Blog | Go! Garrett County

Upcoming Class: Diabetes Care & Education Department at GRMC

by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 12, 2022 | Diabetes, Garrett Regional Medical Center

Did you know more than 8 in 10 adults have prediabetes and are completely unaware? Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious health problems. Research shows a structured lifestyle intervention program can cut the risk of type 2 diabetes in half! Join the staff this...

Check Out What’s New This Week At The Pop-Up Farmers Market!

by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 12, 2022 | Diabetes, Veggies on the Move, Well-Being Guide

This week at the pop-up markets, we have a surprise guest, purple potatoes! Our collaboration with Garrett Growers, the Western Maryland Food Council’s Garrett Chapter, Garrett County Government, and the University of Maryland Extension Office enabled pop-up...

Pivot Into Classes That Give Your Immunity A Boost

by Shelley Argabrite | Sep 8, 2022 | GC In Motion

As the rain makes it difficult to enjoy physical fitness outdoors, we’re bringing you several indoor options that you can try at no cost to you! In fact, when you participate in fitness activities you GAIN! “The practice of physical activity strengthens...

Explore MORE in September w/ Garrett County Health Department’s Health Education & Outreach Unit!

by John Corbin (BSBA, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Sep 1, 2022 | Challenge, Physical Activity

Did you know that the Garrett County Health Department’s Heath Education & Outreach Unit is active across Garrett County’s many local communities? From providing nutrition education to diet consultations, this team has been actively working to tackle...

Soak Up The Summer of Fun This Week!

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 29, 2022 | Chronic Diseases, GC In Motion

Leaves are beginning to change as August comes to a close. Don’t miss this full week of our Summer of Fun activities for you to choose from that are totally free to you! Jazzercise is available every day this week for a fun studio class. Body sculpt with Jen...

FREE Yoga Event + Community Market (Veggies On The Move!) Tonight (8/24)

by John Corbin (BSBA, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 24, 2022 | Summer 2022, Summer of Fitness and Fun, Veggies on the Move, Yoga

Our calendar is filling up quickly as our community continues to support and engage with GC In Motion and the Go! Garrett County Summer of Fitness & Fun! We’re so excited about all of the activities happening in Garrett County this week, and here’s two...

Explore These 8 FREE Events Happening in Garrett County This Week!

by John Corbin (BSBA, CPT, MCPT, CSNC) | Aug 23, 2022 | GC In Motion, Summer 2022, Summer of Fitness and Fun, Veggies on the Move

Thank you all for continuing to participate in the Summer of Fitness & Fun campaign, and for bringing your friends! 🥳 The turnout at local events has been FANTASTIC! and we’ve got even more great events for you to enjoy! Here’s what you can look...

A New Resource Is Available For Garrett County!

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 17, 2022 | Community Health Assessment

The 2022-2024 Garrett County & Surrounding Region Community Health Assessment has been published and is now available to browse online at https://mygarrettcounty.com/cha2024/. We are incredibly appreciative of the growing participation from our community....

Bikepacking: Workshop Wednesday

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 10, 2022 | Community Programs, GC In Motion

I can’t think of anyone more qualified to teach us about bikepacking than A.J. DeLauder. After all, A.J. did complete the Tour Divide earlier this summer!!! A bikepacking race starting in the Canadian Rockies and going for 2,700 miles through extreme weather...

Little Movers Is Back Again With GC In Motion Doing Yoga

by Shelley Argabrite | Aug 9, 2022 | GC In Motion, Physical Activity

GC In Motion is teaming up with Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs to expand our current program offerings to young families in our community. The program is called Little Movers, and Tuesday, August 16th we are doing yoga & eating...