Tips to Keep Teeth Healthy
Learn more about WIC and contact your local WIC clinic at 301-334-7710!Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7710 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7710. Shared by Karen George From Garrett County WIC
We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker
Garrett County Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Associate II (Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker) to provide outreach services via home visits, visits in community settings, and/or telephone contacts to older adults/adults with disabilities who...
Give Blood. Help Save Lives. – Blood Drive Scheduled – 2/13
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Maryland Cancer Fund Information
Join the fight against cancer by donating to the Maryland Cancer Fund. Proceeds go towards cancer prevention, screening, treatment and research in Maryland. Donations can be made on line 37 of your state income tax form. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Oigu8o. Shared by...
Explore These FREE Quit Now Classes Happening Today! (2/5)
Shared by Jamie Spano from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Electric Portable Space Heater Safety
As we cope with the bitter cold temperatures, many homes may be using portable heaters to help keep your homes warm. Follow these safety tips to reduce fire and other safety hazards. Call the Garrett County Health Department – Early Care Programs for additional...
5 Things You Can Do To Help Lower Your Child’s Lead Level
Lead Poisoning in children is preventable. Lead poisoning causes learning difficulties, developmental delays, seizures, etc. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider to ensure that your child is being tested at the required ages of 12 and 24 months. For more child...
February Heart Month Walk/Run Challenge
Join us by participating in our 🩷February Heart Month Walk Run Challenge.🩷 Visit LiveHealthyGC.com website to access a challenge form to record your activity or pick up a form in room 206 in Health Education and Outreach at the Garrett County Health Department....
Driving High Can Wreck You
Adult-use cannabis is legal for Marylanders 21 and over—but it’s illegal to use while driving.Respect the effect. Learn more at https://cannabis.maryland.gov. Shared by Machelle Bender from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health...
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Fourth Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
By Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA Oakland, MD – February 2, 2026 – The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) today confirmed the fourth case of Pertussis in less than two months, commonly known as whooping cough. Public health officials continue to...
