by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 13, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With opioid overdose deaths increasing during the pandemic, the Drug Enforcement Administration is holding its 20th Take Back Day on April 24, 2021. During its October Take Back Day, the DEA...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 12, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The American Red Cross and the Garrett County Health Department will host a blood drive on Friday, April 16, from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad at 200 Baltimore...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 26, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Do you know what message your kids are picking up from you concerning alcohol? You might not be saying it directly to them, but if you joke about alcohol and being drunk, they are going to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 18, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) is offering three scholarships to Garrett County residents who are pursuing a career in a health care field. “We want to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 15, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With the arrival of warm weather in Garrett County, we should expect and be prepared for the reemergence of ticks. Several species of ticks are known to the area and have been waiting out the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 15, 2021 | Press Releases
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. Both classes will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 9, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department More than 100 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, and millions are addicted to these prescription pain medications. One way to help keep your family and community safe is to start...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 9, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is sponsoring the distribution of Narcan at community sites around the county. Individuals can pick up Narcan and receive education on how to administer...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 2, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The winter months are the time of year that people spend the least amount of time outdoors. This mean that children whose parents or caregivers smoke are most at risk for experiencing the...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 19, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department’sJust Like You! Program reminds all adults that youth are always watching what you do. “Remember, it’s not just toddlers who follow our examples,” said...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 5, 2021 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a virtual class to help parents of teens improve their communication tactics and empower their children to make good choices. “It’s a super...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 22, 2020 | Press Releases
We may be telling kids that Santa Clause is watching them this time of year, but kids are watching and copying what adults do all year long. “During the holiday season, think about the messages you are sending to children and youth about alcohol use,” said Linda...
