by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 29, 2019 | Press Releases
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who in the last two months developed severe lung illness after using e-cigarettes, often referred...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 26, 2019 | Press Releases
A nationally known motivational speaker is scheduled for a public presentation at Garrett College CARC on Monday, September 9th at 7 p.m. He will also speak at the both county high schools on the following day. Eighth grade students from each middle school will attend...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 21, 2019 | Community News
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by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 21, 2019 | Press Releases
As the 2019-2020 school year gets underway, the Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee reminds everyone that motorists will be sharing the road with the big yellow buses. The first day of school for Garrett County students is on Monday, August...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 20, 2019 | Press Releases
Local communities around the world are coming together on August 31st to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Observed on the 31st of August every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 19, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) will be offering flu shots again this fall to medically eligible middle and high school students. An informational packet containing a consent form will be sent home with students the first week in September. Parents who...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 13, 2019 | Press Releases
“KICKINGTOBACCO.COM- E-cigarettes, vapes and JUULs-keeping them out of the hands of our youth,” was the message the youth from Kitzmiller displayed on a float in the Kitzmiller Fireman’s parade last weekend. The float was sponsored by the Kitzmiller Empowerment...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 13, 2019 | Press Releases
September is National Recovery Month. The Garrett County Health Department, the Stand Together Garrett County Against Drugs consortium, and the Garrett County Commissioners, asks the entire community to observe National Recovery Month and participate in Project...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 12, 2019 | Community News
News From: Governor’s Office for Children For immediate release:August 7, 2019 Contact: Robyne McCullough [email protected] Phone: 667.967.9022 Maryland Chosen to Share Best Practices Model for Improving Well-Being of Children and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 6, 2019 | Press Releases
A National Night Out 2019 Celebration will take place at the Oakland Town Pavilion tonight from 6. – 9 p.m. Designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships, officers from the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, Oakland...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 5, 2019 | Press Releases
Each summer the Garrett County Health Department sees a spike in human Lyme disease infections. Most local Lyme disease cases are caused by a bacteria (Borrelia burgdorferi) which is spread to humans from the bite of an infected black-legged tick, also known as a deer...
