Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network highlights expansion of mobile crisis, urgent care and youth services At the Wayne County Commission meeting, DWIN President and CEO presented the network’s 2024–25 annual report, reporting roughly 123,000 members, over 400 providers, 4,031 crisis-center presentations in June 2024, and that more than half of mobile-crisis encounters result in people remaining at home; commissioners moved to receive and file the report.

The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is revolutionizing mental health care with mobile crisis teams and an urgent care center, serving over 123,000 members and emphasizing community engagement!

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Wayne County updates Well Wayne initiatives; commissioners press for transparency on medical-debt relief Wayne County Health & Human Services presented progress on Well Wayne programs — vision screenings, Narcan access, air-quality monitoring, food access and medical-debt relief — and asked the commission to renew the county's contract with Undo Medical Debt for one year. Commissioners pressed staff for ZIP-code reporting, funding clarity and data on who benefits.

Wayne County is making strides in health initiatives, but commissioners are demanding transparency on medical-debt relief and program impact.

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Wayne County names Camille Johnson director and appoints Dr. Avni Sheff as medical health officer The commission approved Camille Johnson as director of Health, Human and Veterans Services and appointed Dr. Avni Sheff as Wayne County Medical Health Officer (effective Dec. 1). Commissioners praised both leaders for pandemic and public‑health work.

Wayne County has made significant strides in public health leadership, appointing Camille Johnson as director and Dr. Avni Sheff as medical health officer, both pledging to enhance community outcomes.

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Wayne County confirms health-department leadership appointments and readies SNAP pause response; commissioners ask for reporting on ARPA-funded programs The commission approved permanent appointments for Dr. Avni Sheth as medical health officer and Kaniel Johnson as director of Health, Human and Veterans Services. Commissioners pressed for written reports on public-health programs funded with ARPA and staff said they will return next week with a proposal to mitigate impacts from a federal SNAP-pay/

Wayne County has taken bold steps to strengthen public health leadership and address SNAP benefit uncertainties—what's next for the community's health initiatives?

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Wayne County approves Rx Kids cash-allowance agreement with Michigan State University to pilot in six communities The Wayne County Health and Human Services Committee approved an agreement with Michigan State University and partners to launch Rx Kids, a place-based cash-allowance program that provides $1,500 prenatal and $500 per month for six months (up to $4,500 per child) in six high-need Wayne County communities; the vote passed with one recorded oppose.

Wayne County just approved a groundbreaking cash-allowance program for expectant mothers, providing up to $4,500 in support to enhance prenatal care in six underserved communities!

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Wayne County staff report nearly 4,000 student eyeglasses, Narcan vending stations and $42 million in medical debt relief County health staff updated commissioners on a package of public-health programs including a school vision program that will distribute nearly 4,000 eyeglasses, an ongoing Narcan vending-machine rollout, air-quality monitoring efforts and a medical-debt relief partnership that has erased about $42 million in debt; the commission voted to receivethe

Wayne County is on a mission to improve lives, distributing nearly 4,000 eyeglasses to students, rolling out Narcan vending machines, and wiping out $42 million in medical debt!

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HHBS seeks grant to boost health staff morale post-COVID pandemic HHBS applies for grant to support health workers recovering from pandemic burnout

Wayne County is taking bold steps to support health workers and improve community wellness with new grants and mobile grocery initiatives!

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Wayne County Commissioners proclaim 2025 Men's Health Week to promote health awareness Commissioners approve June 2025 as Men's Health Week to raise awareness on men's health issues.

Wayne County is taking a bold step to tackle health challenges with a new budget aimed at reducing infant mortality and proclaiming June 2025 as Men's Health Week!

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MDHHS grants funding boost for public health hearing and vision programs Commission approves funding amendment to enhance hearing and vision services for local schools.

Wayne County is transforming its public health landscape with a significant funding boost for hearing and vision programs, promising to enhance care for children and ensure no one is left behind.

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Wayne County expands health initiatives with funding for vision care and food delivery programs Wayne County allocates funding to enhance vision services and food delivery for communities.

Wayne County is stepping up its game for children's health with a $1.6 million funding boost for vital services like vision care and food delivery!

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Commission confirms public health grant continuation and board reappointments Commissioners affirm ongoing public health grant and reappoint two to substance use board.

Wayne County officials celebrate the retention of vital public health funding, ensuring essential projects continue to thrive despite fiscal challenges.

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