Garrett County Health Department and Students From Garrett County Public Schools Host Client-Choice Food Distribution to Support Neighbors in Need
Oakland, Maryland – On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, the Garrett County Health Department’s program at 360 Access Hub hosted its client-choice food distribution event, providing individuals and families with dignified access to nutritious food in a welcoming,...
Visit the Kid’s Zone at the Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11th, 2026!
By Garrett County STEPS Committee The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) recently announced that the 2026 Garrett County Health and Wellness Fair, which includes a FREE “Kid’s Zone” area, will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The event will...
Save the Date! – Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Set for April 11, 2026
The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) is pleased to announce that the annual Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This free community event will bring together local healthcare providers, wellness...
Garrett County Health Department Home Health Receives 2025 HHCAHPS Honors Status for Exceptional Patient Care
By Cassie Collins, RN, BSN, Director of Home Health at the Garrett County Health Department Oakland, MD – Garrett County Health Department Home Health is proud to announce that it has been named a 2025 HHCAHPS Honors recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider...
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...
Garrett County Health Department Partners After School Program Welcomes D’s Eats Food Truck for Hands-On Food Safety Lesson
By Lane Duda — Submitted By Kristen Walker Garrett County, MD — Students in the Partners After School Program enjoyed an engaging and educational visit in November, with a special appearance from Dalton Smith and his D’s Eats food truck at Yough Glades Elementary...
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Third Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
By Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA Oakland, MD – December 18, 2025 – The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) today confirmed the third case of Pertussis in less than a month, commonly known as whooping cough. Public health officials continue to...
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Second Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
By Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA Oakland, MD – December 15, 2025 – The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) today confirmed the second case of Pertussis in less than a month, commonly known as whooping cough, in a 14-year-old resident of Garrett...
Garrett County Health Department Confirms Pertussis Case, Urges Vaccination
By Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA Oakland, MD – December 9, 2025 – The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) today confirmed a case of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, in an 18-year-old resident of Garrett County. Public health...
New Mural Inspires Youth at Grantsville Town Park
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator A new interactive mural at Grantsville Town Park is bringing color, hope, and community pride to Garrett County. Funded by the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA) through the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and...
