Kristen Evans Chosen as Health Department Employee of the Quarter
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Kristen Evans has been selected as Employee of the Quarter at the Garrett County Health Department. As a counselor in the Behavioral Health division, Kristen was nominated because she takes...
Accident Fishing Rodeo Draws a Crowd
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Accident Community Planning Group combined forces with the National Wild Turkey Federation to sponsor a Fishing Rodeo at the Accident Town Pond on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Participants...
Garrett County Home Health Provides for Patients Seven Days a Week
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration expired in early May, and in much of the U.S. it’s back business as usual. However, for the nurses, aides, and physical therapist who...
WIC Summer Farmers Market Vouchers Available Beginning June 12th
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With summer fast approaching, many of us are dreaming of the fresh vegetables that are just around the corner. Whether we grow them in our own gardens, buy them at local farmers markets, or...
Health Department Sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive on June 9th
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in...
Programs Assist Clients in Determining Eligibility to Receive Services
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Two programs which have been available through the Garrett County Health Department for many years have been paired together under a new director, making it easier to access both programs....
Friendsville Community Watch Provides Family Fun in the Park Activities
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Friendsville Community Watch is providing a series of FUN IN THE PARK activities for the entire community. The first event, held on June 18th, included rock painting, a trail walk, and...
Campaign Aims to Reduce Youth Access to Alcohol & Prescription Medications
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Store. Monitor. Secure. is not a program. It is a campaign sponsored by the Garrett County Health Department that calls on the community to act and prevent youth access to alcohol and...
Health Department Schedules Trauma Informed Care Training
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is bringing a recognized expert in trauma informed care to the county for a day-long training in June. Lisa Ferentz, the founder of The Ferentz Institute,...
SHS Youth in Action Promotes Alcohol and Drug-Free Prom and Graduation
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department During May, Southern High School’s Youth in Action Team promoted Alcohol and Drug-Free Prom and Graduation with prevention messages in school, at prom, and at after-prom. On June 3rd they will...
Health Department Honors Volunteers at Celebration Dinner
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Volunteers for the Garrett County Health Department completed a total of 2,050 hours of service during 2022. A total of 115 volunteers assisted the Health Department with events, programs,...- Medication Take Back Events Scheduled Across Garrett County for April
- Problem Gambling Is on the Rise in Maryland – Get the Facts
- WIC: National Nutrition Month
- Youth From Several Elementary Schools Explored STEM Through Freeform 3-D Printing
- Updated 2026 OSSD (On-Site Sewage Disposal) Training Video Now Available!
