by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Retirement: It’s what most people are working towards. After almost 30 years of working at the Garrett County Health Department, Betty Anderson will retire November 1st. Anderson started working at the Health Department in November of 1990 as an aid in Home Health....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department is celebrating the collection of the 1,000th unit of blood donated at blood drives organized by their AmeriCorps Members since October 2014. “For every unit of blood collected, up to 3 lives are saved. That amounts to approximately...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Special recognition was given to leaders in the community on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the semi-annual Board of Health meeting held at the Garrett County Health Department. A group of diverse leaders from a variety of sectors were recognized for their...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Nov 1, 2019 | Press Releases
Northern end Garrett County elementary school students who were awarded medals for their accomplishments in the Play Hard, Live Clean campaign were recognized at halftime of the Northern Husky football game on October 25th. Students who completed one or more physical...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 24, 2019 | Press Releases
Blog The Garrett County Health Department reminds residents that flu vaccinations can reduce flu illnesses, doctors’ visits, missed work and school, as well as hospitalizations. The next walk-in clinic is today, Oct. 24th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at GCHD’s Oakland...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 18, 2019 | Press Releases
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 15, 2019 | Press Releases
On Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Garrett County Health Department, local law enforcement and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 18th opportunity in nine years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 7, 2019 | Press Releases
The use of e-cigarettes and vapes has steadily increased over the last several years, especially among high school students. To counteract this trend, the Garrett County Health Department is launching a month-long campaign. Under the slogan “Lungs to Last a Lifetime,”...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 3, 2019 | Press Releases
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 2, 2019 | Press Releases
Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the third case of laboratory-confirmed rabies in Garrett County for 2019. On September 30, 2019 a raccoon was submitted to the Maryland Department of Health Rabies Laboratory after it was...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 24, 2019 | Press Releases
Partners After School (PAS) at Oakland and Accident recently completed their summer programs, and are gearing up for the school year. The summer programs were made possible through a donation from GCC Technologies, LLC, as well as funding from Garrett County Local...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 23, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department’s Just Like You program reminds all adults to be positive role models for children. Big or little, their eyes are always watching the adults they look up to. Keep these things in mind: Asking a child to get a beer for you can make...
