1. Wise Choices Washtenaw County Health Department
Ariane Reister, MPH, RD

2. What is Wise Choices? FREE program Adapted from WISEWOMAN
Engages participants to set & achieve SMART healthy behavior change goals
Focuses on “small step” changes to encourage a healthier lifestyle

3. Doesn’t have to be a county resident
Who is Wise Choices for?
All genders
18+ years old
Michigan resident
Doesn’t have to be a county resident
Below 400% FPL
Family of 4 = $100,400/yr
Family of 1 = $48,560/yr

4. African Americans in Ypsilanti Hispanic/ Latino population
Priority Populations
African Americans in Ypsilanti
Hispanic/ Latino population
Seniors (65+)
These are our priority populations, but everyone is welcome!

5. Step-by-Step Determine health risks & readiness to change
30-60 minute clinical intake
Determine health risks & readiness to change
Refer participants to relevant community programs, if desired
(DPP, TOPS)
Health coaching
& follow-up over a few weeks/ months
Set healthy
behavior change
goals

6. Blood Glucose and/or Hemoglobin A1C Cholesterol (Total & HDL)
Intake (About 60 min)
Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose and/or Hemoglobin A1C
Cholesterol (Total & HDL)
Food & Exercise Habits

7. Readiness to Change, Goal Setting & Referrals
Not ready
Very ready

8. Follow-Up & Health Coachingor or or
Phone calls
Text
messages s
In-person
Receive follow-up & health coaching multiple times over a few weeks/ months

9. Enrolling in Wise Choices
Call
Washtenaw County Health Department ( )
& ask for Wise Choices or
Call or
Kim Collom, MS, CHES
( or
& ask for Wise Choices

10. washtenaw.org/wisechoices
Questions?
washtenaw.org/wisechoices
Thank you!