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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!REMINDER: Quit Now Classes Scheduled for January 2025
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Reminder: Be a Loser in 2025! Losers Are Winners With TOPS!
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Grandparents Are Welcome at WIC
As a grandparent or caregiver raising children, you can apply for WIC benefits for children up to age five in your care! Through WIC, you can access healthy foods, nutrition counseling, healthcare referrals, and other support for your family. Learn more about WIC and...
Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Brings Hope Home for the Season
Friendsville, MD - On December 21st, fifty families received bountiful Harvest Hub meal boxes at the Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department, helping to increase food and nutrition security during the holiday season. The Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal Box...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 24
Week 24: Opioids? Not on our radar! 🚫 Let’s stay informed and choose healthy ways to feel good. Say ‘yes’ to fun, ‘no’ to drugs! 🌟 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Free Indoor Pickleball – Beginners Welcome!
Everyone Is Welcome at Garrett County WIC
WIC is here for moms, dads, parents, grandparents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, and guardians of all kinds! WIC has so much to offer families, from healthy food and nutrition education to mental health referrals and breastfeeding support, WIC can help you take care...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 127 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 114
Reminder: Be a Loser in 2025! Losers Are Winners With TOPS!
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CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA (Request for Applications) – For Interested Service Providers
To: Interested Service Providers in Allegany County and Garrett CountyRe: The Maryland CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA December 23, 2024 The Allegany County and Garrett County Hub Pilot has been invited to apply for Track 1 Funding of the Consortium on...
The Holiday Season Can Be Difficult. 988 Is Here For You 24/7.
The holiday season can be difficult. 988 is here for you 24/7. Call, text, or chat 988. More information is available here: https://988lifeline.org/ Explore these resources to practice self-care during the holidays:...
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
The Garrett County Health Department and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter are hosting a training called “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body.” The event is scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Garrett College, beginning at 10:45 a.m....
Quit Now Classes Start January 2025
The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled Quit Now classes for those wanting to stop using tobacco products and vaping. Class begins on January 7th and runs each Tuesday after that for 4 weeks. The classes will be held at the health department in Oakland...
Resource Reminder: Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard
A refreshed Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard is now available on the Garrett County Health Department's website at https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/. This dashboard will be updated frequently to reflect the most recent information available. Garrett...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal Box – Videos and Recipes!
Reminder! – Upcoming Community Event: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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: 127 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 113
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 23
Week 23: No need for opioids to feel great! Choose healthy outlets and keep life naturally awesome. 🌈 Let’s inspire a drug-free wave together! #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Garrett County Overdose Prevention Team Meeting Scheduled for January 6, 2025
Garrett County Overdose Prevention TeamMonday, January 6, 2025 · 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Only Google Meet joining info:Video call link: https://meet.google.com/eit-ttmc-fdkOr dial: (US) +1 414-409-3503 PIN: 502 484 460# Meeting...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: We’re Giving Away One $50 Food Gift Card During This Week’s Free Event!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (12/9-12/15)
Featured Today on Go!+: Additional Resources for Food Access
Reminder: Be a Loser in 2025! Losers Are Winners With TOPS!
Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit
Reminder: Upcoming Community Event – Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
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: Presenting the Holiday Edition of the Harvest Hub Meal Box
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