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Macey Roszell Chosen as Health Department Employee of the Quarter
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Macey Roszell has been selected as Employee of the Quarter at the Garrett County Health Department. Macey is in charge of the front desk in the Dental Clinic, and was nominated because she...
September is National Recovery Month
3 out of 10 people in the United States have issues with mental health or substance use. Together, we can offer hope, embrace acceptance, and celebrate the power of recovery. Visit FindSupport.gov to learn how to help. For more information about National Recovery...
Featured Today on Addiction Happens / Prevention Happens – FREE September Webinars From Operation Parent
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: NEW RECORD NUMBER OF WEEKLY PARTICIPANTS! – 54 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 46
FREE Mental Health First Aid & CARE Trainings From The Maryland Department Of Health’s Behavioral Health Administration
Accessible PDFs are available here: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Youth-Mental-Health-First-Aid.pdf & https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CARE-Training.pdf Please note, the bit.ly link on the CARE training is for a previous...
You Are Not Alone – Call Or Text 988 – September 6, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWwvQ0b0x1w Want to learn more about 988? Explore https://health.maryland.gov/bha/Pages/988md.aspx for additional information. Looking for resources to share?New resources for community members, agencies, and organizations are also...
Maryland Statewide Heat Advisory Issued, September 6
The @NWS has issued a Heat Advisory for Sept. 6. Stay cool and hydrated, and remember to take breaks throughout the day when spending time outside. Learn more about heat safety, and explore resources at: http://bit.ly/3y4rkBx From the Maryland Department of Health
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Friendsville & Mountain Lake Park! – Don’t Miss These Exciting Community Markets This Week! (Veggies On The Move w/ Garrett Growers)
Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs “Little Movers” Explored New Adventures In August (VIDEO)
The Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs provide free monthly socialization events for children and families. They participate in parent-child learning activities and interact with other children. Prenatal moms and dads can attend, as well as...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Garrett County Flashback Friday Favorites! – Jump Rope w/ Jordan!
Do you have questions about Maryland Medicaid?
Do you have questions about Maryland Medicaid?To get answers to questions about coverage or eligibility, reach out to the Garrett County Health Department's Maryland Health Connection Unit located in the Early Care Program Unit. Call us at 301-334-7720 or visit us at...
September Low-cost Rabies Clinics Scheduled Across Garrett County
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department announces the final series of low-cost rabies clinics for 2023. The vaccination of dogs, cats, and ferrets will begin Monday, September 11, and conclude...
JOB OPPORTUNITY! – Speech Language Pathologist
Speech Language PathologistThe Garrett County Health Department Home Health Agency has an opening for a Speech Language Pathologist on an as needed basis. Applicants must possess a current license as an SLP from the MD State Board of Speech Language Pathology along...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 52 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 45
TONIGHT: International Overdose Awareness Day Event Scheduled in Garrett County – August 31, 2023
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: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (8/21-8/27)
Garrett County Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee Asks Public to Stay Alert for School Buses
School safety includes a whole range of locations and times – getting to school, safety inside and around the actual school, getting home again, and school related after-school activities. We all hope for overall safety as Garrett County students enter the 2023-2024...
Don’t Miss This Opportunity To Provide Feedback About The Garrett County Health Department! – Take Our 2-Minute Survey!
We want your feedback! The Garrett County Health Department is collecting feedback to learn about how Garrett County residents, stakeholders, and partners think we're doing. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just 2 minutes to take a very brief survey...
Reminder: Explore 8+ Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
Garrett County Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring clinicians. Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OHMC) provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults throughout Garrett...
Event This Week: International Overdose Awareness Day Event Scheduled in Garrett County – August 31, 2023
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: 51 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 44
Health Department Reports First Case of Lab-confirmed Rabies for 2023
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the first case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2023. This case occurred near the Friendsville area where a...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (8/14-8/20)
August 2023 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next meeting is Thursday, August 24 at 8:00 in the conference room of the Garrett County Health Department. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/hfq-xejh-cwx
Explore 8+ Behavioral Health Jobs and Opportunities In Garrett County!
Garrett County Behavioral Health, a division of the Garrett County Health Department, is hiring clinicians. Our Outpatient Mental Health Clinic (OHMC) provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults throughout Garrett...
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