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Upcoming Event Reminder: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
Garrett County Health Department and Healthy Together Team Up With the Ruth Enlow Libraries of Garrett County to Reduce Food Insecurity
On February 21st, the Garrett County Health Department’s Go!+ Harvest Hub Meal Box & Voucher program provided free food vouchers to families in need at the Grantsville Branch of the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County. One hundred food vouchers were allocated to...
TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions
The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...
FREE Car Seat Check With a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician – April 2, 2025 at Grantsville Fire Department
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available to provide FREE Car Seat Checks to the public. Schedule your appointment now! Technicians will complete a checklist and assist parents and caregivers to learn how to install their child’s car seat. Come...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 35
Week 35: Rescue breathing saves lives! If someone isn’t breathing due to an overdose, your actions can make all the difference. Together, we can be the breath of life. 💙#52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health...
Garrett County Joins the Nationwide Efforts to Combat Prescription Drug Misuse Through the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
By Shannon Sexton, Program Coordinator Garrett County is proud to join the nationwide effort to combat prescription drug misuse by participating in the DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This annual event offers a safe,...
TODAY! – LMB Community Listening Sessions
The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the goals of the...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Picking Up The Pace!
TODAY! – The Warning Signs of Dementia Event
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
FREE March Go!+ Harvest Hub Food Vouchers Available for Order While Supplies Last!
LMB Community Listening Sessions Scheduled
Good Afternoon! The Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB) is planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Partnership Agreement, which has been aligned with Governor Moore's ENOUGH Initiative. There will be two Community Listening Sessions held to discuss the...
Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair: Hurry! Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Vendor Registration & Sponsorship Opportunities Close Soon!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month!
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! This month is dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer through the promotion of early detection and screening, as well as supporting research and treatment efforts. The purpose of this national health...
52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 34
Week 34: Knowledge is power. Understanding harm reduction saves lives and builds stronger communities. Let’s keep educating and supporting each other. 📚 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education &...
Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Meeting Announced – STEPS for Better Health Committee
Friday, March 7th, 202510:00 am-11:00 am Location: In-Person Attendance Preferred - Health Department Conference Room (Oakland) Or Virtual via Google Meet Google Meet joining infoVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/iyi-ujhy-jyvOr dial: (US) +1 919-533-7976 PIN:...
Food Bank & Resource Hub Open House Announced
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7777 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7777. Additional information and public records related to the food bank and resource hub are available here:...
Yoga @ Friendsville School: Join Our Free Class!
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (2/24-3/2)
Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair Scheduled for April 5, 2025
The Garrett County Steps to Better Health Committee (STEPS) has announced Saturday, April 5th, as the date for the next Garrett County Health & Wellness Fair. The 2025 event will take place at the CARC (Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex) at Garrett...
Upcoming Event Reminder: Youth Pickleball Clinic!
Join our pickleball clinic for kids! Designed for young athletes, aged 8-18, this fun and engaging clinic introduces kids to the exciting world of pickleball. Our experienced instructors will teach the fundamentals of the game, including basic techniques, rules, and...
March 5th is National IBCLC Day
Wednesday, March 5th is International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) Day!Thank you Tracy Savage, Lacy Coffren, and Katie Welch for providing support with breastfeeding to our local moms. They help make the experience of breastfeeding more comforting and...
The Warning Signs of Dementia Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body Event Scheduled
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730.Shared by GCHD’s Health Education & Outreach Unit.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly w/ TOPS!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Shared by the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department
Child Fatality Review Meeting Scheduled (3/10)
The next Child Fatality Review (CFR) meeting will be held on March 10th, 2025. These meetings occur every 3 months and often consist of an open and closed session. The public is welcome and invited to attend the Open Session from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm. There will be an...
- 360 Access Hub (Also Known as the Garrett County Food Bank Project) Takes Another Step Forward With Help From Community Works Garrett County!
- Garrett County Enhances Stakeholder Access to Advanced Mapping Tools and Public Property Records Through a Strategic Collaboration Between the Health Department and Garrett County Government
- Upcoming Meeting Announced: Workgroup on Child and Adolescent Health
- THIS WEEKEND! (6/8) – Bounce Into Summer Event
- 52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 47
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