My New Job

Back in May I interviewed for a secretary job at the local health department in Colfax, WA. I didn't get that job but the director called me and told me that she was going to try to create a new job for me doing public health promotion. It took a long time and I almost lost my patience a few times but finally in August I got to start. I love my job! Everyone asks what I do and usually i list off a few things and then just say that I can't remember the rest. I keep a list at my desk to remind me of each program so that I don't forget about anything. Here is the full list, or at least what I can remember without looking at my list.

1. Tobacco Prevention and Control Program

2. Nutrition and Obesity Program

3. Maternal and Child Health Program

4. I work with the other 9 other health departments in our health district to collaborate on ideas and programs

5. Health department website

6. Health department social media

7. I facilitate the strategic planning process

8. Assessment coordinator

9. Local health fairs

10.Write grants

It's a lot to do and it keeps me super busy but I can't complain because we have lots of fun too!

Waiting for my first job interview

My first day of work and Dusty's first day of school

We all dressed up for halloween

My first paycheck in a grown-up person job :)

Our booth at the Schweitzer Health and Wellness Fair

I found this sweet costume in my tobacco supply closet

Update in February: Most recently I did a health fair at WSU where I gave out condom valentines and educated on STD's. It was tons of fun to see the embarrassed faces of individuals as they opened my valentines.