Chronic Diseases | Go! Garrett County

Honoring Heart Month

by Shelley Argabrite | Feb 1, 2022 | Chronic Diseases

As people in the United States come to terms with their second year of COVID-19, a new campaign is reminding them to make cardiovascular health a priority, especially during the pandemic. The “Start Small. Live Big.” campaign will encourage adults, particularly...

GC In Motion Grant Award

by Shelley Argabrite | Dec 30, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Diabetes

We are moving into the New Year with an exciting new opportunity for our community! CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), approved a competitive grant application for the Garrett County Health Department in the amount of $92,986 in response to the 2021...

We Love Creating Ways to Give Back!

by Shelley Argabrite | Dec 12, 2021 | Chronic Diseases, Community Programs, Diabetes, Mindfulness

Lifting up others is what Go Garrett County is all about! A community that cultivates care is a healthier one. Research tells us that working to enhance the lives of others helps us to keep the well-being of all people at the forefront of our thinking. A...

Community Champion Shares Story

by Shelley Argabrite | Dec 8, 2021 | Community, Diabetes

Fred Polce, Jr. It takes a lot of courage to share our stories, and we are so thankful for Fred and his authenticity about his own journey with type 1 diabetes. Managing a chronic disease isn’t easy, but you are not alone! Fred reminds us that it’s...

How To Use & Better Understand Food Labels

by Shelley Argabrite | Nov 23, 2021 | Diabetes, Thankful

Mitzi Wiltison, RN, CDCES & Amy Ritchie, R.D. Make quick informed decisions about your food by reading the Nutrition Facts label on the packaging. There have been some changes made to Nutrition Fact labels, but they can still be a little tricky to understand. In...

Rethink Your Drink!

by Shelley Argabrite | Nov 18, 2021 | Diabetes

As we continue to march through National Diabetes Awareness Month, Amy brings our attention once again to added sugar in the drinks we choose. Water is the best option and once you watch Amy pour out the excessive number of sugar packets from this sweet tea...