https://youtu.be/haBQ2p2qJ98 Enough talking...what are we going to do about obesity? This week, I will get a little “personal” and share a bit more about my battle against obesity. I hope you will be encouraged and better equipped to take action while having a little...
Lifting up others is what Go Garrett County is all about! The reward points some participants are earning are climbing into the 500's, those with the highest points log in daily. It reminds me of exercise, the benefits really start to show up after a person commits to...
https://youtu.be/aMbuMjEhiuA Losing weight is NOT the primary goal of treating obesity. The primary goals are to identify, address, and treat the underlying multifactorial contributors of obesity; weight loss is the outcome of successfully treating the causes of...
https://youtu.be/eX0Qf3SNUek First, a quick review: Obesity is a complex, multifactorial, chronic, relapsing disease affecting over 42% of American adults, over a billion people around the world, and costing the global economy trillions of dollars! Complex: involve...
"For Everyone, Wellbeing Is A Journey... The Secret Is Committing To That Journey And Taking Those First Steps With Hope And Belief In Yourself." Deepak Chopra Please take a few minutes and check in with us via our latest wellbeing survey. We just launched it and are...
Is obesity really a disease? YES! https://youtu.be/UQqpW0HtWyE Is obesity really a disease? YES! Obesity is a real disease that affects billions of people across the world at a cost measured in trillions of dollars. Obesity causes or contributes to over 230 conditions...
Learn what’s available from local farms this time of year, and how to store, prep, and cook these yummy items. https://youtu.be/RADxIPwrlBQ Featured this week: Strawberries: Store in fridge in original container for no more than a couple days. Wash...
https://youtu.be/ebthYK8fuh8 Join the Go Garrett County Team Challenge To Help You Conquer Your Fitness Goals. Walking, cycling, or running (any distance-based exercise) will get our team the 1,968 miles it takes to complete the Appalachian Trail! Here's how you join...
https://youtu.be/NgiD278RlsI Outstanding Partnerships Has Brought Another Option To Garrett County for 18-24-year-olds. Reach Out To Learn More About This Meaningful Job That Offers Creditionaly While Earning Income and On The Job Training! Preguntas? Llámenos al...
https://youtu.be/OjhDOO2yZeI COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM APPRENTICESHIP Looking for a career? | Want to learn a new trade? | Need to earn while you learn? While working on the job, you receive one-on-one full-time training from professional mentors as well as...
Getting outdoors with friends to ride a mountain bike is a joy for this group of kids and their coaches! The team, Garrett Composite Coyotes is in its forth year and teaches middle and high school kids to ride and enjoy the local trails. Teamwork, trail etiquette,...
School Health Services Manager, Rebecca Aiken, MSN, MBA, M.Ed., RN, NCSN for Garrett County Public Schools helped organize our efforts to ensure students had the opportunity to participate in mental health awareness month. We kicked off the campaign by inviting all...
Here’s a link to Garrett County’s Provider Guide – https://mygarrettcounty.com/provider-guide/ to get you connected to other resources that are here to help! The staff at DSS wear green in recognition of mental health month. They help vulnerable Marylanders...
Meet some of the team from the Home Health and the AERS Departments. They are wearing green in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Home Health offers skilled nursing and physical/occupational therapy while AERS conducts evaluations to refer people...
As the public mental health system management agency for Garrett County this team is very excited to be a part of the efforts to end stigma and celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by wearing green on Monday! The Garrett County Behavioral Health Authority (GCBHA)...
Participants in the Club 21550 Walking Challenge wore green for their Tuesday night walk in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Physical activity is a powerful tool to promote mental health as it enhances mood, reduces stress, boosts your energy, and helps...
The Director of the Behavioral Health Clinic, Les McDaniel has a special message for us, "Let the public know that these folks and many others are ready to "be there" for folks wanting therapy. The picture shows representation from all areas of our "helping...
Meet some of the team of the Health Education and Outreach division at the Garrett County Health Department. This team is going green in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month as they work together to raise awareness and connect the community to services....
Meet the team at Garrett Surgical Group, they provide the highest quality surgical care at Garrett Regional Medical Center. This team is going green in recoginiaiton of Mental Health Awareness as we work together to raise awareness and connect our community to...
Early Care Programs staff go green in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This spectacular team implements several programs across the county to ensure that families are connected with the resources they need to thrive - including behavioral health programs...
GCHD Dental Health Staff wore green in honor of Mental Health Awareness month. These staff members recognize the importance of mental health on the overall health of their patients, and they work cooperatively with the Behavioral Health unit to ensure seamless...
The Garrett County Center for Behavioral Health is showing their support as they stand together this Monday to remind us that we are not alone! As a community, we want everyone to know that it’s okay to struggle and that no one needs to do it alone. Wearing green...
https://youtu.be/ThURgmQcLJU Cheryl DeBerry with Garrett Growers Cooperative and her daughter, Carla prepare some greens they found at the farmers market with two delicious and nutritious recipes. Please refer to Video 1 for some food safety tips and for how to...
The Dove Center is stepping up on our first Monday of this campaign designed to begin conversations about changes going on around us and within us. As a community, we want everyone to know that it’s okay to struggle and that no one needs to do it alone. Wearing green...
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