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Reflections from a Health Department Intern

Read what Sarah R. Akaaboune learned working on our community health improvement work.

A Community Health Worker's Impact in Sycamore Meadows
A spotlight on how Kelly Goolsby uses her skills to build community in Sycamore Meadows.

State of Our Health: Reflections & a Path Forward

This event was a product of hundreds of hours of diligent data collection, research, meaningful collaboration, shared understanding, and mostly, a unique love and care for Washtenaw County's community members.

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County : Washtenaw

Health for All Number of the Month:

Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

69.8%

MI Value

Prior Value

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This indicator shows the percentage of adults that report having visited a doctor for a routine checkup within the past year.

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Adults who have had a Routine Checkup

Data Source: Michigan BRFSS

Data Snapshot for County: Washtenaw

Compared to MI Counties, Washtenaw has a value of 6.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.5%.

Adults with Cancer
(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to MI Counties, Washtenaw has a value of 16.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 21.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.7%.

Houses Built Prior to 1950
(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to MI Counties, Washtenaw has a value of 31.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 29.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 38.4%.

Solo Drivers with a Long Commute
(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to MI Counties, Washtenaw has a value of 38 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 42 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 62.

Physical Environment Ranking
(Compared to MI Counties)

Compared to MI Counties, Washtenaw has a value of 75.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 80.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.4%.

Adults who Have Taken Medications for High Blood Pressure
(Compared to MI Counties)