Let’s Go! Garrett County
Join Garrett County’s newest well-being initiative, designed to make healthy choices, easy choices! Registering for an account is FREE, and you’ll have multiple opportunities to win great prizes as you learn tips and tricks to prevent or tackle chronic diseases.
Getting Ready To RIDE!
https://youtu.be/AyLyM0xg4UI NO worries just because Sharon is standing in front of the sign, we are not riding the 5 1/2 mile trail for the event tomorrow! We are riding on the perfectly groomed, wide, cross-country ski trails! In case you still need some convincing...
A Peek Behind The Scene
https://youtu.be/dP80Jm7ovDQ Many thanks to all of the volunteers who come together to make events like the Global Fat Bike event on Dec 4, 2021 possible! AJ is one of the most approachable, knowledgeable, and passionate people in our area when it comes to bicycles!...
Fun, Free, Family Adventure
https://youtu.be/hyIbVMQmfLc Sarah Myers, Founder of Deep Creek Adventure Bureau We're celebrating Global Fat Bike Day by rolling out for a group ride at Herrington Manor State Park on December 4th! Deep Creek Adventure Bureau is about connecting people with the...
How To Use & Better Understand Food Labels
https://youtu.be/NvKIQlCZ5t8 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...
Rethink Your Drink!
https://youtu.be/dyxZE9_8wac 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...
Choose Healthier Options – It’s Diabetes Awareness Month
https://youtu.be/188JB73TRPc Mitzi Wiltison, RN, CDCES We are so thankful for Mitzi and the work she does in this community! I'm especially thankful we have options and can choose to cut out added sugars in the beverages we drink. After watching this I also read the...
Celebrating Nurse Practitioner Week PLUS an EXCEPTIONAL Opportunity for All of Our Providers!
https://youtu.be/FJsPpGre494 "There is so much to celebrate and give thanks for this month! Did you know that daily gratitude can significantly improve your mood, happiness, and kindness while enhancing your physical health, sleep, and overall wellness? YES! Look for...
Know Your Risk – It’s Diabetes Awareness Month
https://youtu.be/oBzIqautjps Amy Ritchie, R.D., Garrett County Health Department We are so thankful for Amy and the services she provides to us. There are a few important things to remember about diabetes and the stages that can lead to diabetes. Talk to your doctor...
Veterans and Military Families Month Observed During November
It's a time of giving thanks, it's with our deepest gratitude that we extend our thankfulness to our military families and veterans. Below you'll find the text of the White House Proclamation White House proclamation issued on November 1, 2021: America has the...
Diabetes Awareness & Research –
https://youtu.be/DWXdDB5Gfsc November Is Diabetes Awareness Month "Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin,...