Sara Olsen, MS, CHES
Community Vitality and Health Educator,
UWYO Extension
My topics of expertise:
- Physical activity
- Nutrition
- Food safety and wellness
Sara Olsen, MS, CHES
Community Vitality and Health Educator,
UWYO Extension
My topics of expertise:
- Physical activity
- Nutrition
- Food safety and wellness
It's a pleasure to meet you,
Sara Olsen is a UW Extension Community Vitality and Health Educator in Campbell County. Her focus is on increasing residents’ knowledge and skills related to physical activity, nutrition, community and food safety, and overall wellness—aimed at improving quality of life. Programs she offers in her community include Wyoming Walks, WYO Cycles, Inspire WYou, Empower Her: Insights into Women’s Health, and Dining with Diabetes.
Sara earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW. She has a passion for health and well-being, with a strong interest in prevention and promoting healthy living.
Check out my articles
AGE | Move More: A Guide to Winter Activity
Winter is here! The snow and cold is here to stay—but you can still move and be active. Don’t let winter conditions break all your physical activity habits and goals.
AGE | Diabetes Awareness: Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management/Treatment
Did you know that November is Diabetes Awareness Month? According to the American Diabetic Association, the figures below depict a bleak picture. Diabetes remains a significant public health concern.
AGE | Wellness vs. Well-being: What’s the Difference?
Do you hear the terms wellness and well-being in the news, advertisements, worksites, the doctor’s office, and in everyday conversation? Today, it seems like these buzzwords are everywhere. But what are wellness and well-being, and what’s the difference?
AGE | Healthy Sleep Habits
Sleep, sleep, and more sleep! You probably hear about sleep frequently. It’s a common headline in the news and often a topic of conversation. A question I ask my family most mornings is, “How did you sleep?” Sleep is universal—we all need sleep and we’ve been sleeping since the beginning of time! Most individuals don’t get enough.