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October is SIDS Awareness Month!
We all play a vital role in keeping our little ones safe. Did you know that Dads today spend triple the amount of time caring for their children than dads did 50 years ago? Check out these great tips and tricks to ensure baby is sleeping safe! Preguntas? Llámenos...
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/10/2023 – Swanton Senior Center – Tue., Oct. 10, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Community Flu Clinic Today – 10/06/2023 – GCHD (Grantsville) – Fri., Oct. 6, from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Good Hand Hygiene to Fight Off the Flu!
Autumn brings many wonderful things to our community: colorful leaves, pumpkin patches, and cooler weather. Another not-so-welcome guest that tags along, though, is cold and flu season. While it is not the highlight of fall, it is important to give much-needed...
New Jobs Posted/Reposted! – October 5, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT IIhttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=004277&R3=0001
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 59 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 50
TODAY! – Naloxone Pick-Up Events Scheduled For October 5th
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
Garrett County Community Event Scheduled: Not My Kid
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Local Management Board invite parents, guardians, and other community members to attend a special program featuring Stephen Hill, a...
Naloxone Pick-Up Events Scheduled For October 5th
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
October is SIDS Awareness Month!
SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is the term used to describe the sudden and unexpected death of a baby under one year old that has no known direct cause. Over 1000 of these fatalities occur each year in the United States. Researchers have found ways that reduce...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: A New Funding Opportunity For Farmers!
Community Flu Clinic Today
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Play the Fastest-Growing Sport in America!
From Maryland WIC: An Update On Benefits In The Event Of A Government Shutdown
Please note, a government shutdown did not take place. The information below was shared from Maryland WIC to inform the public in advance of a potential shutdown that DID NOT occur. Thank you! Please be assured that even if there is a government shutdown, your October...
Second Case of Rabies for 2023 Confirmed in Garrett County
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s second case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2023. The encounter occurred near Dry Run Road on...
Upcoming Event: Not My Kid
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Shared by the Garrett County Local Management Board and Local Behavioral Health Authority Dear Parents, Guardians, & Community MembersWe are...
We Need Your Input On Housing In Garrett County!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Shared by the Garrett County Local Management Board
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 58 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 49
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (9/18-9/24)
Health Department Sponsors Red Cross Blood Drive on October 13th
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, Oct. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: FINAL WEEK! – Friendsville & Mountain Lake Park! – Don’t Miss These Exciting Community Markets This Week! (Veggies On The Move w/ Garrett Growers)
FREE MTN Lake Partners Fall Fest 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.
Now Available – FREE Federal COVID-19 Mail-Order Test Kit Program Resuming September 25th
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. Before You Throw Out "Expired" Tests: Check to see if your COVID-19 tests' expiration dates have been extended....
Health Department Releases 2023 Fall Flu Clinic Schedule
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has announced the 2023 Fall Flu Clinic schedule for the two Health Department sites (1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, and 28 Hershberger Lane, Grantsville) and...
Trunk or Treat Scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023 at the Garrett County Health Department
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7772 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7772.
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