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Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 43 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 37
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Sweet Treats Using Local Honey (Alternatives Series) – w/ Garrett County Public Schools
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (6/26-7/2)
Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs “Little Movers” Explored New Adventures In June (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 PHLC: Play Hard, Live Clean This Summer w/ Allie!
Reminder: Maryland Public Opinion Survey
If you are 18 years old or older and living in Maryland, take the survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/28vyt242 Win up to $95 by completing a 15-minute survey about perceptions and use of prescription and illicit drugs. Please note, this survey is being conducted by...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: GC In Motion – Guided Activities Resume Next Week
Let Summer Begin Event Sponsored by Mtn. Lake Partners
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Nearly 200 people attended the Mtn. Lake Partners event called “Let Summer Begin” on June 4, 2023. The community planning group gave away 100 free meals to the public. Warmer weather allowed...
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – June 30, 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 PHLC: Play Hard, Live Clean This Summer w/ Sarah!
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...
Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs “Little Movers” Explored New Adventures In May (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...
Maryland Department of Health, Department of the Environment urge Marylanders to take precautions due to Code Red-level unhealthy air quality across the state
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 42 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboards – Week 36
Today’s Air Quality Forecast: UNHEALTHY – 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...
Community News: Free Chromebooks for Income-Qualified Garrett County Households
Garrett County Behavioral Health Provider Guide Updated – 6/28/2023
Maryland Department of Health partners with The Trevor Project to expand support for LGBTQ+ youth
⚠️ Today’s Air Quality Forecast: UNHEALTHY ⚠️ Updated 6/28/2023 @ 11:34AM – 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: GC In Motion Invites Everyone To Participate In Gentle Beginner Yoga @ Herrington Manor State Park
Reminder: Maryland Public Opinion Survey
If you are 18 years old or older and living in Maryland, take the survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/28vyt242 Win up to $95 by completing a 15-minute survey about perceptions and use of prescription and illicit drugs. Please note, this survey is being conducted by...
Steps Scholarships Provided to Two High School Seniors Pursuing Careers in Healthcare
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee provided scholarships to two Garrett County high school graduating seniors who are pursuing careers in a healthcare field. Each recipient was...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 40 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboards – Week 35
Oversight Agencies Manage Publicly Funded Mental Health/Substance Related Disorder Services and Child Well-Being Results
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Behavioral health services are very important for the overall health of the population, but how can you make sure that the available services within each jurisdiction are quality services and...
- Meet Our Personal Health Clinician & Explore Services Available at the Garrett County Health Department’s Personal Health Unit!
- The Holiday Season Can Be Difficult. 988 Is Here For You 24/7.
- 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)
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