The first Familias Unidas was a success! 75 individuals attended and 29 COVID vaccinations were provided by Sheboygan County Department of Health staff, who noted that they might usually give 25 in an eight-hour day.
Many organizations brought bilingual staff and translated materials, or gained interpretation support from other organizations’ staff. Bilingual Community Health Workers Cher Pao Vang and Marisela Olivas are now part of the planning team and County Supervisor Rebecca Clarke is in
Each year, the local FoodWIse program teaches nutrition education classes at senior meal sites and senior housing units throughout the county. However, during the height of the pandemic, visitor restrictions were in place that prevented in-person classes. The senior newsletters were created to continue to provide health and nutrition information during the pandemic. The pandemic was an important time to provide immuno-compromised populations with information on overall health and wellness.
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