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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!TODAY! – Garrett County Food Bank Meeting: Public Comment – Share Your Vision!
The public, local businesses, community organizations, and agencies are invited to attend the first public meeting and visioning session for the Garrett County Food Bank. Garrett County Food Bank Meeting: Public Comment & Share Your Vision!January 24th, 2025, at...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 133 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 118
Explore the 2025 – 2027 Garrett County Community Health Needs Assessment!
A New Resource Is Available For Garrett County! 2025 - 2027 Garrett County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) The 2025 - 2027 Garrett County & Surrounding Region Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) has been published and is now available to browse...
REMINDER – Garrett County Food Bank Meeting Announced: Public Comment – Share Your Vision!
The public, local businesses, community organizations, and agencies are invited to attend the first public meeting and visioning session for the Garrett County Food Bank. Garrett County Food Bank Meeting: Public Comment & Share Your Vision!January 24th, 2025, at...
Your Chance To Win A $100 Gift Card! – Join Go!+ Before February 1st
January 2025 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room at the Garrett County Health Department. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/oaz-dppw-irb...
Maternal and Child Health Survey for Community Members
The Maryland Department of Health would like to hear from parents, caregivers, and concerned community members about their opinions on their community’s needs, concerns, and strengths. Community means the neighborhood where you live. As parents, caregivers, and...
Emergency Warming Station and Shelter Information (Garrett County Government Department of Emergency Management)
Follow GC911 on Facebook for the most recent information: https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountyoem911 PLEASE READ THE DETAILS BELOW: An Extreme Cold Warning will go into effect at 4am Monday morning until 7am Thursday. An extended period of temperatures up to 30...
The Garrett County Health Department Offers Cold Weather Safety Tips as Temperatures Plummet
Frigid temperatures bring with them serious health concerns such as hypothermia and frostbite, especially in young children, older adults, and those who work outdoors. Temperatures are expected to drop to the frigid single digits next week, bringing with them serious...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 27
Week 27: Real Strength is Knowing Your Limits 💯 Opioids aren't a quick fix - your health is a journey, not a destination. Choose wisely! #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 131 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 117
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee – January 2025
The January MHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet. Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/aen-jkth-xue?hs=224 Join by phone:(US) +1 318-228-1996PIN: 696206052...
Focus Group Opportunity – Families and Birthing People Living in Maryland – $25 Gift Card!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D., and Director of Early Care Programs, Maria Friend, RN,...
Focus Group Opportunity – Black and African American Birthing People and Families Living in Maryland – $25 Gift Card!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D., and Director of Early Care Programs, Maria Friend, RN,...
Focus Group Opportunity – Families of Children With Special Health Care Needs – $25 Gift Card!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D., and Director of Early Care Programs, Maria Friend, RN,...
Focus Group Opportunity – Maternal and Child Health Workers
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D., and Director of Early Care Programs, Maria Friend, RN,...
Trauma-Informed Care Summit Announced
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Shared by the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Garrett County Local Management Board
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (1/6-1/12)
WIC Pregnancy Benefits
You don’t have to wait until you have your baby to apply for WIC—you can enroll as soon as you know you’re pregnant! 🤰🏻🤰🏽🤰🏿 Whether you’re expecting, have a baby, or have little ones under age 5, WIC is here for YOU! We offer prenatal nutrition, healthcare referrals,...
Garrett County Food Bank Meeting Announced: Public Comment – Share Your Vision!
The public, local businesses, community organizations, and agencies are invited to attend the first public meeting and visioning session for the Garrett County Food Bank. Garrett County Food Bank Meeting: Public Comment & Share Your Vision!January 24th, 2025, at...
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force – January 2025
The January Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet. Agenda:https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BH-Ed-Task-Force-01-16-2025-1.pdf
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – January 14, 2025
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Special RecruitmentSpecimen Collector I(Please note that this is a third-party recruitment through Aegis, and not an MDH or local...
Fire Safety: Smoke & CO Alarms
Think fast! How many smoke detectors are installed in your home? Is there one on every floor of the home? In every room? None at all? Smoke detectors play a vital and life-saving role in the event of a house fire. Cost is often minimal and some fire departments offer...
Immigrant Families Are Welcome at WIC
If you moved to the United States, you can still get help from WIC! Signing up for WIC won’t affect your immigration status or ability to become a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you are recently pregnant, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5—you can...
Fire Safety: Home Fire Escape Plan
In the event of a house fire, there's no time for a family to sit down and plan an escape safely. To be better prepared, have your family meeting now, before the emergency ever takes place. Discuss what steps to take and a safe place to meet outside. Periodic fire...
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