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Working together for a healthier tomorrow!CDC Health Alert: Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – February 2, 2023
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs Part Time Contractual Administrative Specialist I https://www.jobapscloud.com/MD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=23&R2=001755&R3=0007 Part Time...
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February Overdose Response Training Scheduled (Oakland)
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 4 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
Celebrating Fresh Snow With New Friends!
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Environmental Health Director Announced
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has announced the appointment of a new Director of Environmental Health. Craig Umbel has been named as the Director, although he has already been working...
Quit Tobacco Support Class Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.
GCHD Building Closed Today (Oakland) – January 27, 2023
Due to a water main break the Garrett County Health Department building in Oakland is closed today, Friday, January 27. The building will reopen on Monday, January 30, unless otherwise announced. Anyone with a scheduled appointment will be contacted directly. The...
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From the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC): Electronic Advance Directives Information Sheet
Access the Electronic Advance Directives Information Sheet on the Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) website at: https://mhcc.maryland.gov/mhcc/pages/hit/hit_advancedirectives/documents/AD_Flyer_1C.pdf Shared by the Garrett County Local Management Board and...
FREE Cross Country Ski Lesson This Saturday!
We Hear YOU! – Updates to the Step/Activity Challenge
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Play Hard Live Clean January Challenge!
Garrett County High School Students! There's Still Time To Complete January's PHLC Challenge! Complete January's PHLC Challenge at https://playhardliveclean.com/january-vaping to be entered into this month's giveaway, and earn an additional entry in the scholarship...
For A Limited Time, You Have Access To A Free Community Health Coach To Help You Reach Your Goals!
Garrett County Weekly Respiratory Illness Snapshot for Week 3 Now Available + New Data for School Absences
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – January 24, 2023
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
REMINDER: Garrett County Community Norms Adult Survey
Help us reach our 1,000 participant goal! Your opinions and beliefs matter. Take the survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MC3LBZQ Shared by the Health Education and Outreach Unit of the Garrett County Health Department.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Motivation Monday!
Introducing Fitness Fridays! – Explore the New Series w/ Jordan
Free Basketball Game Entry for Garrett County Elementary & Middle School Students (Play Hard Live Clean Participants)
Reminder to any parents of students in elementary or middle school: Bring your son or daughter to the Northern vs Southern girls basketball game on Monday, January 23rd, at Northern High School. If your child has ever participated in the school’s Play Hard, Live Clean...
January 2023 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced – w/ Focus on Mental Health
The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room of the Garrett County Health Department. In person OR Join with Google Meet: http://meet.google.com/nyx-jtfb-xer
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