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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Let’s Celebrate National Nutrition Month With WIC!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
The Garrett County Health Department Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program encourages awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Contact Autumn Friend, BSN, from the Personal Health Department at 301-334-7770 to inquire about financial...
Property Transfer Inspector Course Scheduled – MOWPA
By Garrett County Health Department's Environmental Health Services Unit Effective July 1, 2022, Property Transfer Inspectors must be licensed by the Maryland Department of the Environment. This requirement can be found in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)...
FREE Quit Now Classes Scheduled for April 2024
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
WIC Celebrates National Nutrition Month!
This National Nutrition Month, we invite you to learn about creating long-lasting healthy eating habits for your family. WIC offers greatresources, including access to qualified nutritionists and healthy food packages to help you get started. Visit...
The Garrett County Health Department Celebrates Garrett County’s Social Workers For Social Work Month In March!
This March, the Garrett County Health Department is proud to celebrate our social workers and all of the social workers across Garrett County working to make Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play! March is recognized as Social Work Month, and the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 82 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 73
Reminder – Grantsville Community Event Scheduled
Click here to register for this event! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Save the Date! – Trauma-Informed Care Summit
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Shared by the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Garrett County Local Management Board
Safeguard Your Medications to Protect Everyone
By the Garrett County Health Department The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take back locations, Garrett County is...
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee – March 2024
This meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be recorded and transcribed for minute purposes. The MHAC March meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 9:30 am. It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet.When: Tuesday Mar 19, 2024 ⋅ 9:30am –...
The Maryland Department Of Health And Baltimore Ravens Team Up To Tackle Stigma
Don’t let the stigma of addiction keep you from reaching out. Call or text 988. Learn more: https://stopoverdose.maryland.gov/stigma/ Explore local resources for help at GarrettGuide.org by the Garrett County Local Management Board or through the Garrett County...
WESTERN MARYLAND SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTER PARTNERSHIP (WMSBHCP) PLANNING CONSULTANT INVITATION FOR BIDS NOW AVAILABLE
Overdose Prevention Team Meeting Scheduled for March 11, 2024
An Overdose Prevention Team meeting is currently scheduled for March 11, 2024, at 9:00 am. This meeting is virtual only: Google Meet joining info:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/bam-nqxi-igqOr dial: (US) +1 224-585-8713 PIN: 368 744 547# AGENDA: - Call to...
Kendra McLaughlin Chosen as Health Department Employee of the Quarter
Kendra McLaughlin, MPH has been selected as Employee of the Quarter at the Garrett County Health Department! Kendra is the Director of the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education and Outreach Unit and was nominated because of her years of dedication to...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – March 8, 2024
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs OFFICE CLERK ASSISTANTThe main purpose of this part-time contractual position will be to serve as a receptionist for the Behavioral Health Clinic. This position...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 81 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 72
Garrett County Local Management Board Community Partnership Survey and Session Results Recording Now Available
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nOu80pXnEU&ab_channel=GarrettCountyHealthDepartment PowerPoint Presentation From Recording: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Survey-Result-and-Summary-Powerpoint-1.pptx
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (2/26-3/3)
Today is IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) Day!
March 6th is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant Day! We want to acknowledge the important contributions of the Garrett County Health Department's Certified Lactation Consultants Tracy Savage, Lacy Coffren, Katie Welch, and Erin Marsh for the support...
April Overdose Response Training Scheduled (Oakland)
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
Event TODAY! (3/6) – Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Event Tomorrow! (3/6) – Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Child Fatality Review Meeting Scheduled (3/11)
The next CFR meeting is scheduled for 3/11/2024. This meeting will be both in-person and virtual. The meeting will be held at the Garrett County Health Department in the Conference Room. The open portion of the meeting starts promptly at 1:00pm. After this portion of...
Health Department Reports First Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2024
CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the first case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2024. The raccoon and dog encounter occurred on February 29, 2024, near...
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