by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 22, 2018 | Press Releases
Just Like You! is a campaign designed to remind parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, coaches – all adults – the importance of positive role modeling for children and youth. The Garrett County Health Department is promoting this campaign throughout...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 16, 2018 | Press Releases
Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Garrett County is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 16th Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27, 2018, which reminds everyone: Don’t be a dealer. Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 9, 2018 | Press Releases
There will be a local screening of the Netflix original short documentary Heroin(e) in Accident on Saturday, October 27, at Garrett College’s Career Technology Training Center. Heroin(e) chronicles the stories of three women working to break the devastating cycle of...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 2, 2018 | Press Releases
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 first walk-in clinic scheduled will be Thursday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at GCHD’s...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 2, 2018 | Press Releases
On October 1st the Garrett County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring October 2018 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Garrett County, encouraging women to talk to their health care providers about recommended breast cancer screenings. Seated left to right...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Oct 1, 2018 | Press Releases
Cutline: Geocaching, a hobby that can combine hiking and GPS skills, was a popular physical activity choice at Partners After School @ Accident’s Summer Camp in July. Pictured with a newly found cache are (l-r) Kylie Oxford, Madison Folk, Tim Folk, director Venessa...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 18, 2018 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled seasonal flu and pneumonia immunization clinics in October and November. The vaccines will be available at walk-in clinics at two Health Department sites (1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, and 28 Hershberger Lane...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 17, 2018 | Press Releases
Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center, Governor’s Office on Crime Control and Prevention Want You to Know, Before It’s Too Late ANNAPOLIS, MD — No parent wants to think of their teen as having an alcohol or substance use problem, but it can happen. How do you...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 14, 2018 | Press Releases, Tobacco
Linda Rodeheaver and Smoking Cessation Class Leader Mike Wilburn look over the notebook and other cessation aids that helped her quit her smoking habit after 40 years. Linda Rodeheaver tried several times to quit smoking, but each time she soon started back up when...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 11, 2018 | Press Releases
The public is invited to attend a Garrett County Opioid Town Hall Meeting on September 25 at the Friendsville Fire Department, beginning at 6 p.m. “We continue to bring the community together for open conversations about how drugs are affecting this county and what we...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 11, 2018 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department announces the third and final series of low-cost rabies clinics for 2018. The clinic to vaccinate dogs, cats, and ferrets will be held the week of September 17. Last year, Garrett County experienced four confirmed rabies cases and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 4, 2018 | Press Releases
Garrett County’s Play Hard Live Clean (PHLC) Campaign has made it through its introductory year and is ready to welcome the 2018-2019 school students with a new look and a renewed commitment to healthy living. “We are really excited to kick off Year 2 of the PHLC...
