by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 30, 2018 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department is partnering with local pharmacies to distribute packets of information to clients who are purchasing Naloxone, a lifesaving medication that can quickly restore the breathing of a person experiencing an opioid overdose. Because so...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 30, 2018 | Press Releases
Partners After School @ Oakland recently hosted a family night activity for their participants. The parent-child activities included watching a puppet show presented by Garrett County Health Department’s Just Like You! campaign, decorating gingerbread houses, enjoying...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 30, 2018 | Press Releases, Rabies
Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the first case of laboratory- confirmed rabies in the county for 2018. A dairy calf, submitted from the northern area of the county to the Maryland Department of Health laboratory, was...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 30, 2018 | Press Releases
Surveys show that most Garrett County youth don’t smoke, don’t drink, and don’t misuse drugs. But some do. Garrett County Drug Free Communities Coalition wants to reward the youth who live a drug-free life, whether they are in Kindergarten or a high school senior....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 29, 2018 | Press Releases
It’s impossible to visit any news source without being aware of CDC reports that we are currently in the middle of a very active flu season, with much of the country experiencing widespread and intense flu activity. The latest report of pediatric deaths associated...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 8, 2018 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department, in collaboration with Garrett County Government, Garrett Regional Medical Center, Mountain Laurel Medical Center, Garrett County Community Aquatic and Recreation Complex, and Garrett County Public Schools, extends an open...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jan 3, 2018 | Press Releases
As Tina Buckel worked her last day in the Environmental Health division of the Garrett County Health Department on Friday, December 29, she reflected on her 34-year career. Through the years Buckel worked in various capacities in Environmental Health, retiring as...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 29, 2017 | Press Releases
Garrett County Health Department in cooperation with Garrett County Emergency Management warns that extreme cold weather will continue over the next several days and into next week with single digit and below zero temperatures expected. There is always a concern for...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 19, 2017 | Press Releases
While most bears in Garrett County have taken residence in their dens for a long winter’s nap, Bernard the Bear is just beginning to make his rounds. “We wanted some image we could use to get our various health and prevention messages into the community,” said Kendra...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 14, 2017 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department’s Just Like You! Program reminds all adults that little eyes are always watching what you do, ready to imitate the good…and the bad. Be a positive role model for all those little eyes. This month’s video is a reminder that...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 12, 2017 | Press Releases
The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive on December 22, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at Garrett County Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland. Give the gift of life for the holidays! During the busy holiday season, set...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Dec 5, 2017 | Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Department, partnering with the Oakland Town Hall, Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, and Maryland State police, participated in the National Drug Take Back Day in late October. A total of 92 pounds of medications were collected at the three...
