by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 12, 2025 | Press Releases
An invitation for the community to weigh in with their vision for the new Garrett County Food Bank and Resource Hub that is being established in Garrett County was held on January 24, 2025. Almost 50 people from local businesses, community organizations, agencies, and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 5, 2025 | Press Releases
Garrett County is taking a proactive approach to combat methamphetamine misuse, the leading drug concern in the area. With alarming effects on mental health and overall well-being, methamphetamine misuse has become a critical focus for prevention efforts spearheaded...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 3, 2025 | Press Releases, Rabies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: February 3, 2025 SUBJECT: Health Department Reports First Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2025 CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 31, 2025 | Press Releases
Oakland, MD – Garrett County Health Department Home Health is proud to announce it was named a 2024 HHCAHPS Honor recipient by MatrixCare, a leading provider of RCM services, CAHPS surveys, and advanced analytics for home health and hospice organizations. This...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 2, 2025 | Press Releases, Rabies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: January 2, 2025 SUBJECT: Health Department Reports Seventh Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2024 CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 To wrap up the year, Environmental Health Services of the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 27, 2024 | Press Releases
Friendsville, MD – On December 21st, fifty families received bountiful Harvest Hub meal boxes at the Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department, helping to increase food and nutrition security during the holiday season. The Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 26, 2024 | Press Releases
WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! WIC has so much to offer families, from healthy food and nutrition education to mental health referrals and breastfeeding support, WIC can help you take care...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 16, 2024 | Press Releases
By April Paugh, Medical Assistance Transportation Coordinator The Garrett County Health Department is clarifying that Medicaid clients who schedule Medicaid-approved medical appointments through the Health Department’s Medical Assistance Transportation program will...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 10, 2024 | Press Releases
Western, Md. – In collaboration with more than a dozen local partners, AHEC West’s Healthy Together programming is finally getting underway, with planned health screenings, physical activity events, and food distribution scheduled in the project area. Healthy...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 9, 2024 | Press Releases
By Eli Reed, L.E.H.S., Environmental Health Specialist The Environmental Health Office of the Garrett County Health Department would like to remind you that home heating appliances could be a source of poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide, or CO is an...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 3, 2024 | Community News, Press Releases
Press Release From Garrett County Government Laura Herrera Scott, MD, MPH, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, has approved the appointment of Jennifer Hare as the Garrett County Health Officer, effective November 27, 2024. Ms. Hare was nominated by the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 19, 2024 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: November 19, 2024 SUBJECT: Garrett County Health Department Offers Essential Food Safety Tips for Thanksgiving CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 As families across Garrett County prepare to...
