The Fitbit Challenge Is Finally Here!
We're on a mission to keep Garrett County moving through our beautiful fall season! For those just joining us, here's a little background: to increase opportunities for people to be more physically active, an initiative called GC In Motion was launched in April of...
Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Garrett County!
Photo: Celebrating public health heritage in Garrett County! Can you name all of the former and current employees in this photo? 25 BONUS Prize Points to the first person to correctly name everyone in the photo! We'd like to thank everyone who stopped by the Garrett...
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY CHALLENGE! – Are You Becoming More Active As The Month Winds Down?
We're more than half way thru Health Education & Outreach's September Activity Challenge! How many minutes of intentional exercise have you logged so far? As the challenge has progressed, I've noticed that I've went from squeezing in just 30 minutes of intentional...
Let’s Get Ready to Kickoff… New Habits This Fall!
With a new fall campaign just around the corner, check out this upcoming opportunity to Take Off Pounds Sensibly in Garrett County! This is the second TOPS group in Garrett County (info for the Oakland group is available in the Well-Being Guide:...
SEPTEMBER ACTIVITY CHALLENGE! – How Many Minutes of Intentional Exercise Have You Logged in September?
We're half way thru Health Education & Outreach's September Activity Challenge! How many minutes of intentional exercise have you logged so far? I've just hit 450 minutes as of this morning! Most of my minutes of intentional exercise this month have come from...
Explore Our Wall of Gratitude & Tell Us What You’ve Loved About the Summer of Fitness & Fun!
We've had a fantastic time exploring Garrett County's diverse and vibrant communities this summer as we've hosted and highlighted over 100 community events and physical activity opportunities during the GC In Motion Summer of Fitness & Fun! Watch a special video...
Upcoming Class: Diabetes Care & Education Department at GRMC
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!
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 markets...
Pivot Into Classes That Give Your Immunity A Boost
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 the immune...