Reminder! – Help Protect Babies From RSV
Did you know that Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is the leading cause of hospital stays for babies in their first year? As cold, flu and RSV season creeps in, help protect infants and children by washing your hands frequently, avoiding others when...
Reminder! – Safety Tips for Hunting Season
Hunting season has arrived! Please remember to keep your firearms unloaded after each use, locked up, and stored separately from ammunition. Keeping ammunition stored securely will also keep children safe from harmful lead exposure. For more information on child...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 12/08/2025 – Oakland – Monday, December 8, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Share Your Feedback!
We want your feedback! The Garrett County Health Department is collecting feedback to learn about how Garrett County residents, stakeholders, and partners think we’re doing. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just 2 minutes to take a very brief...
Help Protect Babies From RSV
Did you know that Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, is the leading cause of hospital stays for babies in their first year? As cold, flu and RSV season creeps in, help protect infants and children by washing your hands frequently, avoiding others when...
Maryland Health Connection Mobile Health Insurance Clinic Date Updates for December 2025 and January 2026
Mobile Health Insurance Clinic Date Update for December 2025:Due to the Christmas holiday, Maryland Health Connection’s Mobile Health Insurance Clinic that was scheduled for December 24th, 2025, at the Grantsville Ruth Enlow Library has been moved to Tuesday,...
Did You Know? The Resource Guide Has 500+ Resources!
Tomorrow! (12/6) – Mtn. Lake Partners Christmas Event – Santa’s Coming to Mtn. Lake Park!
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
Garrett County Health Department Featured Among CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s Place-Based Diabetes Grantees for National Diabetes Month
Cold-Related Illness Prevention
As temperatures drop and Garrett County faces prolonged cold weather, remember the following cold-related illness prevention tips: Check on the elderly and those living alone. Wear multiple layers and a windproof, water-resistant jacket. Wear gloves or mittens and...
