by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 6, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department is promoting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Remove the Risk campaign as one more way to make it harder for people to misuse and abuse prescription opioids. “If every household in Garrett County removed prescription...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 3, 2019 | Press Releases
Students from Garrett College visited the Garrett County Health Department and completed a volunteer project with Early Care Programs just before Thanksgiving. Garrett College’s Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society, the official honor society for all...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 25, 2019 | Press Releases
Garrett County WIC Coordinator Carol Bass has worked with several generations of women and children as they accessed the services at the Garrett County Health Department WIC Program since she began working in the program in 1979. “I love seeing grandmothers come in...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 21, 2019 | MDH
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 20, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department Behavioral Health Division was recently issued a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). “This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 19, 2019 | Community News
The IMPACT Garrett County funding application is now available online! If you have a great idea for an 🎨 arts, 🎭 culture, or 🍎 community health project, submit a short, one-page application today! Submit your application...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 5, 2019 | Community News
The Garrett County Judy Center and their partners recently held an Indoor Trunk or Treat event on October 24, 2019, at the Agriculture Heritage Hall at the Garrett County Fairgrounds. Thank you to the Garrett County Fair Board for providing the perfect space to host a...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Retirement: It’s what most people are working towards. After almost 30 years of working at the Garrett County Health Department, Betty Anderson will retire November 1st. Anderson started working at the Health Department in November of 1990 as an aid in Home Health....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department is celebrating the collection of the 1,000th unit of blood donated at blood drives organized by their AmeriCorps Members since October 2014. “For every unit of blood collected, up to 3 lives are saved. That amounts to approximately...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Special recognition was given to leaders in the community on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the semi-annual Board of Health meeting held at the Garrett County Health Department. A group of diverse leaders from a variety of sectors were recognized for their...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Northern end Garrett County elementary school students who were awarded medals for their accomplishments in the Play Hard, Live Clean campaign were recognized at halftime of the Northern Husky football game on October 25th. Students who completed one or more physical...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 30, 2019 | Community News
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