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.
An Exclusive Interview With Mountain Haven – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/eFHVwYEuZQQ PART 1 https://youtu.be/yKBCFIInHqs Part 2 Mountain Haven Wellness and Recovery Center is operated through the Office of Consumer Advocates. Mountain Haven is located in Oakland Maryland for individuals that need help with issues related...
Soft Belly Breathing with Karen Kamauff Devore – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/nBFrwVF0f-M This is a 6 minute video on soft belly breathing from the Center for Mind Body Medicine, delivered by Karen DeVore. This video gives the viewer some simple skills to help relax the body and mind through breathing...
Deep Creek Lions Club – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/6pq4G8K8Hbc What does it mean to be a member of the largest service organization in the world? In Garrett County, as a member of the Deep Creek Lions Club, it means a great deal! They provide financial assistance to local residents in need of vision...
Health Officer, Bob Stephens Encourages Time Outdoors – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/78JBQiMnnrM We want to know how you enjoy time outdoors! Submit your video! This is your chance to inspire, make someone laugh, or encourage others to go outside. It can be anything from taking a stroll in your favorite place, building a snowman, sled...
Go Outside! – + 3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/eLU8WNdBoz8 There are so many benefits to getting outside in the winter! A winter hike provides me with a chance to clear my mind while getting in some low impact exercise. My favorite part of the hike is exploring everything along the trail with my...
Free Food! – Support Local Business & Have Lunch On Us – +3 Prize Points
One afternoon I sat down with Pat and Stephanie from the Vagabond to look at their menu. We called Lisa McCoy, a registered dietician who works for the University of Maryland Extension and together we came up with this healthy, nutrient-dense combo that tastes really...
Comprehensive Diabetes Education @ GRMC – +3 Prize Points
GRMC provides services to empower patients with the information they need to better manage their health. They offer comprehensive education programs for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. They also offer guidance and support for those with insulin pumps and...
Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County – +3 Prize Points
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57GnzoLzR7w In an age where we turn to the internet for everything, it's a refreshing change to be greeted with helpful staff who enjoy being information seekers! Our library is a tremendous community resource that continues to adapt...
Mindfulness is a Concept – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/spZtiMNfZ4g Learn mindfulness techniques that bring peace and help us manage our fears, feelings, and stressors. Increase self-compassion and decrease stress to promote wellness in many areas of life. A team of professionals trained in mindfulness...
Set Goals for GC’s Publicly Funded Behavioral Health Services – +3 Prize Points
https://youtu.be/xVvhSOmyus8 Here's another opportunity to ask questions about vital services in our county. Plans are being written now for next year, so please let the Behavioral Health Authority know about your experiences at the publicly funded behavioral health...