Jump Into Spring!
Meet Garrett County resident Lisa Malone who recently celebrated her 70th birthday! She loves staying active so that she can continue to enjoy life and age healthy and strong. Check out her video to hear how she takes advantage of Garrett County’s great outdoor...
Wolf Den Run State Park Open House “Share the Path”
It's a day full of adventure, camaraderie, and fun for free! Not only will there be opportunities to get out on the trails, but local businesses and nonprofits that have an interest in recreational pursuits at Wolf Den Run State Park will be set up to round out the...
Join 450+ of Your Neighbors, Family, and Friends Who’ve Taken the 2022 Garrett County Community Survey!
In just two weeks, our community has worked together to collect over 450 community surveys! If you've already taken the 2022 Garrett County Community Health Assessment Survey - thank you!! If you haven't yet, make sure you visit https://bit.ly/2022cha to complete the...
Free Admission to State Parks for Healthcare Workers – April 2022 Only
https://youtu.be/5cnIQGtyj2M In coordination with the Department of Natural Resources, Governor Hogan announced that during the month of April, Maryland hospital and healthcare workers can visit any of Maryland’s state parks free of charge. Healthcare employees will...
Myths About Quitting Smoking – Learn More About Resources Available in Garrett County to Quit Tobacco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_VdbAxx91Q Narrative: Myths about quitting smoking I have a friend who’s pregnant and she smokes, so I’ve been trying to find out information to help her quit. She’s afraid she’ll be more stressed if she quits, and it will hurt her...
Smoking & Pregnancy – Learn More About Resources Available in Garrett County to Quit Tobacco
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XOCD-ZDH_0 Narrative: I would like to talk to you about the effects of tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke on you and your baby during pregnancy. Remember- you are breathing for two and your growing baby is very much...
Upcoming Event: Trauma-Informed Care Town Hall
https://youtu.be/0Gg8cHgikao Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7730 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7730. Article By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department...
How Do We Determine Which Health Concerns To Prioritize?
This month marks the beginning of our county-wide Community Health Assessment process where we have both the privilege and responsibility to accurately collect and report what issues matter most to our community members! We each have our own ideas about what it...
Equal Pay Day
People need to make a living wage and be paid fairly. Strides are being made, but The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2020, women still earn 82 cents for every dollar a man earns. The University of Pennslyvania's Wharton School of business conducted a study in...