Washtenaw County Health Department

(Chelsea Update would like to thank  Susan Ringler-Cerniglia for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County Health Department reminds local residents to prevent mosquito bites as mosquitoes collected in Washtenaw County last month have tested positive for West Nile virus … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Beth Ann Hamilton for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Health Department has identified the first rabid bat in the county since 2022. The Health Department reminds community members to report all … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Beth Ann Hamilton for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Health Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent tick and mosquito bites when enjoying the outdoors. Preventing tick bites is … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Beth Ann Hamilton for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) recently shared that the countywide Community Health Assessment (CHA) that has been completed. Typically conducted every five years, the … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Angela Parson for the information in this story.) January is National Radon Action Month, and the Washtenaw County Health Department is encouraging residents to test their homes for this harmful gas. Radon test kits … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susan Ringler Cerniglia for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Health Department is releasing an Extreme Weather Preparedness Survey Summary detailing findings from a local survey of older adults in Washtenaw. The … Read more

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susan Ringler-Cerniglia for the information in this story.) We’re entering the time of year where more people get sick from COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Vaccinations are critically important in protecting health and preventing serious … Read more