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Health & Wellness
Ann Arbor MI’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Washtenaw.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Ann Arbor residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Washtenaw, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Southeast Michigan region is shaped by MI public health priorities, MDHHS oversees both public health and human services for the state of Michigan; Michigan EGLE handles environmental quality separately.. MDHHS and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw.
HEREAnnArbor covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Ann Arbor, MI. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Ann Arbor health, it’s HERE.
Ann Arbor Health Alert — Current Advisory
Ann Arbor Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Washtenaw.
MDHHS recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at www.michigan.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Southeast Michigan region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Ann Arbor, MI — from Ann Arbor providers, regional health systems, and MI public health agencies.
MDHHS — Public Health
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Updates Guidance for Southeast Michigan Region
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Ann Arbor Health
Dental Access Expanding for Medicaid and Uninsured Residents in Ann Arbor
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National Health News
Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
Exercise
How Much Weekly Exercise Actually Moves the Needle on Heart Health
Updated CDC + AHA guidance on minutes-per-week thresholds
Supplements
Vitamin D, Magnesium, Omega-3: What the Latest Studies Actually Show
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets, peer-reviewed trials
Nutrition
Protein Targets by Age: Why Adults 50+ Need More Than the RDA Suggests
USDA Dietary Guidelines, sarcopenia prevention research
Sleep
Sleep Debt: Why You Can’t Just “Catch Up” on the Weekend
CDC sleep guidance, circadian rhythm research
Mental Health
Daily Habits That Reduce Anxiety Without Medication — The Evidence
NIMH, peer-reviewed CBT and exercise-therapy studies
Preventive Care
Screening Tests You Should Actually Schedule by Age 30, 40, 50, 60 & 70
USPSTF recommendation grades, age-by-age checklist
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Washtenaw — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
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2025–26 Cycle
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Southeast Michigan healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Washtenaw.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
University of Michigan — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Ann Arbor area professionals and students.
mgoblue.com
Eastern Michigan University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Ann Arbor area professionals and students.
emueagles.com
Washtenaw Community College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Ann Arbor area professionals and students.
www.wccnet.edu
Concordia University Ann Arbor — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Ann Arbor area professionals and students.
cuaacardinals.com
Michigan AHEC — Southeast Michigan Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Washtenaw and surrounding Southeast Michigan counties.
www.michigan.gov · (517) 335-8024
Michigan State Medical Society — Physician Wellness
MSMS webinars, online CME modules, and the “MSMS Physician Health Program” confidential peer support program for Michigan physicians.
www.msms.org · 1-800-482-2150 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Washtenaw MDHHS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Washtenaw residents.
www.michigan.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Southeast Michigan Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Ann Arbor and the Southeast Michigan region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/michigan
NAMI Washtenaw
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Ann Arbor with virtual options available.
www.namimi.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Southeast Michigan
2-1-1 referral line connects Washtenaw caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Washtenaw.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The MDHHS “Find a Provider” tool at www.michigan.gov is also a useful resource for Washtenaw.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Washtenaw offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the MDHHS provider search at www.michigan.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Michigan Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Washtenaw holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Washtenaw.
MDHHS publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at www.michigan.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Washtenaw school district website or sign up for MDHHS Southeast Michigan alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Washtenaw include dental benefits.
Contact MI SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-803-7174 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
Michigan AHEC Southeast Michigan provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
University of Michigan supports health professions education and CE seminars.
Contact the Michigan State Medical Society (www.msms.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The Michigan State Medical Society offers a confidential “MSMS Physician Health Program” peer support line at 1-800-482-2150 for physicians.
NAMI Washtenaw provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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