by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 23, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a free tobacco cessation class beginning Wednesday, October 2 at 5:30 pm at the Garrett County Health Department’s Oakland Office. This class is open to users of all types of tobacco, including cigarettes, smokeless,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 20, 2019 | Press Releases
Although Garrett County is not plagued with swarms of mosquitoes like some other areas of Maryland, the pesky insects are still here. One of the several mosquito-borne illnesses that can affect humans is West Nile virus. West Nile virus carrying mosquitoes can...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 18, 2019 | Press Releases
Maryland’s new Tobacco 21 (T21) law takes effect on October 1st, increasing the minimum sales age for all tobacco products to 21 years of age. This includes sales of all traditional tobacco products, as well as electronic smoking devices. The list of tobacco products...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 10, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department announces this year’s final series of low-cost rabies clinics for dogs, cats, and ferrets. Area residents are encouraged to check the following schedule for exact times and locations of the clinics in their area. Grantsville...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 3, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) will hold walk-in community flu clinics on the following dates and locations: GCHD (Oakland office at 1025 Memorial Drive) on October 3 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friendsville Senior Center on October 16 from 11:00 am to 1:00...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 29, 2019 | Press Releases
Baltimore, MD – The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) and the Maryland Poison Center at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy have identified five individuals who in the last two months developed severe lung illness after using e-cigarettes, often referred...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 26, 2019 | Press Releases
A nationally known motivational speaker is scheduled for a public presentation at Garrett College CARC on Monday, September 9th at 7 p.m. He will also speak at the both county high schools on the following day. Eighth grade students from each middle school will attend...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 21, 2019 | Press Releases
As the 2019-2020 school year gets underway, the Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee reminds everyone that motorists will be sharing the road with the big yellow buses. The first day of school for Garrett County students is on Monday, August...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 20, 2019 | Press Releases
Local communities around the world are coming together on August 31st to remember those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to drug overdose. Observed on the 31st of August every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) seeks to create better...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 19, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) will be offering flu shots again this fall to medically eligible middle and high school students. An informational packet containing a consent form will be sent home with students the first week in September. Parents who...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 13, 2019 | Press Releases
“KICKINGTOBACCO.COM- E-cigarettes, vapes and JUULs-keeping them out of the hands of our youth,” was the message the youth from Kitzmiller displayed on a float in the Kitzmiller Fireman’s parade last weekend. The float was sponsored by the Kitzmiller Empowerment...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 13, 2019 | Press Releases
September is National Recovery Month. The Garrett County Health Department, the Stand Together Garrett County Against Drugs consortium, and the Garrett County Commissioners, asks the entire community to observe National Recovery Month and participate in Project...
