Vaccination and Clean Hands Save Lives

Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from diseases like COVID-19 and influenza (flu). COVID-19 and flu are both contagious respiratory illnesses caused by different viruses. COVID-19 is caused by infection with a coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2, and flu is caused by infection with influenza viruses. Call 911 if you or someone have difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion, and inability to wake or stay awake. Vaccination protects people from diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. CDC recommends the COVID-19 vaccines and the flu vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. Handwashing with soap removes germs from hands and helps prevent diseases like COVID-19 and the flu. Wash your hands before and after eating, after using the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose. The steps of handwashing are wet, lather, scrub, rinse, and dry. See the Figure below. Hand washing helps to stop the spread of these diseases, and clean hands save lives. See the Figure below. Vaccination and handwashing help protect people from COVID-19 and the flu. Stay up to date with recommended vaccinations like the COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and annual flu vaccine. Protect yourself and your children from COVID-19 and the flu. IPH has the vaccines available at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2 to make an appointment.

Health Insurance Marketplace – January 1 – 7 Faith and Men’s Week of Action

Access to health coverage is a basic human right and is essential in ensuring dignity for all people. Whether you are uninsured or looking for more affordable healthcare coverage, you and your family may be eligible for health coverage on HealthCare.gov. Sign up for health coverage before the enrollment deadline of January 15th, 2023. Don’t wait until you get sick or have an accident to check your health insurance options. People are encouraged to review their health coverage options and enroll in a HealthCare.gov plan that best meets their needs. All Marketplace plans are comprehensive and cover ten essential health benefits like emergency services, preventive wellness services, mental health, substance use services, and prescription drugs. Your health is important. Do not delay. Enroll today and get quality and affordable health coverage starting February 1st, 2023. The Institute for Population Health (IPH), located at 9053 Woodward Ave, Detroit, is a Champion for Coverage. Call 313-309-9350 ext. 2.

Holiday Health Events!

Join IPH as they celebrate 10 Years of service excellence to the community

The Institute For Population Health, Inc. (IPH) is dedicated to advancing positive health outcomes in populations and communities. Our actions are guided by our values, which include health equity, leadership, service, innovation, and entrepreneurship. These values are evident in IPH’s action on behalf of the clients we serve and our commitment to improving their health status.

IPH is a pioneer in transitioning population health service delivery system into a financially stable, outcome-focused non-profit organization. IPH has provided leadership in the community to innovate new solutions that facilitate the maximum utilization of resources for the benefit of the target populations.

IPH is successful because of the experience, talent, and dedication of its staff, contractors, and administrators.

Please click here to read more about our commitment to the community.

Detroit Housing Stability Resources

For Detroit residents in need of assistance to address a housing concern, there are City programs and resources through community partners to help.

Please click here for a list of resources for common service inquiries. Call United Way’s 2-1-1 service to connect with additional resources.