Washtenaw County has completed its first Community Health Assessment since the COVID-19 pandemic in order to gather data on community health needs that will help guide the county and its health partners. Dayna Brimley, a Community Health Analyst with the Washtenaw County Health Department, stated that the assessment identified three top health priorities for the community: mental health, access to healthcare, and access to healthy food. She explained that both data and community input indicated these as the most critical needs in Washtenaw at the moment.
The county health department now intends to collaborate with community members to develop actionable steps to address these top priorities. Brimley emphasized the importance of involving the community in this process to ensure that nothing is done in isolation. This partnership with the community will be vital as the department works on defining specific action items and goals with county partners and community members throughout the remainder of the year 2027.
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