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We want your feedback! The Garrett County Health Department is collecting feedback to learn about how Garrett County residents, stakeholders, and partners think we're doing. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just 2 minutes to take a very brief survey...

Week 32: Words matter. 🗣️ Let’s replace stigma with understanding and compassion. Using non-judgmental language fosters hope and supports those on their journey to health and recovery. 💙 Together, we can change the conversation. #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon...

New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST IThe main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to assist with the planning and implementation of alcohol and other drug...

A refreshed Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard is now available on the Garrett County Health Department's website at https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/. This dashboard will be updated frequently to reflect the most recent information available. Garrett...

We want your feedback! The Garrett County Health Department is collecting feedback to learn about how Garrett County residents, stakeholders, and partners think we're doing. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just 2 minutes to take a very brief survey...

Garrett County Overdose Prevention TeamMonday, March 10 · 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Only Google Meet joining info:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/vsn-tntu-opzOr dial: ‪(US) +1 678-653-0988‬ PIN: ‪725 357 522‬# Meeting...

By Alisha Martin, Program Coordinator, Overdose Response Program Garrett County Health Department’s Overdose Response Program is urging people who use drugs to “Never Use Alone.” Using drugs alone increases the risk of a fatal overdose. Making an overdose prevention...

The Garrett County Local Management Board February meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The meeting will be hybrid. The in-person option will be at the Garrett County Health Department Conference Rooms, and a virtual option will be...

The February meeting of the Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 9:30 am. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet. Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/zkx-zvvm-kxw?hs=224...

The Behavioral Health Education Task Force's February meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. It will be virtual only via Google Meet. Agenda:https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/BH-Ed-Task-Force-02-20-2025.pdf

Week 31: Overdose prevention starts with YOU. Know the signs, carry naloxone, and be prepared to act. Together, we can turn the tide on the overdose crisis. 💪 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education...

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12th, at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/bxb-skjg-mhd Phone...