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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.

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department

The Institute for Public Health Innovation (IPHI) is working with the Maryland Department of Health on the Maternal and Child Health Title V Needs Assessment. As part of this initiative, IPHI is hosting focus groups with rural birthing people and families to gather...

If you are between 18-25 years old and live in Maryland, take the survey by going to https://tinyurl.com/tkzpfvysWin up to $95 by completing a 10-minute survey about perceptions and use of alcohol! Shared by James Michaels from the Garrett County Health...

Week 22: Did you know? Opioids are risky and can be addictive 💊 — but being drug-free brings a lifetime of highs that are naturally safe! ✨ #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education & Outreach Unit

Shared by Gillian Shreve from the Garrett County Local Management Board / Local Behavioral Health Authority Offices.

The December Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m.  It will be a virtual meeting via Google Meet. Agenda:https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/BH-Ed-Task-Force-12-19-2024.pdf

The December Garrett County Local Management Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  It will be a hybrid meeting: the in-person meeting will be held at Garrett County Health Department Conference rooms, and a virtual option will be...

The GCMHAC December meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. The meeting will be held virtually via Google Meet.  Join with Google Meet:https://meet.google.com/zks-muou-cny Join by phone:(US) +1 203-871-1946PIN: 371795651...

Children are curious! Learn the best way to protect your child from firearms. Contact Garrett County Health Department's Early Care Programs to learn more about child injury prevention at 301-334-7720! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de...

American Academy of Pediatrics basic safety tips on firearm safety! When are you kids the safest when it comes to firearms? For more information on child injury prevention and safety, contact Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department- 301-334-7720!...

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Shared by Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D.

The Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health's next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. This meeting will be held virtually. Connection information is posted below: Join with Google Meethttps://meet.google.com/bgc-icdm-wya Phone...

Did you know that nearly 60% of children CANNOT tell the difference between a real gun and a pretend gun? Be sure to ASK your friends and family members the right "what, how and why" questions when it comes to safe gun storage! To learn more about injury prevention in...

Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Shared by the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority and Garrett County Local Management Board

Make gun safety your #1 priority this hunting season! First gun safety tip - Be sure to store guns and ammunition safely and away from children! Check out this flyer for more gun safety tips! To learn more about injury prevention and child safety, contact Early Care...