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.

 

Community Champion Shares Story

Community Champion Shares Story

https://youtu.be/5zh5XwTSPd4 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...

Getting Ready To RIDE!

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

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

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

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!

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

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...

Know Your Risk – It’s Diabetes Awareness Month

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...

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