Brazos County Health Department

Health Education & Promotion

Health Education designs, coordinates, and implements health education programs throughout Brazos County. Presentations are on a variety of topics.
The staff provides resources to the community, such as educational pamphlets, videos, health statistics, and local resource referrals. Health Education also participates in local collaborations and coalitions to create a healthier community. These groups plan activities throughout the year for the community.


The Health Education and Promotion division serves as a resource for worksite wellness programs in Brazos County. The goal of worksite wellness is to improve the health and well-being of employees by encouraging them to modify their behavior and adopt a healthy lifestyle. For more information or assistance on developing a worksite wellness program for your organization, call Sara Mendez at (979) 361-4440 or email smendez@co.brazos.tx.us.

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Health Education also provides annual training to childcare providers throughout Brazos County as mandated by SB 558.  For information related to the SB 558 course, click here


Please call (979) 361-4440 or email Theresa Manthei for more information
or to request a presentation.


Related Links:
Find a Childcare Provider by Zipcode

Texas Department of State Health Services

Centers for Disease Control

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