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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...
Tobacco Compliance Checks Result in 97% Compliance with Laws
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Staff members from the Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) and underage buyers from both county high schools worked with deputies from the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office to conduct tobacco...
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Friendsville Community Watch Provides Family Fun in the Park Activities
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Friendsville Community Watch is providing a series of FUN IN THE PARK activities for the entire community. The first event, held on June 18th, included rock painting, a trail walk, and...
May 2023 Health Planning Council / Board of Health Meeting Announced
Join us for the May 2023 Health Planning Council / Board of Health meeting at 8AM this Thursday, May 25, 2023. Join the online meeting at: http://meet.google.com/hxr-kkik-gek NOTE: This is a hybrid meeting.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Katie Welch From The Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Unit Shows Her Support For Mental Health Month And Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Paula Dove From The Garrett County Health Department’s Administration Unit Shows Her Support For Mental Health Month And Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
WE’RE HIRING! – PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST / SOCIAL MEDIA LEAD / POPULATION HEALTH + TELEWORK ELIGIBLE – FILING DEADLINE 5/30/2023
APPLY FOR THIS POSITION PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST Full Time Contractual Position Recruitment #23-001690-0002 DEPARTMENTMDH Local Health - Garrett CountyDATE OPENED4/26/2023 11:59:00 PMFILING DEADLINE5/30/2023 11:59:00 PMSALARY$20.93 - $31.96/hourEMPLOYMENT...
REMINDER: Rabies Clinic Today > Click for Details
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Garrett County Health Department’s WIC Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Garrett County Health Department’s Administration Unit Supports Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
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...
Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs “Little Movers” Explored New Adventures In April (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...
Asthma Awareness – Common Asthma Triggers
Asthma is a serious lung disease that can make you cough, wheeze, and struggle to breathe. If you have asthma, talk to a doctor or allergy specialist for the best treatment to prevent life - threatening attacks. Learn ways to take control of asthma: bit.ly/3L66c64...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 1 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS PER WEEK?! – NEW RECORD NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 30
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fred & Gillian From the Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority and Local Management Board Showed Their Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week at the Recent Garrett County Health Fair!
Campaign Aims to Reduce Youth Access to Alcohol & Prescription Medications
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Store. Monitor. Secure. is not a program. It is a campaign sponsored by the Garrett County Health Department that calls on the community to act and prevent youth access to alcohol and...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (5/8-5/14)
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 18 and Week 19 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Garrett Regional Medical Center Shows Their Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Tips for Perfectly Grilled Vegetables!
Health Department Schedules Trauma Informed Care Training
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is bringing a recognized expert in trauma informed care to the county for a day-long training in June. Lisa Ferentz, the founder of The Ferentz Institute,...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Garrett County Commissioner Larry Tichnell Shows His Support for Mental Health Month and Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week!
Health Department Announces Safety Concern Related to Wednesday’s Fire
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department A fire early Wednesday morning at 310 Baltimore Avenue in Mtn. Lake Park, MD, caused petroleum and other automotive fluids to be released into a ditch which travels under Maryland Highway and...
- Meet Our Personal Health Clinician & Explore Services Available at the Garrett County Health Department’s Personal Health Unit!
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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)
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