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This Saturday! - June 21st, 2025 - Only 4 days until the FREE Garrett County Rec Fair! Find out more at GCRecFair.com!

We often forget about fiber in our efforts to eat healthier. Not only does fiber help us stay full longer and poop more regularly, getting enough fiber is even more important now knowing that colon cancer rates are on the rise. 🫘🥬🍎 📍 Learn more about WIC and contact...

This Saturday! - June 21st, 2025 - Only 5 days until the FREE Garrett County Rec Fair! Find out more at GCRecFair.com!

Guided Ride at 1:00 p.m. with Deep Creek Adventure Bureau! Red Trail Teal Group Ride at Deep Creek Lake State Park. Ride Level: Teal (Intermediate-ish) Learn more and see what other fun things are happening at GCRecFair.com!

Radishes are crunchy, nutritious vegetables that are delicious pickled, sautéed, or raw in salads! 🥗 Try radishes in this Spring Vegetable Saute recipe from @usdagov: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/spring-vegetable-saute Tip: Radishes are easy to grow in gardens and...

Find your type of adventure at the Rec Fair!Deep Creek Lake State Park | June 21st from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more at GCRecFair.com! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T5xaEsYD_o Submit FREE Vendor Registration! RSVP as an Attendee (Not Required) Website not loading?...

Week 48: Every talk you have builds trust, and trust builds resilience. 💬💪Keep the lines open—it makes all the difference. #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit

Great dads make a difference. Being there for your kids matters—today and every day. 💙 To all the amazing dads doing their best to love, support, and show up for their families: We see you. Your presence, your care, and your dedication are shaping your child’s future...

A friendly crew plays pickleball twice a week when the weather is nice! On Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m., they play in Grantsville at the town park on Miller Street. To get on the informal email list for weather cancellations, please send an email to...

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department

The June MHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 9:30 am.  The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.  Attached are the agenda for this meeting and the minutes of the May 2025 meeting. Join with Google...

The June Garrett County Local Management Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (please note the change of day; June 19 is a holiday). This will be a hybrid meeting; an in-person option is available at the Garrett County Health Department...

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 At WIC, we celebrate and support families of all kinds because everyone deserves access to healthy food and caring support. 💜 If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, or caring for a child under 5, you could qualify for WIC! 📍 Learn more...

Join us at the Garrett County Rec Fair on Saturday, June 21, 2025 for FREE kayak rentals at Deep Creek Lake State Park! 🛶🛶🛶 See what other fun things are happening at gcrecfair.com!

Dads and male caregivers, your health is important too! 💙 And by prioritizing your well-being—whether it’s eating nutritious meals, staying active, or keeping up with check-ups—you’re setting a powerful example for your kids to make healthier choices. This...

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by Katie Lucas from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/ebs-yopz-tiw Phone Numbers:(US)...

Free Go!+ Bike Rentals at the GC REC FAIR on June 21st! PLUS! Learn more about an exciting group ride opportunity with Deep Creek Adventure Bureau at the event at https://gcrecfair.com/learn-more-about-the-garrett-county-rec-fair/! See what other fun things are...

As the weather warms up, nature's bounty is at its peak! That means seasonal fruits and veggies are not only more delicious right now, they're often more affordable too. 💰 Stretch your WIC benefits further by choosing in-season favorites! 🍓🥕 📍 Learn more about WIC and...