by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 8, 2024 | Press Releases
Received from the Maryland Commission on Public Health; Washington County Health Department. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – County Residents Encouraged to Join State, Local Health Officials for Forum Listening Session on Public Health Initiatives Set for May 23 ...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 7, 2024 | Press Releases
Garrett County is working together to foster opportunities for local youth to become more engaged with the ECHO (Exploring Careers in Health Occupations) program coordinated by AHEC West. ECHO is designed to expose students interested in future health careers to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 7, 2024 | Press Releases
By Chelsie Dever, MBA, Overdose Response Program Coordinator/Tobacco Treatment Specialist Staff from the Garrett County Health Department’s Overdose Response Program will be hosting two Naloxone pick-up events where individuals can pick up the medication Naloxone and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 1, 2024 | Press Releases, Rabies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDATE OF RELEASE: May 1, 2024SUBJECT: Second 2024 Rabies Case / Rabies Vaccination ClinicsCONTACT PERSON: Bryce A. Manges, L.E.H.S. TELEPHONE: 301-334-7760 Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the second...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 17, 2024 | Press Releases
By Maria Friend, RN, BSN, Director of Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available at the Southern Garrett County Rescue Squad in Oakland on May 1st from 3 pm – 6 pm to provide free...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 17, 2024 | Press Releases
By Chelsie Dever, MBA, Overdose Response Program Coordinator/Tobacco Treatment Specialist Staff from the Garrett County Health Department’s Overdose Response Program will be hosting two Naloxone pick-up events where individuals can pick up the medication Naloxone and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 3, 2024 | Press Releases, Tobacco
Been thinking about trying to quit smoking? We can help! The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd. The class is one hour long from 5:30-6:30pm and consists of a series of four in- person group sessions, one...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 1, 2024 | Press Releases, Tobacco
Did you know that just 1 month after you quit smoking, your lungs start to clear out built up tar and mucus and you start breathing easier? Let us help you quit! The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd. The...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 26, 2024 | Press Releases, Tobacco
Within 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your body begins a series of healthy changes that continue for years. Let us help you take the steps to quit for good. The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 21, 2024 | Press Releases
By Maria Friend, RN, BSN, Director of Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs Unit In Garrett County, Maryland, second graders learn about Making a Difference in their social studies curriculum. Mrs. Smith’s and Mrs. Martin’s second-grade...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 19, 2024 | Press Releases, Tobacco
By Chelsie Dever, Overdose Response Program Coordinator/Tobacco Treatment Specialist The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd. The class is one hour long from 5:30-6:30pm and consists of a series of four in-...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 12, 2024 | Press Releases
By the Garrett County Health Department The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take back locations, Garrett County is...
