Brainard appointed deputy director of Public Health
GARFIELD COUNTY, CO – Garfield County Public Health has named Sara Brainard as its first-ever deputy director. Most recently public health’s nurse manager, Brainard has worked with the department since 2001. “Sara possesses a unique level of experience with a background in local, state, and global public health work,” said Garfield County Public Health Director Joshua Williams. “She knows how to navigate difficult situations to get things done for the people of Garfield County. We are happy to have Sara to help us advance our goals for the department in delivering better health opportunities to our community.” Brainard, who has
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Garfield County Public Health awaiting shipment of COVID-19 omicron dose vaccine
COVID-19 omicron variant vaccine vial in a doctor's hand.
Garfield County Public Health is awaiting the arrival of the officially approved Pfizer and Moderna updated COVID-19 omicron dose vaccines. The vaccines are designed to offer protection from the original COVID-19 virus and the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. Garfield County vaccine clinics will be announced once the vaccines are available. As of August 31, 2022, Pfizer and Moderna’s original COVID-19 vaccines are only authorized as primary series vaccines for people aged 12 years and older. People too young to receive an omicron dose can still receive a third dose of the original COVID-19 vaccine. We are not providing
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The importance of getting kids to the table
Elementary Pupils Enjoying Healthy Lunch In Cafeteria Sitting Down Smiling At Camera
An often-overlooked part of the school day, “school lunch” offers kids more than a meal. Studies show that kids who eat a healthy breakfast and lunch are more attentive and engaged in the classroom, leading to better grades, better attendance, and higher graduation rates. For the past two years, all Colorado students ate for free with the help of federal pandemic-era funding. This year, that funding is gone, and families must complete a free or reduced-price meal form to determine their eligibility or pay the approximate $3 to $4 that a meal costs. “For the price, school lunch is a
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