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Play Hard, Live Clean Challenges Youth to Be Active
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Play Hard, Live Clean (PHLC) healthy lifestyle campaign, conducted jointly by the Garrett County Health Department and the Garrett County Public Schools, is designed to encourage youth to...
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Today (11/22)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) Ages 6 Months to 5 Years – Room 205 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccine: Pfizer (6 months to 5 years) Moderna (6 months through 5 years) Appointments...
It’s Public Health Thank You Day!
Sending a massive thank you to everyone who works to protect and advance public health. Your efforts save lives. Happy Public Health Thank You Day! Our nation’s ability to live healthier, longer lives rests on our commitment to supporting public health initiatives and...
The 411 on RSV
Check out these tips for protecting yourself and your loved ones against RSV and other viruses. For more information, call Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334-7720. Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7720 para servicios de...
Community Flu Clinic Today: GCHD (Grantsville), Nov. 18, (Friday), 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (11/18)
Garrett County Health Department (Grantsville Outreach Center) Ages 6 Months+ – (Pfizer and Moderna Available for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years) 28 Hershberger Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 Date-Friday, November 18, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available:...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Grateful For You!
Health Department Reschedules NHS Get the 411: Parent Rally
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has rescheduled the Parent Rally that was canceled due to inclement weather. The new date is November 29th at 6 pm in the Northern High School cafeteria....
Community Flu Clinic Today: GCHD (Oakland), Nov. 17, (Thursday), 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps For Last Week! (11/7-11/13)
Garrett County Community Resource Spotlight (November): Family Planning Services – Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC)
Pregnancy Goal Do you wish to delay pregnancy? Do you want a method of birth control that you do not want to think about every day? You may be interested in learning more about long term reversal contraceptives such as an intrauterine device (IUD) or implant...
EVENT CANCELED: Get the 411 on Drugs: Parent Rally
The Garrett County Health Department’s Get the 411 on Drugs: Parent Rally scheduled for this evening, (Nov. 15) at Northern High School has been canceled due to the forecasted weather. Please watch for an announcement about a new date for the event.
Early Care Programming Announced for 2023: Schedules for Childbirth and Lactation Consultant / Breastfeeding Classes Now Available
Childbirth Classes: More information: https://garretthealth.org/childbirth-classes/ Lactation Consultant / Breastfeeding Classes More information: https://garretthealth.org/lactation-consultant-services-breastfeeding-classes/
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Today (11/15)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) Ages 6 Months to 5 Years – Room 205 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccine: Pfizer (6 months to 5 years) Moderna (6 months through 5 years) Appointments...
Go! Garrett County Helps Raise Awareness On World Diabetes Day
MDH: Maryland Department of Health launches RSV resource webpage, urges Marylanders to take precautions, get flu and COVID vaccines
Reminder: Upcoming Event This Week – 411 on Drugs: Parent Rally @ NHS
Partners After School Celebrates Light’s On Afterschool at Corn Maze
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department In honor of Light’s On Afterschool, Partners After School (PAS) programs in Garrett County celebrated in different ways during the last week of October. PAS @ Oakland and Grantsville jointly...
We’re Almost To Seattle, Washington! – 7,245,693 Steps Submitted So Far In The Go! Fitness Challenge!
Healthy Competition On Go! Garrett County
Reminder: Health Department Schedules Second Get the 411 on Drugs: Parent Rally
Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps For Last Week! (10/31-11/6) + BONUS Opportunity
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – November 7, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
Healthy Families Garrett County Participates in Pilot Program
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Effective in January 2022, Maryland Medicaid expanded coverage to include evidence-based home visiting services (HVS) for Medicaid participants. Home visitors associated with either Healthy...
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (11/4)
Garrett County Health Department (Grantsville Outreach Center) Ages 6 Months+ – (Pfizer and Moderna Available for Ages 6 Months to 5 Years) 28 Hershberger Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 Date-Friday, November 4, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer,...
- 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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