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REMINDER: Garrett County – Important Home Visiting & Early Care Survey
Please take a brief survey to help us better understand Garrett County's home visiting and early care needs. The Garrett County Health Department's Early Care Unit is conducting a Home Visiting Assessment to better understand the needs of Garrett County families. Your...
Meet the Staff: Tiffany Fratz
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Tiffany Fratz has worked in various divisions within the health department over the years including AERS, Personal Health, Local Management Board/Local Behavioral Health Authority. She is now...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 66 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 56
Upcoming Temporary Closure of Personal Health Unit and Clinics (11/20)
Temporary Closure of Personal Health Unit and Clinics: November 20, 2023 - Closed for Staff Training (9:00am - 12:00pm) https://garretthealth.org/personal-health/
One Woman’s Journey Towards Better Health
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department, Health Education and Outreach division has assisted local businesses and organizations develop worksite wellness initiatives for many years. The Health...
Commission on Public Health Seeks Workgroup Members
LEONARDTOWN, MD (November 14, 2023) – Maryland’s Commission on Public Health is seeking subject matter experts for five workgroups that will inform the work and recommendations of the Commission. The Commission is tasked with assessing and recommending improvements to...
Celebrating National Rural Health Day 2023!
Image of a banner celebrating Rural Health Day and the hardworking staff at the Garrett County Health Department.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (11/6-11/12)
PUBLIC NOTICE: FDA Cinnamon Applesauce Recall – Investigation of Elevated Lead Levels: Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches (November 2023)
Featured Today on PHLC – Garrett County Youth Influencers – Play Hard Live Clean CHAMPIONS!
Don’t Let Autumn Glory Go Up In Smoke!
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department As the fall foliage season draws to an end, the dreaded task of raking and disposing of leaves is upon us. The Garrett County Environmental Health Office reminds homeowners that Maryland Air...
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,...
REMINDER: Garrett County – Important Home Visiting & Early Care Survey
Please take a brief survey to help us better understand Garrett County's home visiting and early care needs. The Garrett County Health Department's Early Care Unit is conducting a Home Visiting Assessment to better understand the needs of Garrett County families. Your...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 65 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 55
Featured Today on Prevention Happens / Addiction Happens: FREE Webinar – Youth Vaping Talk (Operation Parent)
MDH: Maryland Department of Health expands statewide public awareness campaign urging Marylanders to vaccinate against COVID-19, flu and RSV
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (10/30-11/5)
Health Department Retirees Gather to Catch Up and Remember
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department A group of people who retired from the Garrett County Health Department came together at Uno Pizzeria and Grill in September to reminisce and catch up on each other’s current lives. ...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness & Fun On The Pickleball Court!
NEW! – Garrett County Health Department Dental Care Center Patient Satisfaction Survey
TAKE THE SURVEY! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7660 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7660.
Garrett County – Important Home Visiting & Early Care Survey
Please take a brief survey to help us better understand Garrett County's home visiting and early care needs. The Garrett County Health Department's Early Care Unit is conducting a Home Visiting Assessment to better understand the needs of Garrett County families. Your...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 11/06/2023 – GCHD (Oakland) – Mon., Nov. 6, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Maryland Rural Health Association Press Release: Bob Stephens Receives Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award
Accessible Text: At our Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD, Bob Stephens Garrett County Health Officer receives our annual Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award. Executive Director Jonathan Dayton says, “Bob is an asset to Garrett County and Western Maryland and...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 11/03/2023 – GCHD (Grantsville) – Fri., Nov. 3, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
From MDH: Free at-home COVID-19 tests are again available for Marylanders who are blind or have low vision.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests are again available for Marylanders who are blind or have low vision. Accessible tests are available while supplies last. Order online or by phone: http://bit.ly/46wANmW (Direct link: https://acl.gov/accessibletests)
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