by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 18, 2021 | Letter to the Editor
Few things have been as divisive in our community as the case for COVID immunization. People line up on both sides fence. Some believe vaccination is the responsible thing to do, while others shudder at being “forced” to receive a vaccine. Most recent arguments...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jul 17, 2020 | Letter to the Editor
A guy walks into a bar (or restaurant) and is reminded that he needs to wear a face covering to protect others. The guy insults the hostess, refuses to wear the face covering because he has his rights and this is a free country, and, refuses to leave. The manager...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 7, 2019 | Letter to the Editor
St. Patrick’s Day can be one of the deadliest holidays due to the number of drunk drivers on the road. Nationwide, 60 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes over the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day holiday. During that same period, 39 percent of all motor vehicle crash...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 9, 2018 | Letter to the Editor
HAVE YOU BEEN CHECKED? IT ONLY TAKES 2 MINUTES! You can accomplish a lot of tasks in two minutes– check your email, pay a bill online, maybe even save your smile, and your life! Brushing your teeth for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, twice a day can save your...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 9, 2018 | Letter to the Editor
Do you know the symptoms of cervical cancer? Until very late stages of the disease, women often have no symptoms. That is why it is so important that women get regular Pap tests. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to discuss the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 2, 2018 | Letter to the Editor
In January, we all make resolutions, many around our health. Most of us don’t keep the resolutions we make, but here is a simple resolution we can all help to keep: End cervical cancer. You can help end cervical cancer in two simple steps: 1) If you are a woman, get...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 19, 2017 | Letter to the Editor
The bad news: That dreaded respiratory infection, influenza, is spreading across the country, and it is not sparing Garrett County. Flu can be very serious. In addition to fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body and muscle aches, it can lead to pneumonia and even...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 18, 2017 | Letter to the Editor, Press Releases
Did you know that most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease? Did you know the top two risk factors for breast cancer are being a woman and getting older? That means you or someone you love is, or will be, at risk of developing...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 20, 2017 | Expert Opinion, Letter to the Editor, Press Releases
As the colors of the leaves begin their dramatic change, we are reminded that Influenza season is just around the corner. Influenza season carries with it many uncertainties, and immunization of the general population (including those most vulnerable) reduces the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 3, 2017 | Letter to the Editor
Letter To The Editor: Start the year on a healthy note! The staff at the Garrett County Health Department wants to help you make 2017 your healthiest year ever. If you are a little late making a New Year’s Resolution, let us make some suggestions: If you are a...
