In the event of a house fire, there's no time for a family to sit down and plan an escape safely. To be better prepared, have your family meeting now, before the emergency ever takes place. Discuss what steps to take and a safe place to meet outside. Periodic fire...

Week 26: Wellness Over Everything 🌟 Prescription medications are powerful tools, not recreational toys. Stay smart, stay safe! #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit

According to the National Safety Council, a home structure fire is reported every 95 seconds in the United States. Don't let your home be a statistic! Review these tips and guidelines for ensuring that you're doing all you can to prevent fires in the home. For...

Recordings of recent Garrett County Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup meetings are now available at https://garretthealth.org/garrett-county-child-adolescent-wellness-workgroup/. About the Garrett County Child & Adolescent Wellness WorkgroupThe Garrett...

Childbirth Classes: More information: https://garretthealth.org/childbirth-classes/ Lactation Consultant / Breastfeeding Classes More information: https://garretthealth.org/lactation-consultant-services-breastfeeding-classes/ Additional programming announcements are...

As parents, children look to us to teach them some of life's most important lessons. Be sure that fire safety is included in your lesson plans. For questions on this or other safety information, reach out to Child Injury Prevention through Early Care Programs at the...

If you are a current participant of Maryland WIC, in this portal, you will be able to: Use the same login for the Maryland WIC App to sign into the Client Portal.- Schedule your next appointments- Manage your appointments- Sign documents for your appointment- Upload...

The Coordinated Community Supports Partnership Informational Session #2 has been scheduled for Friday, January 10 beginning at 11am. Meeting information can be found below. If you would like to be added directly to the meeting invitation, please...

Did you know 🤔 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) and Overseas Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) are not counted when applying for WIC? Plus, many WIC offices are located on or near military bases, making it even easier to get your family the food and resources you need!...

Join our pickleball clinic for kids! Designed for young athletes, aged 8-18, this fun and engaging clinic introduces kids to the exciting world of pickleball. Our experienced instructors will teach the fundamentals of the game, including basic techniques, rules, and...

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/qty-pznw-mvz Phone Numbers(US)...

Due to the weather forecast, the first Quit Now (tobacco cessation) class scheduled for today (1/7) has been rescheduled for next week. Original Event Details: https://garretthealth.org/reminder-quit-now-classes-scheduled-for-january-2025-2/

The Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event originally scheduled at the CARC tomorrow (1/7) will be rescheduled at a later date due to the current weather forecast. Please watch GarrettHealth.org and our social media pages for updates as information becomes...

Dads, you can be involved in WIC, too! From healthy foods and nutrition education to healthcare referrals and peer support, WIC has many ways to help you support your family! Learn more about WIC and contact your local WIC clinic at 301-334-7710. See also: Everyone Is...

“As many agencies and offices are closed today due to the weather, today's 2pm meeting will be rescheduled. The Allegany and Garrett County Hub will be in contact with an updated day and time to hold the second informational meeting session. ” – Per Lindsay Broadwater...

“Please be advised, that due to the upcoming weather conditions and multiple office closures, this meeting has been rescheduled for next Monday, January 13th, at 9:00 AM.” – Per Shannon Sexton Original Meeting...

Follow GC911 on Facebook for the most recent information: https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountyoem911 PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW: Snow is expected to begin in Western Maryland on Sunday January 5th. Amounts of 12-18” are expected in Southern Garrett County with...

Foster parents, did you know foster children under the age of 5 automatically qualify for WIC benefits? Many families believe enrolling in WIC might take resources away from other families but that’s not the case. There is no limit to the number of families who can...

Week 25: Healthy Tribe 💪 Your prescription medication should heal, not harm. Know your meds, know your worth. #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 8th, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/qty-pznw-mvz Phone Numbers(US)...

The CDC has recently refreshed its respiratory illness resources, available at https://www.cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/data/. This updated page shows national, state, and county data (where available), and features the most current resources for community members to...