Garrett County Trauma-Informed Care Summit Scheduled in August
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is hosting a Trauma-Informed Care Summit on August 10th and 11th at the Wisp Conference Room. The Summit will run from 8 am- 4 pm each day. This two-day...
Community Groups Being Organized in the 21550 Zip Code Area
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Residents within the 21550 zip code area have a unique opportunity to help plan fun, family-friendly events for their communities. “If your zip code is 21550, you have the choice between...
Accident Planning Group Holds Fishing Rodeo
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Nearly 150 persons recently attended a fishing rodeo at Accident Town Pond sponsored by the Accident Community Planning Group in conjunction with the Wild Turkey Federation. “Families made a...
A COVID Testimonial
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department A Garrett County elderly couple recently started with respiratory symptoms. The man started first, went to his doctor, and was prescribed an antibiotic and told to take an antihistamine....
Friendsville Community Watch Holds Family Rec Nights
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Friendsville Community Watch began hosting Family Rec Nights in Friendsville Park each Thursday evening for four consecutive weeks beginning May 19th. Families were invited to “get your...
Is it Allergies or is it COVID-19?
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department It may be allergy season, and other respiratory illnesses are making their rounds since masking is no longer mandatory, but there’s no way to know if it’s COVID-19 unless you get tested. “COVID...
Health Department Celebrates with Volunteers
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department recently held a celebration to honor their volunteers who gave a total of 1,335 hour to prevention related events in 2021. “I am deeply grateful to each of...
Garrett County Health Fair Returning April 15, 2023 + Stay Tuned for Upcoming Events Featuring the Health Fair Committee (STEPS to Better Health)
The Garrett County Health Fair will be returning April 15, 2023, to the CARC. In the meantime, watch this Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountyhealthfair) to stay informed on the upcoming events at which the Health Fair Committee (Steps to Better...
