by Diane Lee | Jun 23, 2022 | COVID-19
On June 18, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved COVID-19 vaccination for all children 6 months to 5 years of age. With COVID-19 cases rising, many parents are eager to vaccinate their youngest children against the virus, but many still have...
by Diane Lee | Jun 14, 2022 | Press Releases
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...
by Diane Lee | Jun 14, 2022 | Press Releases
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...
by Diane Lee | Jun 9, 2022 | Press Releases
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...
by Diane Lee | Jun 7, 2022 | Press Releases
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....
by Diane Lee | Jun 3, 2022 | Press Releases
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...
by Diane Lee | May 26, 2022 | 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...
by Diane Lee | May 12, 2022 | Press Releases
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...
by Diane Lee | May 12, 2022 | Community News
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...
by Diane Lee | May 6, 2022 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) is hosting the second of two Trauma-Informed Care Town Hall meetings on May 17th from 6-7:30 p.m. at Northern Middle School. This meeting is open to...
by Diane Lee | Jan 25, 2017 | Press Releases
To function as medical Deputy Health Officer for both Allegany and Garrett County Health Departments. Full-time day shift; no weekend or holiday hours, unless emergency occurs. Salary negotiable. BENEFITS: Maryland State employment benefits package includes paid...
by Diane Lee | Jan 25, 2017 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department is searching for a consultant to evaluate activities associated with the Maryland Strategic Planning Framework grant to include: assessment, capacity building, planning, implementation and evaluation. Applicant must be...
