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Children are curious! Learn the best way to protect your child from firearms. Contact Garrett County Health Department's Early Care Programs to learn more about child injury prevention at 301-334-7720! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de...

American Academy of Pediatrics basic safety tips on firearm safety! When are you kids the safest when it comes to firearms? For more information on child injury prevention and safety, contact Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department- 301-334-7720!...

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.

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/bgc-icdm-wya Phone...

Did you know that nearly 60% of children CANNOT tell the difference between a real gun and a pretend gun? Be sure to ASK your friends and family members the right "what, how and why" questions when it comes to safe gun storage! To learn more about injury prevention in...

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

Make gun safety your #1 priority this hunting season! First gun safety tip - Be sure to store guns and ammunition safely and away from children! Check out this flyer for more gun safety tips! To learn more about injury prevention and child safety, contact Early Care...

If you are between 18-25 years old and live in Maryland, take the survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/tkzpfvysWin up to $95 by completing a 10-minute survey about perceptions and use of alcohol! Shared by James Michaels from the Garrett County Health...

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/bgc-icdm-wya Phone...

Week 21: Opioid-what? Knowing the facts helps us stay drug-free and fabulous! 💪 Spread the word and stick with safe, smart choices. 💯 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit

Due to inclement weather, Garrett County Health Department offices will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, December 5th). Employees should not report to work unless contacted. Some services may continue, but there will be no public access to the building(s). Please stay...

The Move, Groove, Release & Relax Class scheduled for tomorrow afternoon (12/5) has been cancelled due to the impending blizzard. Please stay tuned for any updates.

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

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.

The Garrett County Health Department in cooperation with Garrett County Emergency Management warns that extreme cold weather will continue over the next several days. There is always a concern for seniors, children, pets, homeless persons, and people working outdoors....