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Garrett County Health Department
Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Grantsville
(Contact Units for Availability)
28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
Garrett County
Health Officer
Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
You Can Make a Difference! Engage in Community Development Sessions Scheduled in Kitzmiller, Grantsville, Bloomington, & Accident!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. A Joint Project of the Garrett County Health Department's Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit and the Garrett County Local Management...
It’s the Final Countdown! Only 5 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
We'll see you at the Garrett County Health Fair this Saturday, April 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Garrett College CARC! Learn more at GarrettCountyHealthFair.com and by following our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountyhealthfair.
REMINDER! – FREE Car Seat Check With a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – April 2, 2025 at Grantsville Fire Department
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide FREE Car Seat Checks to the public. Schedule your appointment now! Technicians will complete a checklist and assist parents and caregivers to learn how to install their child’s car seat. Come...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 37
Week 37: Healing happens in safe spaces. Let’s create environments that encourage connection, care, and harm reduction. Together, we can make a difference. 🤝#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education...
TODAY! – Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
Save the Date! Strategic Implementation Plan Review Session Scheduled
The Behavioral Health Administration staff will be reviewing the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority Strategic Implementation Plan on Monday, April 28, 2025, at 10:00 am. The meeting will be a hybrid meeting via Google Meet and will be held in person at...
Featured Today on GoGarrettCounty.com: Breathe Deep & Relax Tonight At Our Free Yoga Class!
Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit Awarded Substantial Grant Funding by CareFirst to Combat Chronic Diseases and Address Food Insecurity
Oakland, MD – Today, the Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Unit announces it has been awarded $348,915.14 in grant funding to implement an innovative approach called BASE, Bridging Appalachian Systems for Equity, to...
TODAY! – Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
REMINDER! – ECHO Registration Now Available (Exploring Careers in Health Occupations)
The Garrett County Health Department will once again be hosting an ECHO day! Exploring Careers in Health Occupations (ECHO) is a great way for students in grades 9-12 to experience different health occupations before deciding on an exact major. The cost of the...
TODAY! – Recovery Cafe Scheduled for March 25th!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
REMINDER! – FREE Car Seat Checks With a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – April 2, 2025 at Grantsville Fire Department
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide FREE Car Seat Checks to the public. Schedule your appointment now! Technicians will complete a checklist and assist parents and caregivers to learn how to install their child’s car seat. Come...
Visit the Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair at the Garrett College CARC on April 5th!
Visit the Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair at the Garrett College CARC on April 5th! Have you ever imagined entering the human body to see how it works? Visit the Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 5th, to walk through a huge...
Explore Great Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring! For more information, please contact Jennifer.Brenneman@maryland.gov or 301-334-7680. You can also apply using the links below. Please note, many Behavioral...
March 2025 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the Garrett County Health Department's conference room. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/uue-sahz-wxb...
Let’s Start Walking – Loch Lynn Walking Group Now Available!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Featured Today on MyGarrettCounty.com: Community News: Dementia Live Training
April Overdose Response Training Scheduled (Oakland) – 4/2
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
Upcoming Event Reminder: Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
Reminder! Second Recovery Cafe Event Scheduled for Next Week! (3/25)
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Virtual Quit Now Classes Scheduled for April
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Alisha Martin from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 36
Week 36: Small steps save lives. Carrying naloxone, using clean supplies, and providing safe spaces are acts of care that make a difference every day. 💪#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education &...
Featured Today on MyGarrettCounty.com: Community News: Marylanders Online – Bridging the Digital Divide in Rural Communities Webinar
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – March 2025
Upcoming Event Reminder: Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
What is Public Health?
Welcome to the Garrett County Health Department!
The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland's westernmost county. Join us in making Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play!Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA
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