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Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Diabetes Prevention Program To Hold Virtual Discovery Session, UPMC Western Maryland
Garrett County Health Department Recruiting Registered Dental Hygienist
The Garrett County Health Department is searching for a Registered Dental Hygienist to work as an independent contractor up to 35 hours per week in the Dental Health Clinic. Applicants must possess and maintain a current certification as a Dental Hygienist from the...
A COVID Testimonial
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department A Garrett County elderly couple recently started with respiratory symptoms. The man started first, went to his doctor, and was prescribed an antibiotic and told to take an antihistamine....
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Work With Our Local Registered Dietician, Amy Ritchie!
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (6/7)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date-Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer, Moderna, J and J Vaccine availability may vary by age and authorization. Appointments preferred, but...
Reminder: Feedback Opportunity! – Garrett County Community Norms Adult Survey
Featured Today on GarrettHealth.org: FREE Mental Health First Aid Training
Friendsville Community Watch Holds Family Rec Nights
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Friendsville Community Watch began hosting Family Rec Nights in Friendsville Park each Thursday evening for four consecutive weeks beginning May 19th. Families were invited to “get your...
Ask the Pediatrician: COVID-19 Questions and Answers
A new resource was recently shared by Garrett County Deputy Health Officer, Jennifer Corder, M.D. highlighting common questions and answers about COVID-19, vaccines, and other important topics from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Explore the Ask the Pediatrician...
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (6/3)
Garrett County Health Department (Grantsville Outreach Center) 28 Hershberger Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 Date-Friday, June 3, 2022 Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer, Moderna, J and J Vaccine availability may vary by age and authorization....
MDH Formula Updates (Last Updated June 2, 2022) – New HHS Resource
FREE Mental Health First Aid Training
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New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – June 2, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs See also: Garrett County, MD – Multiple Behavioral Health Opportunities Announced – May 31, 2022 -...
ACT to Keep Our Children Safe – Vehicles and Heat Safety
Your vehicle can heat up quickly, reaching 110 degrees even when outside temperatures are in the 60's. A child left unattended in a hot car can experience a heatstroke and even death in this situation. Do not leave children unattended and be sure to lock your vehicle...
New Feedback Opportunity! – Garrett County Community Norms Adult Survey
The Garrett County Health Department invites you to take part in a brief survey about underage drinking. You may participate in the survey if you are 18 years of age or older and live or work in Garrett County. This survey will ask about your opinions and...
Garrett County, MD – Multiple Behavioral Health Opportunities Announced – May 31, 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...
Oakland COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (5/31)
Garrett County Health Department (Oakland) 1025 Memorial Drive Oakland, MD 21550 Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 Time: 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer, Moderna, J and J Vaccine availability may vary by age and authorization. Appointments preferred, but walk-ins...
New Job(s) Posted/Reposted! – May 27, 2022
Several new job listings have been posted/reposted. See all current opportunities at: https://bit.ly/gchdjobs
From MDH: Maryland Department of Health alerts consumers to a voluntary recall of Jif peanut butter products
Grantsville COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Today (5/27)
Garrett County Health Department (Grantsville Outreach Center) 28 Hershberger Lane Grantsville, MD 21536 Date-Friday, May 27, 2022 Time: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM Vaccines Available: Pfizer, Moderna, J and J Vaccine availability may vary by age and authorization....
Is it Allergies or is it COVID-19?
By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department It may be allergy season, and other respiratory illnesses are making their rounds since masking is no longer mandatory, but there’s no way to know if it’s COVID-19 unless you get tested. “COVID...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Eagle Sighting @ Herrington Manor on the Guided Hike!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Funding Opportunity!
- 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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