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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Reminder! (Veggies on the Move This Week!) New Community Markets to Explore in July + SNAP Match!
Infant Water Safety
Drowning is a leading cause of death in infants. We must do what we can to combat this statistic and keep children safe in the water. We aren't just at risk when we go to the beach or the pool, though. Most prevention actually starts at home. Did you know that nearly...
REMINDER: EXPLORE 13 NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AT THE GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT! – New Job(s) Posted/Reposted!
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Mental Health (Behavioral Health Authority & Local Management...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 45 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 39
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Beginner Mountain Biking at Broadford Park (Community Partner Event)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Community Market Tonight!
EXPLORE 13 NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AT THE GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT! – New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – July 18, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES III, Mental Health (Behavioral Health Authority & Local Management...
Today’s Air Quality Forecast: UNHEALTHY – SENSITIVE GROUPS – Maryland Department of the Environment Resources: Air Quality Forecast & Action Guide
To view today's Air Quality Forecast and the upcoming 3-Day Air Quality Forecast, please visit: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/air/airqualitymonitoring/pages/aqforecast.aspx For additional information and recommendations, please view the Air Quality Action Guide...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK!
Play Hard, Live Clean Campaign Scholarships Awarded
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department During the 2022-2023 school year, each public school in Garrett County participated in the Garrett County Health Department’s Play Hard, Live Clean (PHLC) campaign. PHLC is a healthy lifestyle...
GCHD Healthy Families Site Accredited for Quality Service by Prevent Child Abuse America
Leading National Child Abuse Prevention Organization Accredits Healthy Families America site in Garrett County to Serve Families By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Prevent Child Abuse America announced today that the Healthy...
EXPLORE 10+ NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO WORK AT THE GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT! – New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – July 17, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALISThttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=001690&R3=0002 MENTAL HEALTH GRADUATE PROFESSIONAL...
From the Maryland Department of Health: Get to Know Maryland MOM (Maternal Opioid Misuse) Case Management Services
For the Community: The MOM Program provides enhanced case management services for pregnant Medicaid members with opioid use disorder. The program supports participants during pregnancy and for up to one year after the baby is born. Participants who enroll will meet...
Garrett County Workers from Various Disciplines Receive Trauma Informed Care Training
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Staff from many different agencies across Garrett and Allegany Counties filled the new Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on June 26th, spending an entire Monday learning about trauma...
Maryland Department of Health announces first reported heat-related death of 2023 (& provides tips to help cope with hot weather)
MDE: Maryland Department of the Environment Encourages Water Conservation with Drought Watch for Portions of the State (Including Garrett County)
Garrett County Government: Free Chromebooks for Income-Qualified Garrett County Households
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 44 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 38
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (7/3-7/9)
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – July 12, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs OFFICE SERVICES CLERKhttps://jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=23&R2=001376&R3=0060&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER...
Maryland Department of Health releases June Medicaid renewal data and pursues additional strategies to help eligible individuals continue to receive their Medicaid benefits
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – July 11, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs COMMUNITY HEALTH OUTREACH WORKER Ihttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=000205&R3=0014 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: New Community Markets to Explore in July + SNAP Match!
Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization – Marijuana Legalized in Maryland Infographic – What You Need to Know
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Printable PDF: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Adult-Use-Cannabis-Legalization-Infographic-7.6.2023.a.pdf Additional information...
Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer
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- November/December Combined 2024 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
- Reminder: Maryland Young Adult Survey on Alcohol Now Available (Win Up to $95!)
- Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (11/18-11/24)
- Thanksgiving Preparedness Tips
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