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National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023: Tuesday: Violence Prevention
Violence is an ongoing public health threat because it creates more obstacles to living a healthy life. When we understand the causes of violence in our communities, it gives us a better chance at creating effective prevention strategies. www.NPHW.org Stay tuned for...
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 13 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Quinoa Salad & Local Maple Syrup
New Resources Available From Garrett County’s Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee: Brochure & Listening Tours
A new brochure is available from Garrett County's Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Committee that includes additional information about this committee, the ongoing community feedback survey...
National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023: Monday – Community
Whether virtual, physical or both, connection with community is vital to living your healthiest life. We must work together to ensure all communities have access and connections to affordable housing, education, food, and transportation. #NPHW Stay tuned for more...
Health Department Promotes National Prescription Take-Back Day
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Since their first event in 2010, the...
It’s National Public Health Week!
Centering and Celebrating Cultures in Health is the topic for National Public Health Week, April 3-9, 2023. For more about Public Health Week, visit https://garretthealth.org/public-health-promoting-wellness-in-your-community. Stay tuned for more updates as we...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Local Food Featured In Fun Collab!
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – March 31, 2023
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs New Postings: Mental Health Professional Counselor (Full-Time)...
Play Hard, Live Clean Campaign Winners Recognized
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Garrett County elementary school students have been working their way through healthy lifestyle challenges for the Play Hard, Live Clean campaign and most recently completed a water and milk...
Regional Event: Western Maryland Hackathon to Help Prevent Opioid Overdose (Hagerstown, Washington County)
Please note, this is a third-party event shared by the Maryland Department of Health. Have you, or your community, been impacted by drug use? We want to hear from you! Please join the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs for a three-day hackathon to...
Public Health: Promoting Wellness in Your Community
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department joins others across the nation in celebrating Public Health Week during April 3-9, 2023. Public health promotes and protects the health of people and...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Kettlebell Row
Being Healthy for the Win: Bingo, Snacks, and Learning at Liberty Square
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Residents of the Liberty Square Apartments recently joined in an evening of Bingo and healthy snacks sponsored by Club 21550 Community Planning Group. The residents also learned more about the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 23
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County – Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (3/20-3/26)
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 12 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: DIY Blueberry PROTEIN Ice Cream Recipe – Healthier Swaps Series
REMINDER – Garrett County Community Experience Survey From The Garrett County Diversity & Inclusion Committee Now Available
Shared by the Garrett County Diversity & Inclusion CommitteeLearn more about the Garrett County Diversity & Inclusion Committee on the Garrett County Government website at: https://www.garrettcounty.org/ TAKE THE SURVEY: https://tripetto.app/run/F02RWK5O9Z...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 22
PUBLIC NOTICE: Invitation for Grant Writing Services – Garrett County Local Management Board
Garrett County Local Management Board (LMB) PUBLIC NOTICE: Invitation for Grant Writing Services CPQ 23-100: FY 2023 Grant Writer ISSUE DATE: March 22, 2023 DESCRIPTION OF DESIRED SERVICES: Under the supervision of the Garrett Local Management Board’s Executive...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Isometric Squat
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 11 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Mountain Lake Park Residents Are Treated to Bowling
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Mountain Lake Partners hosted a bowling night for residents of Mountain Lake Park and the surrounding area on Tuesday, March 14th. Despite the snowy weather, 42 residents showed up for the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County – Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (3/13-3/19)
- 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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