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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer through the promotion of early detection and screening, as well as supporting research and treatment efforts. The purpose of this national health...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 34
Week 34: Knowledge is power. Understanding harm reduction saves lives and builds stronger communities. Let’s keep educating and supporting each other. 📚 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education &...
Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Meeting Announced – STEPS for Better Health Committee
Friday, March 7th, 202510:00 am-11:00 am Location: In-Person Attendance Preferred - Health Department Conference Room (Oakland) Or Virtual via Google Meet Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/iyi-ujhy-jyvOr dial: (US) +1 919-533-7976 PIN:...
Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House Announced
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
Yoga @ Friendsville School: Join Our Free Class!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (2/24-3/2)
Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Scheduled for April 5, 2025
The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) has announced Saturday, April 5th, as the date for the next Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair. The 2025 event will take place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett...
Upcoming Event Reminder: Youth Pickleball Clinic!
Join our pickleball clinic for kids! Designed for young athletes, aged 8-18, this fun and engaging clinic introduces kids to the exciting world of pickleball. Our experienced instructors will teach the fundamentals of the game, including basic techniques, rules, and...
March 5th is National IBCLC Day
Wednesday, March 5th is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day!Thank you Tracy Savage, Lacy Coffren, and Katie Welch for providing support with breastfeeding to our local moms. They help make the experience of breastfeeding more comforting and...
The Warning Signs of Dementia Event Scheduled
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.
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
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.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly w/ TOPS!
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
Child Fatality Review Meeting Scheduled (3/10)
The next Child Fatality Review (CFR) meeting will be held on March 10th, 2025. These meetings occur every 3 months and often consist of an open and closed session. The public is welcome and invited to attend the Open Session from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm. There will be an...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Active Zone Minute Challenge, Let’s Hit 150 This Week!
FREE Classes Start This Week! – Quit Now Classes Scheduled for March
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
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 33
Week 33: It’s okay to ask for help. Harm reduction is about meeting people where they are, not where we think they should be. Let’s build a community of care, one step at a time. 💚 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Kayla Sines Signed Up For Go!+ And Won A Prize!
Featured Today on Go!+: Physical Activity Funding Awards Available
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 141 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 123
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Learn More About the Go!+ Active Zone Minutes Challenge! (VIDEO)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (2/17-2/23)
February 2025 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, February 27, at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room at the Garrett County Health Department. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/ujw-kmsr-jzb...
Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard Moves to VERY HIGH Activity Status
Activity Status: VERY HIGH The updated Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard has moved to VERY HIGH activity status. To view the full Garrett County Respiratory Illness Dashboard, please visit: https://garretthealth.org/ri-dashboard/ Resources: CDC Vaccine...
Upcoming FREE Classes: Quit Now Classes Scheduled for March 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
Upcoming Event Reminder: Youth Pickleball Clinic Event Announced
Join our pickleball clinic for kids! Designed for young athletes, aged 8-18, this fun and engaging clinic introduces kids to the exciting world of pickleball. Our experienced instructors will teach the fundamentals of the game, including basic techniques, rules, and...
- It’s the Final Countdown! Only 3 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
- Dementia Live® Event Scheduled In Kitzmiller
- REMINDER! – Explore Great Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
- It’s the Final Countdown! Only 4 Days Until the 2025 Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair!
- You Can Make a Difference! Engage in Community Development Sessions Scheduled in Kitzmiller, Grantsville, Bloomington, & Accident!
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