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The Quit Now Class scheduled to begin at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland today, January 9th, at 5:30 pm has been postponed until next week. The new start date for the class will be Tuesday, January 16th. For more information call 301-334-7730.

The updated Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard has moved to HIGH activity status. To view the full Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard, please visit: https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/ Additional Resources: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:...

Quitting smoking isn't just about your willpower or how badly you want to quit. It's also about understanding the changes that happen in your body and brain when you quit. Good news! Withdrawal and cravings don't last forever—and quit smoking medications can make the...

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7774 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7774. Resources provided by Lori Peck, BS, MT, Public Health Emergency Planner at the Garrett County Health Department.

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:...

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,...

Quitting can seem overwhelming. Tobacco may be part of your life and change is hard. We know. We also know amazing change can happen when you have the right support and tools to guide you. Let us help. Quit Now classes start at the Garrett County Health Department in...

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....

The updated Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard has moved to MODERATE activity status. To view the full Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard, please visit: https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/ Additional Resources: COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:...

New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Peer Recovery Specialist I, Certified The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide peer services to high risk individuals with...

Did you know that just 1 month after you quit smoking, your lungs start to clear out built up tar and mucus and you start breathing easier? Let us help you quit. Quit Now classes start at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland on January 9th at 5:30 pm and at...