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June 2023 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, June 22 at 8:00 a.m. in the GCHD conference room. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/axq-uyjg-ewj
Fitting COVID-19 Safety Into Everyday Life
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department With the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration ending on May 11, 2023, the CDC is shifting from an emergency response to incorporate COVID-19 activities into everyday public...
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – June 20, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs WIC SERVICES ASSOCIATE TRAINEEhttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=23&R2=001892&R3=0002&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y LICENSED PRACTICAL...
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: 39 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboards – Week 34
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Kelly Rock Joins Garrett County Health Department
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department welcomes Kelly Rock, a nationally board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, to their Behavioral Health Program. “We are very...
Breaking Ground with GC In Motion Infrastructure Funds
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Unit within the Garrett County Health Department received a competitive grant from CareFirst. This funding will help continue efforts to...
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – June 15, 2023
New job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE IIhttps://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=23&R2=004247&R3=0004&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Free Stand Up Paddle Boarding @ Herrington Manor State Park!
Kristen Evans Chosen as Health Department Employee of the Quarter
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Kristen Evans has been selected as Employee of the Quarter at the Garrett County Health Department. As a counselor in the Behavioral Health division, Kristen was nominated because she takes...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (6/5-6/11)
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 PHLC: Play Hard, Live Clean This Summer w/ Emma!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Summer Of Fitness & Fun Is Underway!
Maryland Department of Health releases first month of Medicaid renewal data, urges Marylanders on Medicaid to “check in” and update their information
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: 38 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboards – Week 33
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (5/29-6/4)
Accident Fishing Rodeo Draws a Crowd
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Accident Community Planning Group combined forces with the National Wild Turkey Federation to sponsor a Fishing Rodeo at the Accident Town Pond on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Participants...
Featured Today on PHLC: Play Hard, Live Clean This Summer w/ Shelby!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: IT’S BACK! FREE Gentle/Beginner Yoga @ Herrington Manor State Park
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: From the Go! Community: Walk With A Purpose!
Garrett County Home Health Provides for Patients Seven Days a Week
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency declaration expired in early May, and in much of the U.S. it’s back business as usual. However, for the nurses, aides, and physical therapist who...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Put Yourself On The Map!
- 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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