by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Maryland Department of Health recently launched 988, the new national suicide and crisis lifeline. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection for anyone needing support for mental health or substance use (problems with drugs and alcohol), having thoughts of...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Have you ever wondered what school-aged youth are hearing on the bus or in the hallways at school or on TikTok? On September 29th at 6 pm in the Southern High School cafeteria, Major Bryson...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The staff of Garrett County WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) has been celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is Step Up...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 13, 2022 | Community News, Uncategorized
Family planning services are offered by appointment in Oakland, Grantsville, and the Brady Health Center of Frostburg State University. Appointments can be made by calling 301-334-7770. All insurances are accepted. No one will be turned away for inability to pay....
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Fentanyl contaminated drugs are becoming an increasing problem in Garrett County. The Garrett County Health Department has launched a campaign, Fentanyl Fast Facts, to help educate the public...
by John Corbin (BS, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year with leprechaun hats, green beer, and meeting up with friends at bars and pubs. Unfortunately, statistics show that St. Patrick’s Day also often ends with risky drunk drivers taking to the road. DUI’s, alcohol...