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Featured Today on Play Hard Live Clean – March Garrett County High School Challenge
NEW! – 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...
Maryland Medicaid Check-In – Changes Are Coming To Maryland Medicaid
PDF Version: https://health.maryland.gov/mmcp/Documents/MMCOA020213-01_CheckIn_Flyer_OneSided.pdf Additional information and accessibility resources are available on the Maryland Medicaid Administration website at:...
GCHD Wishes Four Staff Members Well in Their Retirement
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has had four retirements in the past six months, with three of the retirees having more than 30 years of service with GCHD. The grand total of years for the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 60 Degrees & Sunshine!
Play Hard, Live Clean Campaign Winners Recognized
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Students from all Garrett County elementary and middle schools who earned a medal for their completion of Play Hard, Live Clean (PHLC) challenges were invited to get in free to the recent...
Upcoming Meeting Announced: Garrett County Child Fatality Review Meeting – March 2023
The Garrett County Child Fatality Review Team will hold a meeting on March 8th, 2023 at 1pm. Discussion will include current prevention campaigns and other relevant updates from the team. For more information, please contact Lacy Coffren at the Garrett County Health...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Incline Push-Up
Featured Today on My Garrett County: Maryland Department of Health Releases 2021-2022 Youth Risk Behavior Survey and Youth Tobacco Survey Data
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Weeks 18 + 19
From MDH: Maryland Department of Health urges Medicaid enrollees to update their contact information ahead of redetermination period
Additional information and resources are expected soon. Please check back at garretthealth.org and/or the MDH newsroom at health.maryland.gov/newsroom/Pages/default.aspx as information becomes available. Media contacts: Chase Cook, Acting Director, Office of...
Today is IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) Day!
Happy International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day! Thank You Tracy Savage, Katie Welch, and Lacy Coffren for the care you provide to our breastfeeding families. Interested in learning more about breastfeeding programs available at the Garrett...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge – It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (2/20-2/24)
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 8 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: A Taste Of Spring – Basil Pesto Pasta Salad!
Community Resource: FREE Children’s Mental Health Training Series
More info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-mental-health-matters-2023-training-series-tickets-558235305827
MDH Awards Funding to GC Health Planning Council to Increase Food Security
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Planning Council was awarded funding from the Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Control (Center) at the Maryland Department of Health. The grant was given to...
EVENT TODAY! – Substance Use Disorder Prevention Education Fair Scheduled for February 24th
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is bringing substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery education to the Mountain Lake Park community and the surrounding area. “We...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Fitness Fridays – Jump Rope!
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...
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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Events, Events, Events! – See What’s Happening In Garrett County This Week!
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 7 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Substance Use Disorder Prevention Education Fair Scheduled for February 24th
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department is bringing substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery education to the Mountain Lake Park community and the surrounding area. “We...
February 2023 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 8:00 a.m. In-Person OR Join w/ Google Meet: meet.google.com/ubg-sfdq-ugy
- 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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