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Explore These 8 FREE Events Happening in Garrett County This Week!
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Today (8/23)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) Ages 6 Months to 5 Years – Room 205 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccine: Pfizer (6 months to 5 years) Moderna (6 months through 5 years) Appointments preferred...
August 2022 is National Breastfeeding Month – #WICAug2022
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The staff of Garrett County WIC (Women, Infants and Children’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program) has been celebrating August as National Breastfeeding Month. This year’s theme is Step Up...
Health Department Awarding Mini-Grants to Reduce COVID-19 Burden – #CVMGAug2022
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has been awarded funding to decrease COVID-19 health disparities in rural communities. The majority of the allocation will allow healthcare providers,...
Late Summer / Fall 2022 Rabies Clinic Dates + Printable Form Now Available!
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – August 19, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (8/19)
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, August 19, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer,...
Featured Today on AddictionHappens.org: National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
A New Resource Is Available For Garrett County! – Explore The 2024 Garrett County Community Health Assessment! – #CHA2024Aug2022
What You Should Know About Monkeypox – #MPOXAug2022
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New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – August 17, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
Garrett County STEPS to Better Health Committee Scholarship Awarded
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Each year, the Garrett County STEPS to Better Health Committee (STEPS) offers two scholarships to Garrett County graduating seniors who are pursuing a career in a health care field. This year’s...
PHLC Summary, Scholarship Winners – #PHLCAug2022
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department As the school year ended, so did the fifth year of the Play Hard, Live Clean (PHLC) campaign for Garrett County school students. The campaign is designed to subtly and consistently remind...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Experience Free Paddleboarding Today!
Bikepacking: Workshop Wednesday
Health Department Reports Second 2022 Rabies Case – #GCEHAug2022
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the county’s second case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for the year 2022. The encounter occurred in the area of...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Little Movers Is Back Again With GC In Motion Doing Yoga
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Today (8/9)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) Ages 6 Months to 5 Years – Room 205 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccine: Pfizer (6 months to 5 years) Moderna (6 months through 5 years) Appointments preferred but...
International Overdose Awareness Day Event Scheduled in Garrett County – #AddictionHappensAug2022
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is celebrated each year on August 31st. The event brings together local communities around the world to remember those who have died or suffered...
Explore These 13 FREE Events Happening in Garrett County This Week! (8/8-8/12) – #GoGCSummerofFun
Health Department Announces Back to School Immunization Clinics – #ImmunizationsAug2022
The Garrett County Health Department reminds parents of the required vaccines for school students. A single dose of Tdap and Meningococcal vaccine is required for all students entering 7th through 12th grades.Two doses of Varicella vaccine are required for students...
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (8/5)
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, August 5, 2022 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer,...
Share Your Thoughts! – New Child Care in Garrett County Survey Now Available
Parents and Caregivers of Young Children:Garrett County is looking for ways to improve child care for you and your child! Complete this survey to tell us about you and your child's successes, challenges, and needs when it comes to child care for your family. Planning...
International Overdose Awareness Day Event Scheduled in Garrett County (2022) – *UPDATED LOCATION*
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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Big Energy With Jazzercise!
- 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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