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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 11, 2024 | Press Releases
By Eric Cvetnick, R.N., Garrett County Health Department Personal Health Unit The Garrett County Health Department has announced the 2024 Fall Flu Clinic schedule for the two Health Department sites (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, MD 21550, and 28 Hershberger Lane,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 10, 2024 | Press Releases
By Chelsie Dever, MBA, Director of Health Education & Outreach The Garrett County Health Department’s Overdose Response Program will be hosting two Naloxone pick-up events where individuals can obtain the medication Naloxone and learn how to administer it. On...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 6, 2024 | Press Releases
By Shelley Argabrite, Director of Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Garrett County educators are invited to a special evening event to relax, explore stress-relieving tools, and improve their health and wellness. Teaching the next generation is no small...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 4, 2024 | Press Releases
By Chelsie Dever, MBA, Director of Health Education & Outreach The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on September 5th. The class is one hour long, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and consists of four in-person group...
