Garrett County Health Department Reminds Residents and Visitors of Fall Adult Tick Prevalence and Announces Updated Online Resources
The Garrett County Health Department alerts residents and visitors to increased activity of adult Blacklegged Ticks, the main vector for Lyme disease, as fall arrives. Like most ticks, the Black Legged tick goes through several life stages that emerge at different...
Featured Job Opportunity (10/1) – A/D Professional Counselor Provisional
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring! For more information, please contact [email protected] or 301-334-7680. You can also apply using the links below. A/D Professional...
IMPORTANT: Garrett County WIC Remains Open
There will be no immediate impact on Maryland WIC families. Maryland WIC will remain open. WIC families can attend appointments and shop with their WIC Cards. New applicants can also apply for the program. No será un impacto inmediato para las familias de Maryland...
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...
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...
TODAY! (10/1) – Overdose Response Training
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
WOW! Don’t Miss These Incredible Job Opportunities at the Garrett County Health Department! (9/30)
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs OFFICE SERVICES CLERK This part-time contractual position will enroll applicants into the WIC program in accordance with established policies and procedures,...
2025 Trunk Or Treat Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777.
Poison Safety Tips for Your Child This Halloween
Trick or Treat! Keep your child safe from poisons this Halloween – anything from candy to face paint. The Poison Control Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! They can be reached at 1-800-222-1222. For more child injury prevention topics...
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 is Walk Maryland Day! – Join Health Education & Outreach for Two Walk Maryland Day Events!
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





