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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 Interim
Health Officer
Jennifer Hare, CPA
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/15/2024 – Swanton Senior Center – Tuesday, October 15, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force – October 2024
The Behavioral Health Education Task Force's October meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually.AGENDA: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BH-Ed-Task-Force-10-17-2024.pdf Join with Google...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 13
Week 13: 🌟 “Choose your vibe, not the high!” 🌟 Embrace the power of friendship, laughter, and dreams without substances holding you back. Let's uplift each other and celebrate a life full of possibilities! #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 116 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 103
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee – October 2024
The October MHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:30 am. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet. Join with Google Meet:http://meet.google.com/yay-fkhd-jum Join by phone:(US) +1 304-935-5285 PIN: 965 824 959#...
Last Chance to Register! – Your Voice Matters! Join Focus Groups Across Garrett County in October
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator Hearing directly from local residents is vital to ensuring that local programs and services are culturally competent and reflect the needs of our community. To achieve this mission, Garrett...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/09/2024 – Friendsville Senior Center – Wednesday, October. 9, from 11a.m. – 1 p.m.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (9/30-10/6)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Join the Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit for Garrett County’s Second Walktober Event Today in Friendsville! (10/9)
Your Voice Matters! Join Focus Groups Across Garrett County in October
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator Hearing directly from local residents is vital to ensuring that local programs and services are culturally competent and reflect the needs of our community. To achieve this mission, Garrett...
Health Department Retirees Swap Stories and Laughter
By GCHD Communications Team Retirees from the Garrett County Health Department gathered at the McHenry Uno Pizzeria and Grill on September 18th to mingle and catch up. As the microphone was passed around the group for introductions, it became a comic storytelling...
Garrett County Hosts Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller
By GCHD Communications Team In early September, Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller visited Garrett County to complete site visits in honor of Recovery Month. Secretary Keller and her team conducted visits throughout Maryland in September, starting...
Upcoming Meeting Announced: Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health
The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttp://meet.google.com/jtx-edjj-wdj Phone...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/07/2024 – GCHD (Oakland) – Monday, October 7, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/04/2024 – GCHD (Grantsville)- Friday, October 4, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 12
Week 12: 🌈 Keep your vibes high and your choices positive! A drug-free life is a life full of bright possibilities. What’s one thing you love doing that keeps you motivated and drug-free? Comment, and let’s spread the positivity together! 💫🌟 #52WeeksOfPrevention...
Sign Up to Reserve Your Seat at the Table! – Garrett County Focus Groups
The results are in! 1,513 people took the Garrett County Community Health Assessment Survey and told us what mattered the most to them. The top 5 priorities identified are: Access to Healthcare Jobs, Wages, and Economic Development Affordable Housing Mental Health...
Request For Proposals (RFP) for FY 2025 Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services
From the Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority: Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority PUBLIC NOTICE:Request for Proposals RFP FY 2025 Adult Mental Health Targeted Case Management Services ISSUE DATE: October 03, 2024 DESCRIPTION OF DESIRED SERVICES:The...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 115 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 102
Join Us for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 27th National Drug Take Back Day!
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator Get ready for the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) 27th National Drug Take Back Day on October 26! This important event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bloomington Fire Department, where we’re teaming up with...
NOW HIRING: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II, Full-Time Contractual Filing Deadline: 10/11/2024 11:59:00 PMSalary: $24.09 - $40.07/hour The main purpose of this full time contractual position is to provide professional nursing care to mentally ill patients for behavioral health and...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Join the Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit for Garrett County’s First Walktober Event Today in Kitzmiller! (10/2)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (9/23-9/29)
Trunk Or Treat Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by the Trunk or Treat Committee
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Walktober Events Start This Week!
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 Interim Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA
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