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IMPORTANT! Take the 2025-2027 Garrett County Community Needs Assessment Survey (2-3 Mins. – Multiple Prize Drawings!)
Please help us identify Garrett County's most critical health issues. This is your opportunity to tell us which topic areas you would like to see prioritized! The Garrett County Health Department champions this work and guides other agencies and organizations to...
Emergency Preparedness Severe Storms Awareness Week: Damaging Winds
Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Wind can be an overlooked element of severe storms, but don't underestimate it! Quick Facts: The Damage ChampionThe majority of tree and structure damage (and power outages) that happen during...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – April 9, 2024
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs HEALTH OFFICER, GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER This position serves as the Health Officer, an executive level position in the Garrett County Health Department....
Reminder: OSSD Design Event Scheduled – On-Site Sewage Disposal Applications, Permits, and Site Plans (Registration Required by April 9, 2024)
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7760 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7760.
Emergency Preparedness Severe Storms Awareness Week: Flooding
Resources From the Maryland Department of Emergency Management Flooding is one of the most dangerous and common storm hazards in Maryland. Quick Facts: Turn Around; Don't DrownMost flood deaths come from people attempting to drive over flooded roadways. It...
Reminder: Solar Eclipse Safety Resources
A solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. To promote safety during this event, the Garrett County Health Department has collected the following resources from local, state, and federal resources: Anne Arundel County Health Department Solar Eclipse Safety...
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – April 2024
Blood Drive Scheduled for Friday, April 12th, 2024
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is TOMORROW! 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.
Explore Take Back Opportunities at the Garrett County Health Fair Tomorrow and Beyond!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Upcoming Community Event: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
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.
Upcoming Community Event: Stop the Stigma – Color Walk/Run & Craft Show
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440.
REMINDER: Western Maryland School-Based Health Center Partnership (WMSBHCP) Planning Consultant Invitation For Bids Now Available
We Hope To See You At The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival This Weekend! – April 6, 2024 – 8:30AM – 12:30PM
We Hope To See You At The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival This Weekend! - April 6, 2024 - 8:30AM - 12:30PM The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival is the area’s largest health-related event, and draws many attendees each year....
Upcoming Community Event: Recovery Simulator
Click here to register for this event! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440.
Explore Take Back Opportunities at the Garrett County Health Fair This Weekend and Beyond!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
March May Be Over, But It’s Always A Good Time To Get Screened!
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...
Upcoming Community Event: Putting Trauma-Informed Care Into Practice
Click here to register for this event! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440.
Play Hard Live Clean Scholarship Application Now Available!
Northern High School (NHS) and Southern High School (SHS) Seniors, your time is winding down to apply for the Play Hard, Live Clean scholarship. Go to PlayHardLiveClean.com (https://playhardliveclean.com/phlc-scholarship/) and complete what will probably be your...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 84 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 76
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is Just 3 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.
TODAY! – Free Quit Now Classes Scheduled for April 2024!
Been thinking about trying to quit smoking? We can help! 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- person group sessions, one...
Solar Eclipse Safety Resources
A solar eclipse will occur on April 8, 2024. To promote safety during this event, the Garrett County Health Department has collected the following resources from local, state, and federal resources: Anne Arundel County Health Department Solar Eclipse Safety...
Oakland Community Talk Event Scheduled
Click here to register for this event! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
The Garrett County Health Fair & Family Fun Festival Is Just 4 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.
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