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Garrett County Health Department
Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550
Grantsville
(Contact Units for Availability)
28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536
Garrett County Health Officer
Bob Stephens, M.S.
Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.
Local Public Health Leaders Participate in Competitive National Financial Administration and Management Cohort
By Shelley Argabrite, Director of Population Health, Innovation & Informatics Unit Local public health leaders are participating in an exclusive National Resource Management cohort called Building Expertise in Administration & Management (BEAM) certificate...
Garrett County Rabies Clinic TOMORROW in Oakland @ GCHD! (5/18)
TOMORROW! – Stop the Stigma – Color Walk/Run & Craft Show
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440.
Last Chance! Registration Closes May 20th! – Putting Trauma-Informed Care Into Practice
Click here to register for this event! Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción.Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440.
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Mental Health Month – Where to Start – Friday
TONIGHT! – Food Access Meeting (5/16)
Food Access MeetingMay 16, 2024 AGENDA (PDF): https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Food-Access.docx.pdf Agenda Welcome & Introductions Maryland Food Bank Overview and Current Programs Asset Mapping of Current Programs Discussion of Potential...
Garrett County Rabies Clinic TODAY in Swanton! (5/16)
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 91 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 82
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Mental Health Month – Where to Start – Thursday
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Mental Health Month – Where to Start – Wednesday
Garrett County Rabies Clinics Start This Week! (Swanton – 5/16 & Oakland – 5/18)
Upcoming Event: Managing Money – A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances (5/22)
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.
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Garrett County Mental Health Advisory Committee – May 2024
The May MHAC meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. It will be virtual only. Join with Google MeetMeeting linkmeet.google.com/zzu-msgi-hdqJoin by phone(US) +1 318-367-3040PIN: 921450271 Agenda (PDF):...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Go! Fitness Challenge: It’s Time To Submit Your Steps/Activity For Last Week! (5/6-5/12)
Is a Used Car Seat Safe for My Child?
You see a second-hand car seat at a yard sale, a friend offers one out of storage, or you scroll across one on Facebook. Should you use it? Check out this flyer to learn what to verify on a used car seat BEFORE you say "yes"! Reach out to Early Care Programs- Kids in...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County – Mental Health Month: Where to Start – Tuesday
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Mental Health Month: Where to Start – Monday
Public Meeting Announced: Food Access Meeting (5/16)
Food Access MeetingMay 16, 2024 AGENDA (PDF): https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Food-Access.docx.pdf Agenda Welcome & Introductions Maryland Food Bank Overview and Current Programs Asset Mapping of Current Programs Discussion of Potential...
The Garrett County Harvest Hub, a new program to support local farmers and expand Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) opportunities, is underway.
By Shelley Argabrite, Chief Health Strategist at the Garrett County Health Department New partnerships are forming to explore every opportunity to help Garrett County residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. There's an association between lack of access to...
Play Hard Live Clean Influencers: Have a Safe & Fun Prom, After Prom, and Graduation
Prom, After Prom, and Graduation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGenXVq13ZU Stay Smart, Keep It In Park! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pcb6dEb8Yw8
Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority Selected as a Pilot Site for Nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative
By Sadie Liller, CPP, Coordinator of Special Programs at the Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority has been selected as a pilot site for the nationwide Anti-Stigma Initiative launched by the Addiction...
GCLMB Public Meeting Announced: Local Management Board Meeting (5/16)
The May Local Management Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm. It will be a hybrid meeting.AGENDA: https://garretthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Local-Management-Board-Agenda-May-2024.pdfMeeting linkmeet.google.com/jfw-gngh-zhvJoin...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: Mental Health Month – 4 Things Likely Affecting Your Mental Health, and 4 Things You Can Do About It
GCBHA Public Meeting Announced: Behavioral Health Education Task Force (5/16)
The May Behavioral Health Education Task Force meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 9:00 am. It will be held virtually. This is the last meeting for the 2023-2024 school year.AGENDA:...
Featured Today on Go! Garrett County: 90 MILLION+ STEPS/ACTIVITY RECORDS! – Step/Activity Challenge Weekly Leaderboard – Week 81
What is Public Health?
Welcome to the Garrett County Health Department!
The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland's westernmost county. Join us in making Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play!Garrett County Health Officer Robert Stephens, MS
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