Author: John Corbin
Garrett County Health Department Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Unit
Explore Data + More w/ MyGarrettCounty.com This Fall!
As the leaves around Garrett County begin to turn, and fall quickly approaches, a new series is on the horizon for MyGarrettCounty.com. Just as our team has worked to increase access to physical activity with the wildly popular Summer of Fitness & Fun campaign (https://gogarrettcounty.com/category/summer-of-fitness-and-fun/), we’re excited to begin a new series highlighting the data from the recent 2022 – 2024 Garrett County Community Health Assessment (CHA) (https://mygarrettcounty.com/cha2024/)! While fall is an extraordinarily busy time with back-to-school, sports, community events, and more, we’re thrilled to begin sharing the highlights, insights, and findings that illustrate the current status of Garrett County and the surrounding area. Stay tuned for more as this series begins later this month! In the meantime, it’s also important to note that the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data + Data Book are now available! KIDS COUNT Data Center (For Maryland): https://datacenter.kidscount.org/data#MD/5/0/char/0 KIDS COUNT Data Book: https://www.aecf.org/resources/2022-kids-count-data-book These data sets and comparison tools are incredibly important for local grant planning and can be used to benchmark Garrett County’s performance on key metrics with other surrounding counties. Lastly, we want to hear from you! What types of data would you like us to highlight in this new series? Tell us below!
IMPORTANT! Take the 2022-2024 Garrett County Health Assessment Survey (2-3 Mins. – PRIZES!)
We each have our own ideas about what it means to be healthy and what we feel the biggest issues are for ourselves and our community. For years, the Garrett County Health Department and numerous partners have surveyed the community to help identify our greatest concerns. We are better equipped to make informed decisions regarding policies and strategies and are poised to respond together when data is shared transparently across sectors. Think of this survey as the broadest brushstroke, with the focus groups to follow as the detailed work to drill down into the specifics of each issue. In 2019, over 2,000 people responded to the survey and we conducted ten focus groups. Let’s do it again so we have the most accurate and up-to-date information to better serve our community. After completing the survey you will also have the opportunity to enter the prize drawing! You can help! – Please share this survey with your friends via email, social media, etc… The more feedback we gather, the better our data! Are you interested in being a print distribution partner? If so, email [email protected] and let us know how many printed survey copies you would like to distribute, where, and how we can get in touch with you. Thank you!
The Bus Is BACK! Learning Beyond the Classroom Returns w/ Summer Schedule!
Preguntas? Llámenos al 301-334-7440 para servicios de traducción. Accessibility assistance available at 301-334-7440. Learn more about Learning Beyond the Classroom at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/groups/local-management-board/learning-beyond-the-classroom/ Shared by Juliet Sanders – Garrett County Local Management Board
Talk. They Hear You. – Updated Resource from SAMHSA – #NationalPreventionWeek
Learn more at: https://www.samhsa.gov/talk-they-hear-you/mobile-application Special thanks to Lori Peck for sharing this resource!
Walk-Up COVID-19 Vaccinations Available In Oakland @ GoVAX Mobile Unit – Tuesday Through Saturday – 11am-7pm – This Week & Next!
Oakland Clinics 📍 65 Enterprise Drive, Oakland, MD 21550 Clinic Location: GCC Technologies On 135, across from 84 Lumber Vaccine: Johnson and Johnson Time: 11am-7pm Too far away or can’t make these times? Check out Garrett County’s many upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics at: https://garretthealth.org/vax-updated/
FREE COVID-19 Testing in Garrett County – April 2021
Currently, the Health Department is conducting free COVID-19 testing for persons with or without symptoms:⠀⠀• On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the MEDCO Building in the McHenry Business Park. Pre-registration is recommended. Visit garretthealth.org for more information.⠀⠀• On Monday through Friday by appointment only at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland. Schedule an appointment by calling 301-334-7697. Read the full press release at: https://garretthealth.org/health-department-seeks-help-with-vaccinating-public/
An Inside Look At The Vaccination Process – Second Dose + Helpful Tips! – Jennifer & Jessica Explain It All – Episode #12
Join Jennifer as she receives her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Special guest starring Peggy Redfield!) You can also watch Jessica’s second dose vlog at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/an-inside-look-at-the-vaccination-process-second-dose-helpful-tips-jennifer-jessica-explain-it-all-episode-11/ As we move forward with the community vaccination process, we encourage everyone to consider taking the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available to them, in order to protect themselves and each other. Please watch the Garrett County Health Department’s website (https://garretthealth.org) for information on vaccine and appointment availability as we work through the vaccination prioritization pyramid. In order to protect those at the highest risk and in essential positions for continuity of care, please be sure to read all of the eligibility information posted when appointments are available. P.S. Don’t forget to submit your questions and suggestions for future videos at: https://mygarrettcounty.com/questionmonday-jennifer-jessica-are-back-to-answer-your-questions-about-covid-19-vaccinations/