Office of HIPPER

The Office of HIPPER (Health Information, Planning, Policy, Evaluation and Research) is an interdisciplinary unit of Epidemiologists, Statisticians, Policy Analysts, and Health Educators, established to improve health planning and operational process through data, statistical and research support.  HIPPER works to improve public health services to the city by using data to inform policy and evaluate DHWP programs.  HIPPER particularly provides leadership to the three core functions of public health: Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance.

One of the more notable functions of HIPPER is collecting, managing and sharing population and evidence based health data in the city of Detroit.  HIPPER provides residents and researchers alike information needed to plan their own initiatives.  HIPPER is also involved in health policy initiatives.

HIPPER is proud to present its most recent study, the 2005-2006 Data Book.  HIPPER surveys and analyzes Detroit Birth and Death Records and the U.S. Census to determine estimates and statistics of key health indicators including the leading causes of death in the city of Detroit.

Click here to download a PDF copy of the 2005-2006 Data Book.

To request data, click here to download the data request form, complete and submit to the HIPPER offices.

Office of HIPPER
1151 Taylor St., Rm 356C
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 876-0177 fax
Email: tarrh@detroitmi.gov
Direct any questions to the HIPPER Office at (313) 876-4340

Complete Streets

One of DHWP’s main objectives is to support and promote healthy and safe lifestyles; that includes physical activity such as walking and biking.  Safe, community-centered roads and streets help encourage these healthy lifestyle choices.  Thankfully, Detroit has established a Complete Streets project to build better routes for all Detroit residents.


Complete Streets are defined as roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users regardless of ability or age.  The project is part of a nationwide effort funded by American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and distributed through MDCH to participating local health departments in the state.


For more specific information on Detroit’s Complete Streets project please download the PowerPoint presentation here. 

To sign on as an advocate and receive updates on the initiative please click here. 

To review other Complete Streets initiatives please visit:

    http://michigancompletestreets.com/ (Michigan’s complete streets effort)
    http://www.completestreets.org/ (The national complete streets effort)