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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 2, 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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 30, 2024 | Press Releases, Rabies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE OF RELEASE: August 30, 2024SUBJECT: Health Department Reports Sixth Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2024CONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. | TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 29, 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) | Aug 29, 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...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 27, 2024 | Press Releases
By Sandy Miller, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention Supervisor The Garrett County Health Department is hosting a free pickleball clinic for kids aged 8 to 18 on Saturday, September 7th, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Grantsville Town Park. This event is part of a...
