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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.
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – May 8, 2025
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ADDICTIONS This position will function as an Assistant Director for Addictions Services and will coordinate, oversee and direct the...
Celebrating National Nurses Week: Honoring the Heart of Public Health
By Jessica Carey, Personal Health Unit Director The Garrett County Health Department proudly celebrates National Nurses Week by recognizing our nurses' essential role in protecting and promoting community health. Since Florence Nightingale laid the foundation for...
Third 2025 Rabies Case/Rabies Vaccination Clinics
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: May 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Third 2025 Rabies Case / Rabies Vaccination Clinics CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 For the second consecutive week, the Environmental Health Services Unit of...
Become a Vendor at the 2025 Rec Fair for FREE!
Find your type of adventure at the Rec Fair!Deep Creek Lake State Park | June 21st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at GCRecFair.com! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/UdlY_nHw0dg Submit FREE Vendor Registration! RSVP as an Attendee (Not Required) Website not loading?...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Mental Health for Young People
Mental health issues are on the rise in young people. Pay attention to their social, emotional, and behavioral changes. Early support can help children thrive. https://samhsa.gov/mental-health #MHAM2025 #MentalHealthAwareness Follow the Garrett County Local...
TODAY (5/8)! – 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
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Family Mental Health
Did you know? Many mental health issues affecting adults start in childhood and adolescence. This Mental Health Awareness Month, learn how to support children of all ages and stages. To learn more: https://samhsa.gov/mental-health/children-and-families/young-adults...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! – Learn More With the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority!
Watch the video below or visit https://garretthealth.org/green/ to explore the Mental Health Awareness Month campaign!
Don’t Miss the Naloxone Community Pick-Up Events TODAY (May 6th, 2025)!
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
May is Mental Health Awareness Month – Open Conversations
Face-to-face conversations can foster #mentalhealth development, enhance communication skills, and build confidence. 💪Talk to your children and teens about mental health. Need help getting started? https://samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone/helping-your-child...
Important Notice About Used Car Seat Safety!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7720. Shared by Deb House from the Early Care Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Don’t Miss the Naloxone Community Pick-Up Events Tomorrow (May 6th, 2025)!
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
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – May 5, 2025
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs A/D Professional Counselor Provisional This full time contractual position will be responsible for provision of individual and group counseling to substance use...
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Share Your #MentalHealthMatters Story or Words of Encouragement Today!
See the person, not the disease. Garrett County STOPS the Stigma!
Millions of people are living with mental health illness and substance use disorders--which means the chances are pretty good that you will come into contact with someone who is struggling. Your words and actions could be having a negative harmful impact. Stigma is...
Garrett County Health Department Celebrates Milestone Achievements, Recognizing 30 Years of Dedicated Public Health Service
By Joshua Ward, HR Specialist Trainee "It's easy to find passion in a job when it smiles back at you,” said an anonymous responder in a recent Garrett County Health Department employee satisfaction survey. These words echo loudly as the Garrett County Health...
🌻 Spring Into Learning With Free Mental Health Trainings! #MentalHealthMatters
Virtual Events: May 2025 Recognizing and Supporting Adults With Late-Diagnosed AutismTuesday, May 6...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 42
Week 42: One bad choice can change everything. Drugs don’t just hurt your health—they derail your goals, your relationships, and your future. Choose better. 💪#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education...
NEWS RELEASE: Second 2025 Rabies Case / Additional Incident / Rabies Vaccination Clinics
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: May 1, 2025 SUBJECT: Second 2025 Rabies Case / Additional Incident / Rabies Vaccination Clinics CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 The Environmental Health Services Unit of the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
TODAY (5/1)! – 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
TODAY! (5/1) – Dementia Live® In Kitzmiller
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared By Katie Lucas From GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit
TOMORROW! (5/1) – Dementia Live® In Kitzmiller
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared By Katie Lucas From GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit
Garrett County Overdose Prevention Team Meeting Scheduled for May 12, 2025
Garrett County Overdose Prevention TeamMonday, May 12 · 9:00 a.m. – Virtual Only Google Meet: (Alternative Methods Provided via Agenda)https://meet.google.com/maa-dmqz-aqa Meeting...
Upcoming Event This Week! (5/1) – Dementia Live® In Kitzmiller
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared By Katie Lucas From GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit
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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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