Bastrop County Public Health Department

04/16/2026

The BCPHD is happy to announce that we have hired our new Immunization Nurse Coordinator, Shannon Geistman, RN! 👩🏼‍⚕️

Get to know a little more about Bastrop County’s new local nurse. 🩺

04/15/2026

Join the BCPHD in supporting FCC CAPE for Sexual Assault Awareness month by stopping by Cocoa's Coffee House today! 🎗️🩵

04/13/2026

Join our Epidemiologist and Information Specialist in supporting FCC CAPE for Sexual Assault Awareness month by stopping by Chemn Cafe in Elgin today! 🎗️🩵

04/12/2026

DRUM ROLL PLEASE 🥁We’re excited to announce our SOS 2026 calendar! We’re so grateful to welcome back many of our returning partners and to introduce a few new delicious spots for you to enjoy. Stop by one of the participating coffee shops and cafes to show your support. Grab a drink and/or treat, enjoy the moment, and pick up a specially decorated cup sleeve or sticker. Then, take a selfie with your SAAM deco’d treat, & tag us to enter our Support Squad giveaway! Our Sips of Support campaign is all about reminding one another that TOGETHER we can raise awareness, spark conversations, and support survivors impacted by sexual violence.

Chemn Cafe, Cocoa's Coffee House, Dunkin'-Bastrop, Sunshine Sister Coffee Company , Horizons Coffee Bar, Coffee Dog, Tecuen, Comfort Cafe Smithville Texas

04/10/2026

To celebrate National Public Health Week, we asked our team to answer some questions about what "public health" means to them... with a twist. ✨

Today, we share the response of our Epidemiology Intern, Denise Wells, to the question: "You rub a strange lamp and a genie appears. The genie says he can grant your every wish, but – as always – there’s a catch... your wishes have to be public health related! What would you wish for?" 🧞

04/09/2026

To celebrate National Public Health Week, we asked our team to answer some questions about what "public health" means to them... with a twist. ✨

Today, we share the response of our Epidemiologist, Andrew Lam, to the question: "In a world where magic exists and anything is possible, you look into your crystal ball... what is your vision of the future of public health?" 🔮

04/08/2026

To celebrate National Public Health Week, we asked our team to answer some questions about what "public health" means to them... with a twist. ✨

Today, we share the response of our Grants Coordinator, Amy Mills, to the question: "You rub a strange lamp and a genie appears. The genie says he can grant your every wish, but – as always – there’s a catch... your wishes have to be public health related! What would you wish for?" 🧞

04/07/2026

To celebrate National Public Health Week, we asked our team to answer some questions about what "public health" means to them... with a twist. ✨

Today, we share the response of our Clinical Services Administrator, Debra Seamans, to the question: In a world where magic exists and anything is possible, you look into your crystal ball... what is your vision of the future of public health? 🔮

04/07/2026

Today, we wear teal in solidarity with FCC CAPE for Sexual Assault Awareness month. 🎗🩵

For a tip sheet from NSVRC that explores why it’s important for all of us to care about sexual violence and take steps to promote the safety and well-being of others, click the link below. ⬇️

🔗: https://www.nsvrc.org/resource/understanding-sexual-abuse-assault-and-harassment/

04/06/2026

Estimados socios, colegas y amigos de la salud pública:

Nos complace enormemente compartir con ustedes el séptimo número de nuestro boletín de salud pública, disponible tanto en inglés como en español.

¡Esta es una edición muy especial del boletín con motivo de la Semana Nacional de la Salud Pública (del 6 al 12 de abril)! 🙌

Esperamos que disfruten descubriendo todos los diferentes significados que se esconden detrás del término «salud pública» y recuerden que no podríamos hacer lo que hacemos sin ustedes. 🫶

¡Les agradecemos sinceramente su continua colaboración y apoyo!

04/06/2026

Hello Public Health Partners, Colleagues, and Friends,

We are very excited to share with you the seventh issue of our public health newsletter, available in both English and Spanish.

This is a very special edition of the newsletter celebrating National Public Health Week (April 6th-12th)! 🙌

We hope you enjoy a look into all the different meanings behind "public health," and remember that we could not do what we do without you! 🫶

We thank you sincerely for your continued partnership and support!

04/05/2026

We couldn’t do all that we do without Donna here to lead the way! 🌟

The Bastrop Region is a BIG DEAL because it has a Public Health Department that protects our area!