by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 14, 2025 | Community News
The January Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 14, 2025 | Community News
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Special RecruitmentSpecimen Collector I(Please note that this is a third-party recruitment through Aegis, and not an MDH or local...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 14, 2025 | Community News
Think fast! How many smoke detectors are installed in your home? Is there one on every floor of the home? In every room? None at all? Smoke detectors play a vital and life-saving role in the event of a house fire. Cost is often minimal and some fire departments offer...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 14, 2025 | Community News
If you moved to the United States, you can still get help from WIC! Signing up for WIC won’t affect your immigration status or ability to become a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you are recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 13, 2025 | Community News
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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 10, 2025 | Community News
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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 10, 2025 | Community News
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....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2025 | COVID-19
Please see the guidance below related to COVID-19 home tests: MDH previously purchased COVID-19 home tests for use in non-clinical settings that have recently expired but were on Shelf Life Extension through December 31, 2024. Consumers should check the extension...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2025 | Community News
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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2025 | Community News
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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2025 | Community News
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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2025 | GoGarrettCounty.com
