a new Health Department program that connects Washtenaw residents who don't have insurance or a doctor with treatment. 

Vaccines

  • Find COVID-19 vaccines & boosters near you! Search online using https://vaccines.gov
  • Not sure if you're due for another shot? Use the "find out when you can get your booster" tool here.
  • Learn more or schedule an appointment at a Health Department clinic.
Note: Initial COVID vaccines and boosters will be available at this pop-up. If you need an initial dose, please call ahead and make an appointment so the nurses can plan accordingly!

Local COVID-19 Vaccine Data

WCHD COVID-19 Website
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