by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 16, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Unused medications can be the precursor to many problems – the risk of having someone take the medicine for whom they were not prescribed, the harm if accidentally taken by a child or pet,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 9, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Kitzmiller Empowerment Group sponsored a Halloween Family Fun/Movie Night on October 22, 2021, with over 40 in attendance. The Mayor and Town Council set up the movie equipment, and the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 25, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department As the weather begins to cool down and holiday gatherings are taken indoors, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has some important recommendations for reducing the spread of...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 12, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is participating in National Drug Take Back day on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the three local medication drop box locations. “Now more than ever it is...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 5, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled seasonal flu and pneumonia immunization clinics in October and November. The vaccines will be available at walk-in clinics at Health...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 14, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department An easy way for anyone in Garrett County to dispose of unneeded prescriptions is to visit one of the three medication disposal boxes located at the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 7, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department recently launched a new initiative addressing the prevention of methamphetamine use. A Community Planning Groups (CPG) training held on August 30, 2021, at...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 3, 2021 | Press Releases, Rabies
The Garrett County Health Department announces the final series of low-cost rabies clinics for 2021. The vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets will begin Monday, September 13, 2021, and conclude Saturday, September 18, 2021. Area residents are encouraged to check the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 23, 2021 | Press Releases, Tobacco
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department will be offering two free Quit Now classes to help individuals who would like to kick the nicotine habit. One class will begin on Wednesday, September 8th...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 23, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Each year the Garrett County Health Department recognizes the many community members who volunteer their time to health department projects which promote the health of the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 17, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Each year local communities around the world come together on August 31st to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) and remember those who have died or suffered permanent damage...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 11, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Each August the staff of Garrett County WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) join the rest of the nation in celebrating National Breastfeeding Month,...
