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Healthy Families Garrett County Assessment Leads to Additional Funding
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Healthy Families Garrett County participated in a Home Visiting Readiness Assessment with the Maryland Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting Program during the last two years. The...
The Fitbit Challenge Is Finally Here!
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Garrett County!
Make Yourself a High Priority
If you're ready to give up nicotine, we can help. Quit Now ClassesWednesdays, Sept. 28th - Nov. 2nd at 5:30 p.m.Garrett County Health Department Conference RoomRegister at KickingTobacco.com or call 301-334-7730. Submitted by Garrett County Health Department's Health...
Keep Medications Out of Children’s Hands
Medications come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. Some easily resemble our favorite sweets and treats, making them a tempting snack for a young child who does not recognize the difference. Always keep medication up and away from a child's reach. Please feel free to...
Garrett County, MD – Multiple Behavioral Health Opportunities Announced – September 26, 2022
Therapist The Garrett County Health Department’s Behavioral Health Department is seeking a full time or part time Licensed Therapist to work as an independent consultant. The main purpose of this position is to provide diagnostic services, individual, couple, family...
Important Bivalent Booster Availability Update
Persons interested in receiving a Moderna Bivalent vaccine at the Garrett County Health Department may be asked to switch to a Pfizer Bivalent for their booster dose in upcoming clinics due the limited supply of vaccine received from the manufacturer. Providers across...
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (9/23)
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, September 23, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available:...
Garrett County Health Department’s Seasonal Flu Clinics Announced
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled seasonal flu and pneumonia immunization clinics in October and November. The vaccines will be available at walk-in clinics at both Health...
Upcoming Meeting Announced: Garrett County Child Fatality Review Meeting – September 2022
The Garrett County Child Fatality Review Meeting is scheduled for 9/26/2022 at 1pm. For more information, please contact Lacy Coffren RN at the Garrett County Health Department: 301-334-7720.
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY CHALLENGE! – Are You Becoming More Active As The Month Winds Down?
September 2022 Health Planning Council Meeting Announced
The next HPC meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 22 at 8:00 a.m. in the Health Department Conference Room. (Oakland) In person OR Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ksx-rasz-agb
Let’s Get Ready to Kickoff… New Habits This Fall!
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – September 21, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
Several Quit Now Classes Available to Help Kick the Nicotine Habit
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department currently has three tobacco treatment classes scheduled to begin over the next four months. Each class consists of a series of 6 sessions, one each week, to...
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Today (9/20)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) Ages 6 Months to 5 Years – Room 205 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccine: Pfizer (6 months to 5 years) Moderna (6 months through 5 years) Appointments...
Important – 2022 Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey for Customers, Clients, and Community Partners – Garrett County Health Department
We want your feedback! The Garrett County Health Department is collecting feedback to learn about how Garrett County residents, stakeholders, and partners think we're doing. We would greatly appreciate it if you could spare just 2 minutes to take a very brief survey...
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY CHALLENGE! – How Many Minutes of Intentional Exercise Have You Logged in September?
Explore Our Wall of Gratitude & Tell Us What You’ve Loved About the Summer of Fitness & Fun!
Priority Group for Updated COVID-19 Boosters Has Been Expanded
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department This morning the Garrett County Health Department updated their announcement concerning the Moderna and Pfizer updated COVID-19 boosters. The health department’s priority group for the new...
GCHD Announces Job Opportunities for Home Health
Physical Therapist If you are a highly motivated, licensed Physical Therapist that is looking for flexibility and the ability to be your own boss, then you should consider partnering with the Garrett County Health Department Home Health program. If you are interested...
Updated COVID-19 Boosters Now Available at Garrett County Health Department Clinics
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has announced that it will begin offering the recently approved Moderna and Pfizer updated COVID-19 booster vaccines to persons aged 65 and older at their...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Upcoming Class: Diabetes Care & Education Department at GRMC
Bloomington Rabies Clinic Canceled
The Garrett County Health Department's Rabies Clinic scheduled for Bloomington Fire Department on Friday, September 16, 2022, has been canceled due to circumstances beyond our control. All other rabies clinics scheduled for this week will continue as planned.
UPCOMING EVENT – Get the 411: Parent Rally
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Have you ever wondered what school-aged youth are hearing on the bus or in the hallways at school or on TikTok? On September 29th at 6 pm in the Southern High School cafeteria, Major Bryson...
- 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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