by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 13, 2017 | Press Releases
A Parents Matter! class is being offered at Garrett County Health Department on Saturday, April 22 & 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents Matter! is a 12.5 hour evidence-based intervention for parents of pre-adolescent youth. This free program is designed to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 12, 2017 | Expert Opinion, Press Releases
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month By Judy Sine, RN, Garrett County Health Department Brushing your teeth for two minutes with fluoride toothpaste, twice a day can save your smile. Taking the time for a painless two minute oral cancer exam during a regular medical...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 12, 2017 | Press Releases
Saturday, April 29, is National Drug Take Back Day, a time when everyone is reminded to help prevent prescription drug abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Last October, Americans turned in...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 10, 2017 | Health Fair 2017, Press Releases
Two Outstanding Partner in Health Awards were given out at the 2017 Garrett County Health Fair on Saturday. Cindy’s Fund received the award in the organization category, and Emilee Friend won the award in the individual category. These annual awards are designed to...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 6, 2017 | Press Releases
More than 90 Garrett County middle and high school youth attended a Teen Night Glow Party held by Club 21550 Community Planning Group at the Oakland Community Center (The Armory) recently. Pictured above are a few participants at the event, which included a glow room,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 6, 2017 | Press Releases
The Maryland Tobacco Quitline, 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669), provides free evidence-based tobacco use counseling to Marylanders age 13 years and older, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A special part of the Quitline is the Pregnancy Rewards Program, specifically...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 5, 2017 | Health Fair 2017, Press Releases
Family members of the late Dave “Flakey” Wilt will be introduced as Health Ambassadors for this year’s Garrett County Health Fair at Garrett College CARC on Saturday, April 8. Peggy Brown, Ellen Spiker, and Melanie Carver will honor his spirit of serving others and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 5, 2017 | Health Fair 2017, Press Releases
The Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival will take place on Saturday, April 8, at the Garrett College CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. This free community event is designed to increase health awareness and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 5, 2017 | Press Releases
Members of the Garrett County Health Department staff kicked off National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2017, by joining the Garrett County Commissioners as they signed a proclamation recognizing the observance locally. “We appreciate what you do for the community,”...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 5, 2017 | Health Fair 2017, Press Releases
Seth Anne Snider-Copley will be doing an exercise demonstration at the 2017 Garrett County Health Fair and Fun Festival on April 8th. Seth is an aquatic exercise specialist for the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), a Transpersonal Psychotherapist, Registered...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 30, 2017 | Press Releases
JUST LIKE YOU! Kids follow your example because they want to be Just Like You! Be a positive role model for your children and always model safe behaviors so safety comes naturally. Olivia Summerfield is a positive role model for her daughters, Avery and Aubrey, by...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 30, 2017 | Health Fair 2017, Press Releases
Diabetes Awareness and Management will be one of the presentations at the 2017 Garrett County Health Fair and Fun Festival on April 8th. Presenter Mitzi Wiltison, is a registered nurse at Garrett Regional Medical Center, a certified diabetes educator, and a certified...
