Groups

Groups directory

  • 18
    active 8 hours, 53 minutes ago

    The Garrett County Health Department Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program (CPEST) offers cancer screenings for skin & colorectal cancer AT NO COST to qualifying Garrett County Residents. […]

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  • 15
    active 9 hours, 6 minutes ago

    Family Planning services are provided to reduce unintended pregnancies and improve pregnancy outcomes by offering comprehensive, quality services for males and females of reproductive age.  

    Public Group
  • 10
    active 1 day, 4 hours ago

    The Garrett County Medbank Program provides access to prescription medications to medically needy, financially eligible residents of Garrett County.  Individuals must reside within Garrett County, have no p […]

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  • 48
    active 1 day, 12 hours ago

    We will be sharing grant resources, foundations, state & fed opportunities.

    Public Group
  • 18
    active 2 days, 5 hours ago

    The Maryland Code of Regulations indicates what medical conditions should be reported, who should report, how reporting should occur, where reports are sent, reporting timelines. Healthcare providers, healthcare […]

    Public Group
  • 36
    active 2 days, 6 hours ago

    Strengthening Community Health: Promoting Influenza Vaccination for a Healthy, Resilient, Community

    Public Group
  • 22
    active 2 days, 6 hours ago

    The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, implemented by the Health Department, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting public health and protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable […]

    Public Group
  • 8
    active 2 days, 6 hours ago

    The HIV Case Management Group is a specialized program within the Health Department that focuses on providing care and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. To ensure optimal health outcomes and improved […]

    Private Group
  • 2
    active 2 days, 6 hours ago

    Welcome to the Garrett County COVID Vaccine Action Group. We are a community-driven organization dedicated to promoting COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Garrett County. Our mission is to educate, advocate, and […]

    Public Group
  • 2
    active 2 days, 6 hours ago

    The program is a structured healthcare initiative designed to identify individuals, especially children, who may have elevated lead levels in their blood. Lead is a toxic metal that can have profound health […]

    Public Group
  • 22
    active 2 days, 8 hours ago

    The Administration Care Coordination Unit (ACCU) is available to provide assistance to all individuals who have Maryland Medical Assistance, including those recipients in a managed care organization.

    Public Group
  • 16
    active 3 days, 4 hours ago

    This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce opioid and prescription drug misuse in Garrett County.

    Public Group
  • 16
    active 3 days, 4 hours ago

    This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce tobacco use in Garrett County.

    Public Group
  • 14
    active 3 days, 4 hours ago

    This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce alcohol use and abuse in Garrett County.

    Public Group
  • 9
    active 1 week ago

    This is the parent group for Oral Health Education and Dental Treatment.  Although dental treament data is restricted to the Garrett County Health Department’s Dental Care Center it does play a critical role as a […]

    Public Group
  • 11
    active 1 week ago

    Workforce Development in public health is an attempt to improve health outcomes (i.e., healthier people) by enhancing the training, skills, and performance of public health workers.

    Private Group
  • 62
    active 1 week, 6 days ago

    The priority for Behavioral Health is to foster an integrated Behavioral Health continuum of care. The integrated system shall promote Behavioral Health treatment, recovery, and wellness as access to Behavioral […]

    Public Group
  • 15
    active 2 weeks, 1 day ago

    This group will serve as the public platform for all activities, decisions, and documents that result from the SBHC Steering Committee’s activities related to completing the comprehensive needs assessments in […]

    Public Group
  • 42
    active 2 weeks, 6 days ago

    Increase immunization rates and reduce preventable infectious diseases.

    Public Group
  • 35
    active 3 weeks ago

    The Overdose Response Training (ORT) Group is focused on maximizing the resources for reduction and/or prevention of fatal opioid overdose in our community. Administration of naloxone in the setting of an opioid […]

    Public Group
  • 7
    active 3 weeks ago

    This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to increase access to and use of preventive screening and support services in Garrett County.

    Public Group
  • 15
    active 3 weeks ago

    This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce obesity in Garrett County.

    Public Group
  • 18
    active 3 weeks, 1 day ago

    WIC is a federally funded program that provides eligible children and women services geared at reducing food insecurity, improving health literacy, assisting in successful breastfeeding, and providing a portal for […]

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  • 2
    active 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Child Injury Prevention is a part of Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department. The focus of this group is to provide safety information, especially in relation to children, to our local […]

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  • 16
    active 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    Most breastfeeding families report not being able to meet their breastfeeding goals in relationship to exclusivity and duration.  WIC provides education and support to participants, but opportunities exist to […]

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  • 37
    active 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    The purpose of the Garrett County Opioid Intervention Team is to address the opioid and other drug epidemic in order to prevent overdose deaths and halt the spread of the drug epidemic in the community through […]

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  • 19
    active 3 weeks, 2 days ago

    This GCHD Dental Clinic provides dental services to children and adults. Services include dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, restorative treatment, extractions, and outpatient surgical procedures. […]

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  • 22
    active 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    Home health providers are dedicated to meeting the medical needs of clients in their homes, across a continuum of care with the ultimate goal of maximizing self sufficiency and independence.

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  • 22
    active 3 weeks, 3 days ago

    The Local Management Board (LMB) was established during the mid-1990’s in an effort to change the way services were provided to children and families in their communities. The LMB identifies priorities and t […]

    Public Group
  • 6
    active 4 weeks ago

    Go! Garrett County is a free well-being initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight local businesses and community services to help individuals along their well-being journey. This group […]

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  • 7
    active 4 weeks, 1 day ago

    GC In Motion is a population health initiative thoughtfully designed with community members to increase access to physical fitness opportunities and reduce the burden of chronic diseases.

    Public Group
  • 12
    active 1 month ago

    AERS is a Maryland Medicaid funded program that provides comprehensive evaluations for anyone 18 or older, and also for aged and functionally disabled adults who need connected to resources, need long term care, […]

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  • 17
    active 1 month ago

    A program where medically qualified individuals who have medical assistance are assisted to be able to stay in their home or a least restrictive environment as long as possible by giving them better access to […]

    Public Group
  • 38
    active 1 month, 1 week ago

    The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority has responsibilities of leadership, direction, management, and education for publicly funded behavioral health strategies and services in Garrett County.

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  • 11
    active 1 month, 1 week ago

    The Local Care Team is an inter-agency council designed to provide support to families. The collaborative group unites representatives of several child-serving agencies to serve families of children struggling […]

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  • 24
    active 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    The Garrett County Cancer Coalition meets quarterly to discuss strategies for improving health outcomes and decreasing the incidence of cancer in our community.

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  • 80
    active 1 month, 2 weeks ago

    The purpose of the Opioid Misuse Prevention Plan is to reduce easy access of prescription opiods from relatives and friends through stealing and lack of proper and safe storage and disposal of them.We also would […]

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  • 23
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    GarrettHealth.org is the Garrett County Health Department’s digital footprint, designed to increase awareness of services provided and disseminate information to community stakeholders.

    Public Group
  • 33
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    A new, curated collection of relevant Garrett County Health Department communications and promotions sent across the region.

    Public Group
  • 61
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    MyGarrettCounty.com is a community engagement collaborative implemented by the Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics unit of the Garrett County Health Department with support from local stakeholders to […]

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  • 140
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Garrett Guide is a Community Resource Directory with the framework found at Garrettguide.org. Local agencies, organizations, businesses and residents have the opportunity to provide additional detail for […]

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  • 14
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Develop an enhanced social media presence for the Garrett County Health Department by 2020.

    Public Group
  • 69
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Access the MyDATA Open Data Warehouse by selecting it under ”My Community” in the main menu.
    https://mygarrettcounty.com/open-data-warehouse/

    Public Group
  • 9
    active 1 month, 3 weeks ago

    Performance Management Measures for Public Information Officer

    Public Group
  • 62
    active 1 month, 4 weeks ago

    The Garrett County Drug Free Communities Coalition is the defending force for our county’s fight for the reduction and prevention of substance abuse.

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  • 8
    active 1 month, 4 weeks ago

    This group is dedicated to compiling ideas, raising funds, and getting the word out to build a new Library and Town Hall building for the town of Friendsville!

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  • 1
    active 2 months ago

    To help support, and provide advocacy to individuals, families, and the community while educating on the needs, issues, and problems that fellow peers of mental health services face.

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  • 39
    active 2 months ago

    Foster an Integrated and Coordinated Behavioral Health Continuum of Care across the lifespan by developing, implementing, and evaluating screening, prevention, and early intervention services.

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  • 55
    active 2 months, 1 week ago

    Garrett County is often the lowest county in the state for yearly adolescent well child checks. It is important for the children and adolescents of our community to be seen yearly for this preventive visit where […]

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  • 46
    active 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Garrett County Health Department’s Early Care Programs System of Care provides free voluntary home visitation services to families and children prenatally and up to age 5. Additionally, the program offers a free […]

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  • 18
    active 2 months, 3 weeks ago

    Early Care Programs System of Care offers voluntary home visiting services that empower parents, at no cost, to give their child the best beginning in life! Early Care Programs offers Healthy Families Garrett […]

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  • 17
    active 3 months, 1 week ago

    Did you know that Garrett County has the highest percentage (33%) of reported youth using tobacco products in the state of Maryland according to the latest data from Maryland’s State Health Improvement Process […]

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  • 8
    active 3 months, 1 week ago

    The Garrett County Harvest Hub is a new program created by the Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit to increase access to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) o […]

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  • 22
    active 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    The Western Maryland Regional Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program is available to Garrett County uninsured women between the ages of 40-64 years. This program is located at the Allegany County Health […]

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  • 12
    active 3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Annual measurements for Garrett County WIC Program

    Private Group
  • 37
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Using a collaborative approach to better meet the nutritional needs for our most vulnerable residents.  The Garrett County Food Insecurity Workgroup is a part of the Western Maryland Food Council.  The Food C […]

    Public Group
  • 9
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Information and resources on how to get, keep, use and understand health insurance.

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  • 29
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    This group is for the purpose of performance management tracking regarding efforts to promote physical activity and healthy eating.

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  • 25
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Non Emergency Medical Assistance Transportation is available to all active Medical Assistance clients who reside in Garrett County and meet the screening equirements of the program set forth by the Grant.  […]

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  • 12
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Focusing on issues such as food literacy and knowledge. Working with teachers, schools, University of Maryland Extension, Garrett County Health Department, hospitals, doctors, nutritionists, registered […]

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  • 14
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Focusing on access issues such as hunger, food affordability, food quality, and food deserts as well as security issues such as food availability, food safety, etc.

    Public Group
  • 24
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    The purpose of this group is to increase communication within and between the Food Access, Education, and Economy work groups. This is a place to post new projects, have group discussions, and to see what each […]

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  • 9
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    To improve outreach in Garrett County and provide details about our work in the community, as well as volunteer opportunities.

    Public Group
  • 26
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Community engagement is a vital component of public health operations. This group is designed to track, measure, and evaluate Garrett County community engagement strategies.

    Public Group
  • 54
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    To publicize the issues raised at the Garrett County Roundtable on Homelessness, promote collaboration among agencies and make the general public aware of the resources available for those struggling with housing […]

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  • 40
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Creating healthier work environments in Garrett County.

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  • 23
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Maryland Health Connection (MHC) offers free or low-cost health insurance coverage to eligible men, women, and children. Eligibility is based on family size and income.

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  • 95
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    The Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland’s westernmost county. […]

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  • 14
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Alignment for agencies to organize a coordinated approach to funding.

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  • 18
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    Dynamic planning utilizing Action Groups to support the formulation of the Community Health Assessment and the Community Health Improvement Plan for Garrett County.

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  • 25
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    WIC families are encouraged to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets and family meals.  

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  • 23
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    A formalized collaborative group, open to the public, designed to bring agencies and community members together on the fourth Thursday of every month at an in-person meeting starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Garrett […]

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  • 5
    active 3 months, 3 weeks ago

    GCHD Lead case management program provides information to the community and families to reduce child lead exposures. Relationships are created with families to ensure child lead testing is completed at accurate […]

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  • 20
    active 4 months ago

    The purpose of this collaborative group representing multiple agencies and community members is to improve the prevention and management of diabetes in Garrett County. We’re always looking for new ideas to share, […]

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  • 17
    active 4 months, 2 weeks ago

    Peer Recovery is here to provide opportunities for those in recovery to stay in recovery. If we cannot assist you we will try to find someone who can. Currently we assist with transportation, educational or […]

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  • 21
    active 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    Organizational management activities used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish […]

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  • 13
    active 4 months, 3 weeks ago

    The Food Program is enforced by the regulations set forth in COMAR 10.15.03. Environmental Health Services licenses approximately 250 foodservice facilities a year. Of these, a food service facility is determined […]

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  • 23
    active 6 months, 1 week ago

    Develop a centralized repository for data hosting to facillitate research and trend analysis.

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  • 1
    active 6 months, 1 week ago

    TVRU: a building offering complete living facilities for one (1) single-family under one (1) roof provided that a maximum of eight (8) bedrooms and a maximum overnight occupancy of two (2) persons per bedroom plus […]

    Private Group
  • 8
    active 6 months, 2 weeks ago

    The Environmental Health staff monitor Garrett County’s public lakes, beaches, pools, and campgrounds to ensure a healthy environment for our locals and visitors during their recreational activities.

    Private Group
  • 9
    active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    The mission of our Hospice is to provide physical and emotional support to the terminally ill and their families in a home-like atmosphere where they can get relief from pain, improve their quality of life, and […]

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  • 7
    active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    Rabies is a preventable viral disease of all mammals that is usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal. It is caused by viruses in the genus Lyssavirus and is nearly always fatal once symptoms appear. In […]

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  • 3
    active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    The mission of Garrett County Lighthouse, Inc. is to provide personalized psychiatric rehabilitation and behavioral health services to those individuals in our community who are recovering from severe and […]

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  • 12
    active 6 months, 4 weeks ago

    The purpose of the Mental Health Advisory Committee shall be to serve as advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages in Garrett County. The objectives of the County Mental Health […]

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  • 9
    active 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    The prevalence of heart disease in Garrett County is high and residents of all ages need to know their risks and how to prevent a cardiovascular event. The goal is to make people aware of the importance of knowing […]

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  • 11
    active 8 months, 3 weeks ago

    This group is designed to outline the data of several programs overseen by the Garrett County Department of Environmental Health.

    Private on-site Sewage Disposal: A septic system is constructed for a home with […]

    Private Group
  • 10
    active 9 months, 2 weeks ago

    Too much ordering and spending at fiscal year-end creates inefficiencies, stress, and decreases job satisfaction.

    Private Group
  • 10
    active 11 months ago

    Committee to increase public health awareness surrounding child mental health.

    Private Group
  • 12
    active 11 months, 1 week ago

    Partners After School @ Accident began serving Accident Elementary School students in Garrett County, Maryland in 2002. Though funding sources and program goals have changed throughout its history, PAS @ Accident […]

    Public Group
  • 20
    active 11 months, 1 week ago

    The Garrett County Community Partnership Agreement is developed through the Garrett County Local Management Board (GCLMB).  Grant funding for Local Management Boards comes from the Children’s Cabinet Interagency […]

    Public Group
  • 36
    active 11 months, 1 week ago

    Mental Health Services at GCHD

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  • 10
    active 11 months, 2 weeks ago

    The intent of the members of the Early Childhood Advisory Council is to come together in a consistent and coordinated way to narrow the achievement gap, especially for children with high needs, and to improve the […]

    Public Group
  • 12
    active 11 months, 2 weeks ago

    Through collaboration and cooperation, a retired school bus has been turned into a classroom fitted with everything necessary to function as a classroom, lending library and a food bank. The goals for the […]

    Public Group
  • 18
    active 1 year, 5 months ago

    The Garrett County Apprenticeship Program is registered with the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) as a Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP) and serves Disconnected Youth […]

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  • 8
    active 1 year, 6 months ago

    The Environmental Health Office is responsible for testing the water and issuing Certificates of Potability on all new wells drilled in the county for the purpose of human consumption. Environmental Health also […]

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  • 57
    active 1 year, 6 months ago

    Implement a multifaceted approach toward achieving the Goal of supporting access to quality behavioral health treatment and support services.

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  • 9
    active 1 year, 7 months ago

    The Local Management Board and the Western Maryland Consortium partner in this program to identify youth in Garrett County that are economically disadvantaged and have a barrier to overcome when seeking employment.

    Public Group
  • 10
    active 2 years, 1 month ago

    Program Director: James Michaels- 301-334-7730
    Students in third through eighth grades at Broad Ford Elementary School, Yough Glades Elementary School and Southern Middle School are eligible to apply to enroll […]

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  • 3
    active 2 years, 3 months ago

    HIV awareness is an essential component of HIV prevention, treatment and the reduction of stigma. Collaboration between the health department, healthcare providers, and community partners promotes HIV prevention […]

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  • 2
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Maternal Smoking leads to poor health outcomes for both the mother and her unborn baby, infant, and/or child. In an effort to improve maternal and infant/child health outcomes Early Care Programs provides support, […]

    Private Group
  • 1
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Tracking home visit completion is an essential management function to assist in the determination of patterns and trends that can identify the need to implement strategies to increase home visit completion and […]

    Private Group
  • 13
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Update information and complile narratives for each domain required for re-arreditation

    Private Group
  • 17
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Our systematic approach to improving public health through standards, planning, measuring, and quality improvement.

    Private Group
  • 59
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Data is needed in order to provide effective, quality prevention services in Garrett County. During  National Prevention Week 2017, Garrett County specific data will be shared. Please take the time to share your […]

    Public Group
  • 58
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Garrett County, Maryland, a rural Appalachian community bordering Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is tackling poverty through education, housing, and jobs. To meet the workforce needs of tomorrow, the county […]

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  • 23
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    Upcoming plans for Garrett County’s community health planning processes and communications platform.

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  • 27
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    The Reading Station is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization located in Oakland, Maryland focused on improving literacy in Garrett County by offering free functional reading instruction to children and adults.

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  • 7
    active 2 years, 5 months ago

    A family oriented recreational club that promotes responsible and safe OHV activities.

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  • 43
    active 2 years, 6 months ago

    Focus on a responsive community behavioral health approach for addressing anti-stigma efforts; sustainable housing opportunities; and opiate overdose response strategies.

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  • 12
    active 2 years, 6 months ago

    We are encouraging Home Health patients to talk to their doctor about the Shingles vaccinations. Home Health asks all of their patients whether or not they have recieved the shot or not. Since we are right in the […]

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  • 27
    active 2 years, 9 months ago

    Promoting Quitting Among Adults

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  • 31
    active 2 years, 9 months ago

    Garrett County Binge Drinking Prevention

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  • 48
    active 2 years, 9 months ago

    Play Hard, Live Clean is a continuation of the Garrett County Drug-Free Communities Coalition designed to engage local youth by means of a drug-free pledge. This campaign is based on Wait21, and is coordinated by […]

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  • 33
    active 2 years, 9 months ago

    The CARC is a recreation facility on the Garrett College campus that serves the college, the community, and visitors to the area. A large part of what we do is to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical […]

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  • 8
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    A community collaborative developed from the Child & Adolescent Wellness Workgroup, to specifically focus on reducing childhood obesity by helping children develop healthy eating habits, be physically active, […]

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  • 3
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    Earned Income Tax Credit 

    There is strong evidence that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) increases employment and income for participating families (Strully 2010,UW IRP-Dahl 2009, Hotz 2003, Ellwood 2000, […]

    Private Group
  • 8
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    To address the issue of the lack of transportation available. To begin we would like to know which agencies offer transportation to appointments and how residents utilize the service.

    Private Group
  • 26
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    Garrett County has only one local provider of medication assisted treatment who works closely with the GCHD. Providers outside of the county do not typically require patients to be in supportive therapy which is […]

    Public Group
  • 35
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    A tobacco prevention and cessation enrollment campaign designed by the Garrett County Health Department.

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  • 4
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    This group is designed to look at what we do collectively to reduce social risk factors for those who struggle to maintain economic dignity.

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  • 22
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    This group is dedicated to spreading the message about the upcoming 2020 Census and ensuring that County residents fill out their surveys so as to achieve as close to 100% completion as possible!

    Private Group
  • 46
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    Getting more active in Garrett County to help reduce chronic disease.

    Public Group
  • 25
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an infection that affects both males and females and is transmitted mainly through sexual contact. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are over 150 […]

    Public Group
  • 55
    active 2 years, 11 months ago

    Prescription drug abuse has become an area of concern in Garrett County and the United States. Many people use prescription drugs properly, but nearly 1 in 5 Garrett County youth reported abusing them to get high […]

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  • 1
    active 2 years, 12 months ago

    Peer Recovery provides services to open clients within the Health Department’s Substance Abuse Program and who is actively participating in treatment. Clients who are attempting a sober lifestyle.

    Private Group
  • 2
    active 2 years, 12 months ago

    Internal organization for completed reaccreditation documentation forms

    Private Group
  • 1
    active 2 years, 12 months ago

    Finding New Ways to Connect our Community!

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  • 3
    active 3 years ago

    Understanding the needs of Garrett County residents and how we may be able to help one another during these uncertain times has been the focus of rapid response surveys designed by the Population Health, […]

    Public Group
  • 11
    active 3 years ago

    SpreadtheFacts.com is an online resource for information about marijuana including its effects on the brain, sample policies for worksites, information about Maryland’s medical marijuana law, a parent toolkit, and […]

    Public Group
  • 21
    active 3 years ago

    Infusing Mutual Partnerships Across Culture and Technology (IMPACT)

    County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize (Prize) programs offered Community […]

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  • 6
    active 3 years, 2 months ago

    REFIT is Revolutionary Fitness. REFIT® focuses on the whole person. Refit doesn’t guarantee results, we guarantee relationships. This is fitness for all. We welcome experts and embrace beginners. This is not […]

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  • 25
    active 3 years, 2 months ago

    Club 21550 is a Planning Group that plans Alcohol and Drug Free events for the community and families. Most events are free or low cost.

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  • 3
    active 3 years, 2 months ago

    Community group made up of local adults and kids, who strive to make a difference in the Crellin area.

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  • 24
    active 3 years, 2 months ago

    Tech-savvy teens and young adults who help senior citizens through one-on-one, personalized coaching.  Whether you have a smartphone, tablet or computer-the goal is to empower seniors to connect with loved ones […]

    Public Group
  • 4
    active 3 years, 3 months ago

    Designed for Providers, this group seeks to create a baseline of Wellness Check-Up’s completed by local Practitioners as we seek to improve one of our counties poorest performing indicators.

    Public Group
  • 38
    active 3 years, 3 months ago

    Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. Cigarette smoking damages nearly every organ of the body. Secondhand smoke also causes many serious health […]

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  • 21
    active 3 years, 5 months ago

    This group is for persons who are interested in faith- based drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery.
    ”But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” I Corinthians 15:57

    Public Group
  • 4
    active 3 years, 9 months ago

    The Garrett County Local Management Board has identified Children Enter School Ready to Learn, as one of the key Maryland’s Results for Child Well-Being target areas to address through the Community Partnership Agreement.

    Private Group
  • 19
    active 3 years, 9 months ago

    Children receive mixed messages in regards to tobacco, alcohol and other drug use. They are ‘copy cats’ in every way. The ’Just Like You!’ campaign is created to show adults the impact they have on childre […]

    Public Group
  • 4
    active 3 years, 10 months ago

    Encouragement, resources, and connection during this time of tremendous chaos.

    Public Group
  • 3
    active 3 years, 10 months ago

    Online courses, certification, and remote training.

    Public Group
  • 27
    active 4 years ago

    Substance Related Disorder Services at GCHD

    Public Group
  • 6
    active 4 years, 1 month ago

    Garrett Trails is a nonprofit, volunteer organization dedicated to the development of a well-used network of high-quality, sustainable trails that provide access to Garrett County’s historic, municipal, and […]

    Private Group
  • 20
    active 4 years, 1 month ago

    Interdisciplinary care coordination team addressing community needs of elderly and persons with disabilities as they transition from acute care setting to home to promote best possible outcomes in the community.

    Public Group
  • 3
    active 4 years, 2 months ago

    The Garrett County Department of Human Services locally, Department of Social Services, conducts Strategic Planning sessions. The intent for the Strategic Planning session

    Private Group
  • 3
    active 4 years, 2 months ago

    Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which, was Workforce Development.

    Private Group
  • 3
    active 4 years, 2 months ago

    Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which was. Common […]

    Private Group
  • 3
    active 4 years, 2 months ago

    Resulted from Strategic Planning through Garrett County Department of Human Services, locally, Department of Social Services. There were three strategic priority areas identified, one of which, was Substance […]

    Private Group
  • 11
    active 4 years, 3 months ago

    This group is designed for our community to work better together as we attempt to understand the level of this issue for Garrett County students. The Center for Addiciton explains that the newest and most popular […]

    Public Group
  • 5
    active 4 years, 3 months ago

    The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year opioid focused initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at reducing the morbidity and mortality of substance […]

    Public Group
  • 9
    active 4 years, 3 months ago

    Resource curation to promote population health, multisectoral collaboration, and information sharing across sectors.

    Public Group
  • 7
    active 4 years, 3 months ago

    Our group is open to anyone who has a loved one who is affected by drug or alcohol addiction in Garrett or Allegany County.

    We provide a nonjudgmental place to share experiences and offer support and […]

    Public Group
  • 10
    active 4 years, 3 months ago

    Responsible Alcohol Service at Community Events

    Public Group
  • 1
    active 4 years, 4 months ago

    Mid-Atlantic Health is about improving mental health.

    Public Group
  • 1
    active 4 years, 5 months ago

    The Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library is a group organized to bring together fellow citizens who value their public library, The Friends work for a better library for the community and speak up for good library […]

    Private Group
  • 34
    active 4 years, 6 months ago

    Empowering Kitzmiller Residents to Make Healthy Choices

    Public Group
  • 3
    active 4 years, 6 months ago

    Maintain and monitor conditions to insure our environment supports a healthy population/ Chloride contamination impact study

    Private Group
  • 9
    active 4 years, 8 months ago

    This group is for the management of GCHD communications and branding as we seek to institutionalize consistency and quality standards.

    Private Group
  • 1
    active 4 years, 8 months ago

    The Substance Abuse Block Grant includes evidence-based strategies to decrease Garrett County underage drinking rates and non-medical use of prescription drug use among youth.

    Private Group
  • 22
    active 4 years, 9 months ago

    The Garrett County Health Department and its partners work to reduce youth access to alcohol and tobacco products. Strategies to do this include compliance checks and vendor education. 

    Public Group
  • 2
    active 4 years, 9 months ago

    Collaborative efforts to set forth processes and timeframes referencing standards and measures from version 1.0 for reaccreditation and documentation and domain team roles and responsibilities.

    Private Group
  • 22
    active 4 years, 9 months ago

    Funding, and therefore performance measures, for this group has changed beginning with Fiscal Year 2019.
    This group has been archived. FY2019 performance measures and data for this after school program can be […]

    Public Group
  • 14
    active 4 years, 10 months ago

    Participate in the 2017 Summer Step Challenge for chronic disease prevention in Garrett County! Click here to join the challenge!

    Public Group
  • 4
    active 4 years, 10 months ago

    The mission of our Hospice is to provide physical and emotional support to the terminally ill and their families in a home-like atmosphere where they can get relief from pain, improve their quality of life, and […]

    Public Group
  • 24
    active 4 years, 10 months ago

    Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week and become part of a growing movement to create the healthiest nation in one generation. We’re celebrating the power of prevention, advocating for healthy and […]

    Public Group
  • 8
    active 4 years, 11 months ago

    Provide oral health education in GC Public Schools, Head Start Centers and the GC Health Fair

    Private Group
  • 5
    active 4 years, 11 months ago

    This is one of the four Strategic Goals identified by the Governor’s Office for Children.  The intent of this Group is to determine if there is data and programming to support including this Strategic Goal in the […]

    Private Group
  • 4
    active 4 years, 12 months ago

    In fall 2011, Garrett College launched the Joan & Bill Crawford ”I Can Swim!” Program (ICS) at the Garrett College Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC). All kindergarten children in Garrett County […]

    Private Group
  • 18
    active 5 years ago

    Showcase the importance of Public Health and coordinate training opportunities with internal and external stakeholders.

    Public Group
  • 2
    active 5 years, 1 month ago

    Caregiver’s Connection

    A support group for parents and caregivers of children with ADHD, Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, or other behavioral health challenges.

    Please do not miss this opportunity to r […]

    Public Group
  • 7
    active 5 years, 2 months ago

    Coordinate and expand the reach of the BCCP and CPEST programs.

    Public Group
  • 8
    active 5 years, 5 months ago

    Dibetes Self Management Education

    Private Group
  • 1
    active 5 years, 6 months ago

    This group is for people who are interested in reducing underage drinking and non-medical use of prescriptions drug rates in Garrett County

    Private Group
  • 6
    active 5 years, 9 months ago

    Maintaining a focus on how to work in a unified manner in the development and/or refinement of how the county will best manage and plan for anticipated and unanticipated events.

    Private Group
  • 10
    active 6 years ago

    Goal Clients served How often A partnership with Maryland Food Bank

    Private Group
  • 7
    active 6 years ago

    Garrett County Health Fair

    Private Group
  • 3
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    PHNCI 

    Private Group
  • 5
    active 6 years, 1 month ago

    The program is developed and managed by Garrett College in partnership with the Garrett County Department of Economic Development.  The goal is to build a diverse class of about 20 emerging leaders from the […]

    Private Group
  • 6
    active 6 years, 3 months ago

    Ideas are being sought that are novel or more effective, efficient or scalable than current ones.  Here’s another opportunity for Garrett County’s collaborative partners to work together to gain additional funding […]

    Private Group
  • 4
    active 6 years, 5 months ago

    A school wellness committee is being established at Southern Middle School and will create wellness activities based on the needs of student body.

    Private Group
  • 2
    active 6 years, 8 months ago

    A group focusing on eating healthy and promoting physcial activity for residents of Friendsville.

    Private Group
  • 5
    active 6 years, 8 months ago

    Collaborative of key partners working daily on disharge planning at GRMC to identify patients in need of services to be successful at home. 

    Private Group
  • 3
    active 6 years, 11 months ago

    An integrated care approach to managing illness which includes screenings, check-ups, monitoring and coordinating treatment, and patient education. It can improve quality of life while reducing health care costs […]

    Private Group
  • 1
    active 6 years, 11 months ago

    I-68 REGIONAL ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP (I-68 REP) is a new collaborative group working towards increasing economic security to improve health. Interstate 68 is a 112-mile east-west interstate traversing through […]

    Private Group
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