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The Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s – Upcoming Event
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Winter Weather Preparedness – Explore Ready.gov #WinterReady Resources
Meet the Staff: Caroline Evans
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Caroline Evans is the Director of the WIC Program at the Garrett County Health Department. WIC is the federally funded Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – January 18, 2024
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs OFFICE CLERK ASSISTANTPART-TIME CONTRACTUAL The main purpose of this part-time contractual position will be to serve as a receptionist for the Behavioral Health...
Important Information From GCHD Early Care Programs – Contacting A Provider After Hours
Sometimes health concerns arise at random times and cannot wait until the next day when your doctor's office re-opens its doors. There is still support offered by our local doctor's offices, though. Check out the following page and talk with your own or your family's...
WEATHER POSTPONEMENT: Board Game Afternoon Event w/ Mtn. Lake Partners Rescheduled
The Board Game Afternoon Event w/ Mtn. Lake Partners has been rescheduled for January 27th (same place, same time) due to the forecasted inclement weather. For more information about the original event, please see:...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Free Ice Skating Tomorrow During Our Winter Activity Series
✅ STORE. ✅ MONITOR. ✅ SECURE. – What’s in your cabinet?
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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (1/8-1/14)
EVENT NEXT WEEK: Community Overdose Action Town Hall Event Scheduled for January 22, 2024
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IMPORTANT – Emergency Preparedness Tips: Cold Weather Preparedness
The Garrett County Health Department encourages residents to protect themselves against serious health problems that can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. When exposed to cold temperatures, your body begins to lose heat faster than it can be produced,...
Board Game Afternoon Event Scheduled w/ Mtn. Lake Partners
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✅ STORE. ✅ MONITOR. ✅ SECURE. – Why is this campaign so important?
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Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs “Little Movers” Explored New Adventures In December (VIDEO)
The Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs provide free monthly socialization events for children and families. They participate in parent-child learning activities and interact with other children. Prenatal moms and dads can attend, as well as...
UPCOMING EVENT REMINDER: Community Overdose Action Town Hall Event Scheduled for January 22, 2024
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Additional information about this event is available on Maryland's Office of Overdose Response Facebook event page at:...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – January 11, 2024
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT II The purpose of this full time contractual position is to provide limited physical therapy treatments to patients/clients under the...
✅ STORE. ✅ MONITOR. ✅ SECURE. – What you need to know.
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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 73 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 64
Join the GCHD in Celebrating 50 YEARS of WIC!
For half a century, WIC has increased access to healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. Here’s to 50 years of empowering families, building healthier communities, and nurturing the bright possibilities that lie ahead! For more information, visit:...
COVID-19 Community Vaccination Clinics Scheduled for January 2024
Environmental Health Information Research Request Form Now Available Online
In an effort to handle requests for Septic, Well and Percolation Test information more efficiently, the Environmental Health Unit of the Garrett County Health Department has a new information request page that can be found at: https://bit.ly/eh-request This new online...
Respiratory Illness Prevention Tips
Data indicates that respiratory illnesses and related hospitalizations are on the rise. Let's all do our part to prevent the spread of illnesses, especially to our little ones and other vulnerable family members! For more information on the prevention of child injury,...
WEATHER POSTPONEMENT: January 11th Quit Now Class Rescheduled
The Quit Now Class scheduled to begin at the Garrett County Health Department tomorrow, January 11th, has been postponed until next week. The new start date for the class will be January 18th from 4-5pm. For more information call 301-334-7730.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (1/1-1/7)
Health Department Awarding Mini-Grants to Reduce COVID-19 Burden
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has again been awarded funding to help decrease COVID-19 health disparities in our rural community. The majority of the allocation will allow healthcare...
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