Behavioral Health Program Receives 3-Year Accreditation
The Garrett County Health Department Behavioral Health Division was recently issued a three-year accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). “This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment...
Anderson Retires from Health Department
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....
1,000 Units of Blood Collected
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...
Garrett County Board of Health Recognizes Community Health Improvement Leaders
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...
Medal Recipients From PHLC Campaign Attend Game For Free
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...
Flu Clinics Begin Thursday
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...
From MDH: Maryland Department of Health launches portal to give parents access to vaccination records online at no cost
National Drug Take Back Scheduled for October 26th
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...
Health Department Launches Campaign Against Vaping
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,”...
Maryland Secretary of Health issues clinical reporting order as severe lung illness investigation continues
Health Department Reports Third Rabies Case In 2019
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...- WIC: Frozen Food Month Spotlight on Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
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