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Caroline MacGregor: You’re listening to 89.1 WEMU. I’m Caroline MacGregor. And today, we’re talking about a health assessment carried out by the Washtenaw County Health Department. In 2023 through 2024, the Washenaw County Health Department took an in-depth look at the health concerns of the local immigrant community in Washtenaw County. They held interviews. They held focus groups with service providers and immigrant community members. And I’m here talking with Ruth Kraut. She’s the Deputy Health Officer for Washtenaw County Health Department. Welcome, Ruth!
Ruth Kraut: Hello! Happy to be here!
Caroline MacGregor: So, Ruth, tell me a little bit, first of all, about what prompted this health assessment here locally in Washtenaw County for immigrants…