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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.
CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA (Request for Applications) – For Interested Service Providers
To: Interested Service Providers in Allegany County and Garrett CountyRe: The Maryland CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA December 23, 2024 The Allegany County and Garrett County Hub Pilot has been invited to apply for Track 1 Funding of the Consortium on...
The Holiday Season Can Be Difficult. 988 Is Here For You 24/7.
The holiday season can be difficult. 988 is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. More information is available here: https://988lifeline.org/ Explore these resources to practice self-care during the holidays:...
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
The Garrett County Health Department and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter are hosting a training called “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body.” The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Garrett College, beginning at 10:45 a.m....
Quit Now Classes Start January 2025
The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled Quit Now classes for those wanting to stop using tobacco products and vaping. Class begins on January 7th and runs each Tuesday after that for 4 weeks. The classes will be held at the health department in Oakland...
Resource Reminder: Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard
A refreshed Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard is now available on the Garrett County Health Department's website at https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/. This dashboard will be updated frequently to reflect the most recent information available. Garrett...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal Box – Videos and Recipes!
Reminder! – Upcoming Community Event: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 127 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 113
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 23
Week 23: No need for opioids to feel great! Choose healthy outlets and keep life naturally awesome. 🌈 Let’s inspire a drug-free wave together! #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Garrett County Overdose Prevention Team Meeting Scheduled for January 6, 2025
Garrett County Overdose Prevention TeamMonday, January 6, 2025 · 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Only Google Meet joining info:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eit-ttmc-fdkOr dial: (US) +1 414-409-3503 PIN: 502 484 460# Meeting...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: We’re Giving Away One $50 Food Gift Card During This Week’s Free Event!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (12/9-12/15)
Featured Today on Go!+: Additional Resources for Food Access
Reminder: Be a Loser in 2025! Losers Are Winners With TOPS!
Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Reminder: Upcoming Community Event – Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Presenting the Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal Box
Reminder: Quit Now Classes Scheduled for January 2025
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
Garrett County Health Department Issues Important Update Regarding Medical Transportation Access for Medicaid Clients
By April Paugh, Medical Assistance Transportation Coordinator The Garrett County Health Department is clarifying that Medicaid clients who schedule Medicaid-approved medical appointments through the Health Department’s Medical Assistance Transportation program will...
REMINDER: Focus Group Opportunity – $25 Gift Card!
The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is working with the Maryland Department of Health on the Maternal and Child Health Title V Needs Assessment. As part of this initiative, IPHI is hosting focus groups with rural birthing people and families to gather...
Reminder: Maryland Young Adult Survey on Alcohol Now Available (Win Up to $95!)
If you are between 18-25 years old and live in Maryland, take the survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/tkzpfvysWin up to $95 by completing a 10-minute survey about perceptions and use of alcohol! Shared by James Michaels from the Garrett County Health...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 22
Week 22: Did you know? Opioids are risky and can be addictive 💊 — but being drug-free brings a lifetime of highs that are naturally safe! ✨ #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Reminder: Join Us for a Free Breakfast With a Chance to Win a $100.00 Cabela’s Gift Card on Dec 14th!
Operation: Hope and Healing for Veterans
Shared by Gillian Shreve from the Garrett County Local Management Board / Local Behavioral Health Authority Offices.
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force – December 2024
The December Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet. Agenda:https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BH-Ed-Task-Force-12-19-2024.pdf
GCLMB Public Meeting Announced: Local Management Board Meeting – December 2024
The December Garrett County Local Management Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. It will be a hybrid meeting: the in-person meeting will be held at Garrett County Health Department Conference rooms, and a virtual option will be...
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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