One way the Jefferson County Public Health department celebrates National Public Health Week is by recognizing the people who work hard to promote health in the county.
April 4-10 was public health week this year, and the Jeffco health department's 19th annual award ceremony for the health champions took place March 31.
The Board of Health's president Bonnie McNulty said she was amazed by the number of people who got involved --; and were recognized for their efforts --; with public health.
"Every year there are new faces and programs," she said. "What a rich and exciting group of folks who care about public health and are passionate enough to do the wonderful programs for Jefferson County residents."
Through the years, hundreds have been recognized as a health champion, said the Jeffco health department's spokesperson Nancy Braden.
"While they may not have made public health their profession," she said in a media release, "the work they do, the partnerships they provide and their enthusiasm for protecting the health of Jefferson County residents qualifies them as the 2015 Public Health Champions."
Quotables
"Being selected is an honor not just for me, but to acknowledge the commitment of CSU Extension staff and the wonderful partnership we have with Jefferson County Public Health. Working together is what Extension is all about and this honor nails it." --; Jacki Paone, director of Colorado State University Extension, Jefferson County
"It was great to be recognized as a Public Health Champion, as it feels like a way of celebrating two of my greatest passions --; early childhood and health promotion. It makes me want to work even harder to have health and wellness be a part of the work of the Triad Early Childhood Council." --; Patricia Bolton, executive director of the Triad Childhood Council
"I was honored to be recognized for my passion for the smallest members of our community and their families --; and proud to be part of the teamwork between Jeffco Public Health and Lutheran Medical Center." --; Cheryl Yeske, RN Care Manager in the Women and Family Center at Lutheran Medical Center, SCL Health
2015 Public Health Champions
Who: Kimberly MacDonnell, Karen Minteer and Jenelle Vierzbicki
Why are they a health champ?
Awarded for their work to ensure that Jeffco Schools' science classrooms and laboratories are safe for children.
Who: Brittany Willis, Tristin Roman, Morgan Lester, Jessie Jennett and Kim Morrow
Why are they a health champ?
For their work to reduce the toll of tobacco in Jeffco communities through youth engagement.
Who: Cheryl Yeske
Why are they a health champ?
Her work advocating for the health and safety of Jefferson County newborns and their parents.
Who: Rose Chavez and the City of Arvada
Why are they a health champ?
Working to create healthy and thriving communities in Arvada.
Who: Jacki Paone
Why are they a health champ?
For her support of local food access and for her participation on the Jefferson County Food Policy Council.
Who: Traci Jervis, Jesse Greaves-Smith and the Healthy Beverage Coalition
Why are they a health champ?
Awarded for increasing awareness of, and access to, healthy beverages for all Jefferson County families.
Who: Kyle Conrad, Cynthia Farrar and Leslie Feuerborn
Why are they a health champ?
Improving drinking water access and providing safer routes to schools on the Jeffco School Wellness Coalition.
Who: Patricia Bolton
Why are they a health champ?
She improved collaboration among early childhood wellness programs in Jeffco.
Who: Corina Lindley, Monica Buhlig and Carol Salzmann
Why are they a health champ?
For their work to support the creation of a coalition to connect preventive care and behavioral health resources in Jeffco.
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