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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
The Garrett County Health Department provides colorectal cancer screening AT NO COST. Call Autumn Friend to see if you are eligible for this program at 301-334-7770. Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7770 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at...
Free Quit Now Classes Scheduled for April 2024!
Within 20 minutes of smoking your last cigarette, your body begins a series of healthy changes that continue for years. Let us help you take the steps to quit for good. The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd....
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Stretch Your Grocery Budget!
March 2024 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, March 28 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room at the Health Department In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/rku-mnoi-nuq Agenda: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/03_28_2024-HPC-Agenda.pdf
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is Just 12 Days Away! Join Us April 6th at the Garrett College CARC!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
We Need Your Help! Take This 1-Minute Survey On Food Boxes!
Today’s Air Quality Forecast (3/22): MODERATE – Maryland Department of the Environment Resources: Air Quality Forecast & Action Guide
To view today’s Air Quality Forecast and the upcoming 3-Day Air Quality Forecast, please visit: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/airqualitymonitoring/pages/aqforecast.aspx For additional information and recommendations, please view...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: More Great Recipes From WIC!
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is Just 15 Days Away! Join Us April 6th at the Garrett College CARC!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
OSSD Design Event Scheduled – On-Site Sewage Disposal Applications, Permits, and Site Plans
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7760 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7760.
Featured Today on Play Hard Live Clean: PHLC Influencers – Nutrition & Brain Health (VIDEO)
Accident Elementary Making a Difference for Healthy Families Children
By Maria Friend, RN, BSN, Director of Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs Unit In Garrett County, Maryland, second graders learn about Making a Difference in their social studies curriculum. Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Martin's second-grade classes...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 83 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 74
Featured Today On Go! Garrett County: Have You Heard About The Harvest Hub? (Community Feedback Opportunity!)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (3/11-3/17)
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is Just 17 Days Away! Join Us April 6th at the Garrett College CARC!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3EwT-t-Sn4 Spot a Stroke F.A.S.T. PDF Printable Infographic: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/FAST-Infographic.pdf Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Office of Emergency Preparedness
Celebrate the First Day of Spring w/ Garrett County WIC!
It’s the first day of spring! 🌼 Once the snow melts and the temperatures rise, enjoy the nicer weather this season by taking a walk or going to the park as a family. Don’t forget the snacks! Sliced apples and peanut butter are a great on-the-go, WIC-approved snack....
Free Quit Now Classes Scheduled in Garrett County
By Chelsie Dever, Overdose Response Program Coordinator/Tobacco Treatment Specialist The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a tobacco treatment class to begin on April 3rd. The class is one hour long from 5:30-6:30pm and consists of a series of four in-...
Public Review of Survey Instrument: Garrett County & Surrounding Areas Community Health Assessment (2025-2027)
We invite Garrett County stakeholders to review the Garrett County & Surrounding Areas Community Health Assessment (2025-2027) survey instrument. This serves to ensure equitable practices and gives the community an opportunity to request additional issues/concerns...
Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
You Are Not Alone – Help is Here – Call Or Text 988
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gj5hPBhtris Want to learn more about 988? Explore https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx for additional information. Looking for resources to share?New resources for community members, agencies, and organizations are also...
GCLMB Public Meeting Announced: March Local Management Board Meeting (3/21)
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be recorded and transcribed for minute purposes.The next Garrett County Local Management Board March meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 2:00 pm. It will be a hybrid meeting; in person attendance...
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force (3/21)
This meeting is open to the public. This meeting will be recorded and transcribed for minute purposes.The Behavioral Health Education Task Force March meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 9:00 am. The meeting will be virtual only via google meet. ...
Explore Take Back Opportunities at the Garrett County Health Fair and Beyond!
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