by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jul 27, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Each year, the Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) offers two scholarships to Garrett County graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in a health care field. This year’s...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jul 27, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The entire nation is dealing with the opioid epidemic. Although Garrett County has not been spared, it is one of only four Maryland counties that saw a decrease in opioid deaths between 2019...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jul 26, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department reminds parents of the required vaccines for school students. • A single dose of Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine is required for all students entering 7th...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 29, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department During the 2020-2021 school year, each public school in Garrett County again participated in the Garrett County Health Department’s Play Hard, Live Clean (PHLC) campaign, a healthy lifestyle...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 28, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has issued its second overdose alert for the month of June after learning about a cluster of opiate related overdoses that happened over the weekend....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 17, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department offices will be closed on Friday, June 18, 2021, in observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Governor Larry Hogan announced Thursday...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 7, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has issued an overdose alert after learning there has been a recent increase in overdoses related to opiates in and around Garrett County. “While we are not...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 17, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Quite a Catch! Pictured above are just a few of the many fish that were caught on Saturday, May 8th at Club 21550 Community Planning Group’s Fishing Rodeo at the Glades Park in Oakland....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 14, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Children learn by watching you, even when you don’t realize it and whether we like it or not, they will probably do as you DO, not as you SAY. “Model good behaviors for your children and show...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 7, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department’s Environmental Health Office has announced this spring’s low-cost rabies clinics for the vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets at six locations....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 5, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Garrett County Commissioners signed two proclamations on Monday recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week in Garrett County. Pictured seated...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 26, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department During March, the Crellin Community took part in the Garrett County Health Department’s Remove the Risk Campaign, which focuses on education about the dangers of accidental poisoning or...
