by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 5, 2019 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled its next blood drive for Friday, February 15, from 12-4:30 PM in the first floor conference room. “The American Red Cross is facing a blood emergency,” said Marie Lauver, AmeriCorps, who coordinates the blood drives...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Feb 4, 2019 | Press Releases
Above: Expressing varying degrees of amusement, Partners After School @ Accident participants enjoy a joke shared by a staff member. Pictured left to right are Lukas Wolf, Kelsey Schmidt, Tyler Walker, Faith Montgomery, Lylee Jones (in front), Madison Folk, Ava Wolf,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 31, 2019 | Press Releases
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 28, 2019 | Press Releases
Weather forecasts warn of extreme cold weather continuing over the next several days with single digit and below zero temperatures expected. Wind chills as much as 20 below zero may occur! Extreme cold increases the concern for seniors, children, and homeless persons....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 18, 2019 | Press Releases
It’s always a good idea to plan ahead for any cold weather that comes our way. With temperatures projected to be in the single digits Sunday and Monday, the time to get ready is now. Anyone can have an issue with cold weather, but of special concern are senior...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 18, 2019 | Press Releases
About: A group of Garrett County school-based therapists and social workers recently received certification after attending the Advanced Trauma Treatment certification program. Pictured are front row Jamie Kamp, LCSW-C; Debbie DeWitt, LMSW; Instructor Lisa Ferentz,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 18, 2019 | Press Releases
That nasty “wintertime” illness, influenza, is increasing in geographic spread across the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released a report saying an estimated 6 million Americans have been sickened by flu so far this season. ...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 17, 2019 | Press Releases
About: Pictured above are Matt Friend and his son, Sam, as they talk about the dangers of marijuana, and the importance of being drug-free during a break from reviewing homework. Children young and old are always watching adults and trying to imitate them. The Garrett...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 11, 2019 | Press Releases
Staff from the Garrett County Health Department recently started a new initiative to help educate alcohol vendors about current laws and ways to help them keep their patrons safe. With support from the Garrett County Liquor Control Board, health department staff...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 11, 2019 | Press Releases, Tobacco
About: Almost from birth kids see mom and dad as super heroes. They look up to you, and want to be just like you. If you are a tobacco user, you don’t want them to follow your lead and start smoking. Be the super hero your child needs. Make quitting one of your...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2018 | Press Releases
Governor Larry Hogan has declared that Maryland state government agencies and offices will be closed on Monday, December 24, 2018, in observance of Christmas Eve. Therefore, the Garrett County Health Department will be closed to the public on Monday and Tuesday,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 21, 2018 | Press Releases, Tobacco
New Year’s resolutions come and go, but quitting smoking is a resolution you can live with. The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a series of three Tobacco Cessation Classes to be held at their Oakland office in early 2019. “I see people smoking now, and...
