What You Need to Know About Child Heatstroke
Pediatric vehicular heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatalities for children aged 14 and younger. Parked cars get hot, fast – and can be deadly. A child’s body temperature rises 3-5 times faster than an adult’s does, and even at...
Heat Wave Hits Garrett County 7/15/24 and 7/16/24
By Lori Peck, BS, MT, Public Health Emergency Planner Extreme heat poses a serious threat of heat-related illness to adults over 60, infants and children, those who are pregnant, those with chronic diseases, and individuals who work outdoors. Make sure to check in on...
Hot Weather Health Issues & Concerns
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Working Outside in Hot Weather
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7770 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7770.- Fake & Fatal – Learn More w/ Live Healthy GC
- GCLMB Public Meeting Announced: Local Management Board Meeting – March 2026
- GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force – March 2026
- Child Fatality Review Meeting Scheduled (3/17)
- Nancy Wamsley Chosen as Health Department Employee of the Quarter
