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Protect Children Against RSV
As the colder winter months settle in, along come various illnesses. RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common virus that most often affects the smallest of our children. Review this fact sheet on prevention options and discuss them with your child's doctor....
Important Information From GCHD Early Care Programs – Holiday Poison Safety
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7720.Submitted by GCHD Early Care Programs
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – December 2023
The Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority has produced an updated Behavioral Health Provider Guide for Garrett County. Access the updated Behavioral Health Provider Guide at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/ The revised guide includes information on...
Important Information From GCHD Early Care Programs – Steps To Take If Your Child Wanders Off
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7720.Submitted by GCHD Early Care Programs
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: New Community Survey! – Inclusive Playground Survey From the Deep Creek Lake Lion’s Club
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – December 19, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II The main purpose of this full-time contractual position is to provide intensive home visiting services to pregnant women...
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FREE Quit Now Classes Scheduled for January 2024
Been thinking about trying to quit smoking? We can help! Quit Now classes at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland will begin January 9th at 5:30 pm and at the Friendsville Senior Center on January 11th at 2 pm. Free classes. Free cessation aids. Call today...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Launching the Go! Recipe Challenge!
REMINDER – 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,...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – December 15, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER II The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide intensive home visiting services to pregnant women and...
Meet the Staff: Craig Umbel
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Craig Umbel was promoted to director of Environmental Health in January, but he has been working for environmental health for 30 years. A Northern Garrett High School graduate, he received his...
TODAY! – Give the Best Christmas Present this Year: Give Blood and Give the Gift of Life
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in...
New Year’s Resolution: Save a Life – Kick a Nicotine Habit
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Nicotine is the addictive ingredient in cigarettes, chew, and snuff, and now in too many vaping devices to mention. No matter how you use it, nicotine and its many accompanying ingredients are...
TOMORROW! – Give the Best Christmas Present this Year: Give Blood and Give the Gift of Life
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, Dec. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in...
Volunteers Needed for Club 21550
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.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 69 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 60
Meet Community Health Outreach Worker Heather Berg
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Community Health Outreach Workers in Health Education and Outreach at the Garrett County Health Department promote health messages throughout the county to encourage wellness and the...
VA S.A.V.E. – Veteran Suicide Prevention Virtual Training Opportunity
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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Boost Your Mood On This Sunny Day!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (12/4-12/10)
SAVE THE DATE: 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 the Before It's Too Late Facebook event page at:...
Trying to stay active this winter? Join the conversation on Go! Garrett County, and tell us what activities you want to see!
Community Flu Clinic Today – 12/11/2023 – GCHD (Oakland) – Mon., Dec. 11, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Community Flu Clinic Today – 12/08/2023 – GCHD (Grantsville) – Fri., Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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