Children’s Eyes Are Always Watching
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...
New Round of Cessation Classes Begins October 2nd
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,...
West Nile Virus: Important Fact
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...
Tobacco 21 Law Take Effect October 1st
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...
September 2019 Garrett County Community Rabies Clinics
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...
Health Department Announces Community Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine Clinics
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...
Maryland Department of Health investigating cases of severe lung illness in people using e-cigarettes
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...
Chris Herren: Prevention Starts With All Presentation
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...
Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee Ask Public to Stay Alert for School Buses
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...
Overdose Awareness Day: A Time to remember loved ones and end overdose
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...
Health Department to Give Flu Shots In Middle and High Schools
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...- WIC: Frozen Food Month Spotlight on Frozen Fruits and Vegetables
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