360 Access Hub Ribbon Cutting Held in Oakland
On Friday, October 24, the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce joined community partners in celebrating the ribbon cutting for the new 360 Access Hub, located at 360 W. Liberty Street in Oakland. This innovative space will soon serve as a choice-first food...
GCHD Retirees Meet for Yearly Luncheon
By Diane Lee About 30 people gathered in the basement of Uno’s Pizzeria in mid-September. What did they have in common? Each one retired from the Garrett County Health Department. As they mingled between tables and got caught up on each other’s lives, the...
You’re Invited to Be a Part of Garrett County History TODAY! (10/24)
You’re Invited! (& All Your Friends!) Join us on Friday, October 24th, at 3:00 p.m. at 360 Access Hub (360 West Liberty Street, Oakland, MD 21550) for a special ribbon cutting event! It’s been years in the making, and we are thrilled to come...
From the Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs Unit: 1st Trimester Care Matters! Get Early and Regular Prenatal Care!
Are you pregnant? Did you know best beginnings start before birth? Give your baby the best start in life by scheduling your first prenatal doctors appointment while you are in the 1st trimester of pregnancy. For more information on how to give your baby the best start...
Find Local Resources: Breast Cancer
Maryland Cancer Programs are located throughout the state to provide no-cost cancer screening and treatment information to eligible residents. To learn more about your eligibility and find a Cancer Program near you, visit https://bit.ly/4mfzjUZ. Maryland Cancer...
Garrett County Respiratory Disease Dashboard for 2025-2026 Flu Season Now Live
Flu season is among us but there are many ways you can help protect yourself and your family against influenza and other circulating respiratory illnesses. September or October is the best time to get a flu and COVID-19 shot from Garrett County’s Flu Clinic or...
Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Did you know? . . . More than 100 people die each year from exposure to carbon monoxide, most unintentional. Carbon monoxide is a gas that is hard to detect because it has no odor and no color. Protect your family by learning about potential sources of carbon monoxide...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County + – Garrett County Harvest Hub Impact Report Now Available!
It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week!
Maternal lead testing is a crucial part of lead safety! Especially those how are pregnant or are planning on becoming pregnant!Elevated blood lead levels have been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, gestational hypertension, and...
From the Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs Unit: What if your child wanders off? What do you do, who do you call?
Exploring the environment is a normal part of child development! So much to see, smell, touch, and taste! This is especially true during fall celebrations such as Trick or Treating! Sometimes, curiosity and exploration leads children to wander off from secure...
