by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 28, 2020 | COVID-19
By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team In order to prioritize the most important tasks and streamline the reporting of COVID-19 statistics for the county, the Garrett County Health Department today is transitioning to using the state reporting figures. All...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 23, 2020 | COVID-19
By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Garrett County currently has a total of 1,460 cases and 37 deaths due to COVID-19 or its complications. Western Maryland counties hold the top three highest rankings for both 7-day rates tracked by Maryland (case rate...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 23, 2020 | Community News
The Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority, in collaboration with Garrett County Health Planning Council’s Adolescent Wellness Group, has produced an updated Behavioral Health Provider Guide for Garrett County. Access the new Behavioral Health Provider Guide...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 23, 2020 | Jennifer & Jessica Explain It All
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 22, 2020 | Press Releases
We may be telling kids that Santa Clause is watching them this time of year, but kids are watching and copying what adults do all year long. “During the holiday season, think about the messages you are sending to children and youth about alcohol use,” said Linda...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 22, 2020 | COVID-19
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 22, 2020 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is now offering free Virtual Overdose Response Trainings. These one-on-one sessions will cover information about drugs that cause overdoses, as well as how...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 22, 2020 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a virtual class to help parents and caregivers of children in grades 5-12 increase their knowledge of drug use in our society and learn how to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2020 | Jennifer & Jessica Explain It All
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2020 | COVID-19
By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Garrett County’s positive COVID-19 results are currently at 1,364 total cases, with 36 total county deaths due to COVID-19 or its complications. These numbers reflect 40 additional cases and 6 news deaths since the last...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2020 | Community News
The new collaborative Garrett County well-being program, GoGarrettCounty.com, continues to grow quickly and has already registered 100+ local users for the new interactive program designed to increase community access to care (especially for chronic disease prevention...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2020 | COVID-19
By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department has announced a change in the schedule for community testing at the McHenry Business Park for the week of December 21. Testing will be held on Tuesday only; there will be no testing...
