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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!UPDATED – New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – March 21, 2023
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Full Time (Merit) Coordinator Special Programs, III...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Garrett County Grilling Season!
Request for Funding Proposal: Affordable Housing Feasibility Study
The Garrett County Local Management Board is pleased to share this Request for Funding Proposal: Affordable Housing Feasibility Study: No. 20230315. The RFP is being shared in a fillable PDF format:...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Spring Begins Today!
March 2023 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is Thursday, March 23 at 8:00 a.m. in the GCHD conference room. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/spa-vktr-yxn
Community Event – Guided Growth: Behavioral & Education Interventions for Children Affected by Prenatal Substance Exposure
Download the accessible PDF: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/flyer-Guided-Growth-Dr.-Ira-Chasnoff-4-25-2023.pdf This resource was shared by the Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Hammer Curl
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Colorectal Cancer Screening Can Save Your Life
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oB2AYcZfc9Q Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/ No cost colorectal cancer screening is provided by the CPEST program at GCHD. For additional information, please call 301-334-7770.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: CELEBRATING 25 MILLION STEPS IN 21 WEEKS!
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Screening Saves Lives
Routine screening is #cancer prevention, because #ColorectalCancer doesn’t always have symptoms. If you’re 45 or older, talk to your doctor about screening options. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/screening/tests.htm No cost colorectal cancer...
Important! – Final Comment Period for Garrett County Mental Health Survey Ending March 20, 2023
UPDATE: Both Back to School Immunization Days Events Now Cancelled
Both Back to School Immunization Days events scheduled for March 15th (today) and March 16th (tomorrow) are now cancelled, due to inclement weather. Please stay tuned for rescheduled dates for these events. Updated: 1:46PM - 3/15/2023
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge – It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (3/6-3/10)
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
March is #ColorectalCancer Awareness Month! What can you do to reduce your risk of colorectal #cancer? Learn more: http://bit.ly/2Fjfs7t No cost colorectal cancer screening is provided by the CPEST program at GCHD. For additional information, please call...
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...
Recovery Community Block Party Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7724 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7724.
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 10 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
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Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Cozy Up & Enjoy A Healthier Treat
THIS WEEK! – Back to School Immunization Days (2023) Scheduled
The Garrett County Health Department will hold its Back to School Immunization Days on March 15th & 16th, from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. On March 15th, immunizations will be held at the Accident Fire Hall, Accident, MD. On March 16th, immunizations will be held at the...
Community Resource: Access the 988 Toolkit
The Maryland Department of Health recently launched 988, the new national suicide and crisis lifeline. Contacting 988 provides a direct connection for anyone needing support for mental health or substance use (problems with drugs and alcohol), having thoughts of...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Ice Skaters
Garrett County Health Fair Date Set
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee has announced Saturday, April 15th, as the date for the 2023 Garrett County Health Fair and Family Fun Festival. The event will take place at...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 20
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 9 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
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