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Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550

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28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536

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Garrett County
Health Officer

Jennifer Hare, CPA

Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.

52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 36

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 &...

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New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – March 19, 2025

New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – March 19, 2025

New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to coordinate logistics for the Population Health,...

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Mtn. Lake Partners Community Bingo Draws a Crowd

Mtn. Lake Partners Community Bingo Draws a Crowd

By Venessa Stacy, Coordinator of Special Programs Mtn. Lake Partners, a Community Planning Group sponsored by the Garrett County Health Department (GCHD), held a free Bingo event at the Mtn. Lake Park town hall on Saturday, February 22nd.  “It was our group’s...

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TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions

TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions

The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...

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52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 35

52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 35

Week 35: Rescue breathing saves lives! If someone isn’t breathing due to an overdose, your actions can make all the difference. Together, we can be the breath of life. 💙#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health...

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TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions

TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions

The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...

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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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