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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 24, 2024 | Press Releases
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE OF RELEASE: October 24, 2024 SUBJECT: Burn Ban Instituted for Garrett County CONTACT PERSON: Craig P. Umbel, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 Over the past few months, Garrett County and the surrounding areas have...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 10, 2024 | Press Releases
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator Hearing directly from local residents is vital to ensuring that local programs and services are culturally competent and reflect the needs of our community. To achieve this mission, Garrett...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 7, 2024 | Press Releases
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator Hearing directly from local residents is vital to ensuring that local programs and services are culturally competent and reflect the needs of our community. To achieve this mission, Garrett...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 7, 2024 | Press Releases
By GCHD Communications Team Retirees from the Garrett County Health Department gathered at the McHenry Uno Pizzeria and Grill on September 18th to mingle and catch up. As the microphone was passed around the group for introductions, it became a comic storytelling...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 7, 2024 | Press Releases
By GCHD Communications Team In early September, Special Secretary of Overdose Response Emily Keller visited Garrett County to complete site visits in honor of Recovery Month. Secretary Keller and her team conducted visits throughout Maryland in September, starting...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 24, 2024 | Press Releases
By John Corbin, Communications, Data Science, and Informatics Administrator The Garrett County Health Department is exploring every opportunity to help Garrett County residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. Access to fresh, locally sourced meals is becoming...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 20, 2024 | Press Releases
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator The Health Education and Outreach Unit of the Garrett County Health Department is asking all residents to participate in this year’s Red Ribbon Week, celebrated October 23-31. To show your support for a drug-free community, we...
