by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 14, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Kristen Evans has been selected as Employee of the Quarter at the Garrett County Health Department. As a counselor in the Behavioral Health division, Kristen was nominated because she takes...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 7, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Accident Community Planning Group combined forces with the National Wild Turkey Federation to sponsor a Fishing Rodeo at the Accident Town Pond on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Participants...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 5, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration expired in early May, and in much of the U.S. it’s back business as usual. However, for the nurses, aides, and physical therapist who...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Jun 2, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With summer fast approaching, many of us are dreaming of the fresh vegetables that are just around the corner. Whether we grow them in our own gardens, buy them at local farmers markets, or...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 31, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, June 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 30, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Two programs which have been available through the Garrett County Health Department for many years have been paired together under a new director, making it easier to access both programs....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 24, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Friendsville Community Watch is providing a series of FUN IN THE PARK activities for the entire community. The first event, held on June 18th, included rock painting, a trail walk, and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 17, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Store. Monitor. Secure. is not a program. It is a campaign sponsored by the Garrett County Health Department that calls on the community to act and prevent youth access to alcohol and...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 15, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is bringing a recognized expert in trauma informed care to the county for a day-long training in June. Lisa Ferentz, the founder of The Ferentz Institute,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 12, 2023 | Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department During May, Southern High School’s Youth in Action Team promoted Alcohol and Drug-Free Prom and Graduation with prevention messages in school, at prom, and at after-prom. On June 3rd they will...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 9, 2023 | Community News, Press Releases
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Volunteers for the Garrett County Health Department completed a total of 2,050 hours of service during 2022. A total of 115 volunteers assisted the Health Department with events, programs,...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | May 4, 2023 | Press Releases
Submitted by: The Garrett County Child & Adolescent Workgroup, Laura Robinson May is Mental Health Awareness month. Although the national mental health crisis affects all ages, the Garrett County Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup is promoting a Green...
