Washtenaw County Health Department
Coverage of Washtenaw County Health Department in the Nexus archive.
- Washtenaw County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels
Washtenaw County Health Department closed Independence Lake Beach to swimming after routine testing found high E. coli levels. The closure remains in effect until follow-up tests confirm safety, though non-contact activities like fishing are permitted.
- Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts — And the Messy Details
Over 900 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan, have been sickened by cyclosporiasis since mid-June, with public health nurse Linda Kim conducting contact tracing. The outbreak follows a prior measles outbreak in the county, which ended in May, and health officials note cyclosporiasis is generally non-life-threatening in the U.S.
- Overdose deaths continue to decrease in Washtenaw County, health officials report
Overdose deaths in Washtenaw County decreased from 68 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, with 33 opioid-related deaths, marking a 10-year low. Most opioid-related overdose deaths involved white men aged 25 to 54. Health officials emphasized continued harm reduction efforts and recovery support.
- Opinion | Measles outbreaks shouldn’t happen here. Our county got lucky. This time
The article discusses measles outbreaks in a county and highlights that the county was fortunate to avoid worse consequences this time. Jimena Loveluck is identified as the health officer for the Washtenaw County Health Department.
- Backlash led Michigan to ease student vaccine waivers. What happened next
Michigan eased student vaccine waivers amid backlash, and local health officials in Washtenaw County are addressing a measles outbreak through increased contact tracing and testing efforts.