Author: John Corbin
Garrett County Health Department Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Unit
The reading room is on the way!
A new feature is coming to CopycatFun.com! A reading room will soon be available with brand new story books! Check out the teaser video below to see the upcoming reading alarm!
Soda Swap Challenge!
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Check out GRMC’s new Grantsville location!
Yesterday, representatives from the #GarrettCounty#HealthDepartment attended the ribbon cutting ceremony at Garrett Regional Medical Center‘s Grantsville Urgent and Primary Care Center. Let’s celebrate improved #accesstocare for northern Garrett County!#GC2020
Check out these fun events at your local library!
Click here to visit the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County’s calendar to see upcoming events in our community!
Check out the latest radio advertisement for Just Like You!
Copycat Ad Be Just Like Them! Teams of adult and child volunteers support the Just Like You! Program by recording ads at the local radio station. Kids enjoy talking into the big microphone, and hearing their voice played back to them from the radio equipment. If you are interested in recording a Just Like You! ad, call Diane Lee, Public Information Officer at the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334-7689.
Influenza Virus Widespread in Maryland
According to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene FluWatch, there is widespread geographic identification of Influenza throughout Maryland as of early January. What you can do: Get vaccinated – it’s not too late (Go to your local health department, health care provider or pharmacy) Wash your hands frequently Stay home from work or play if you are sick Cover your mouth and nose during a cough or sneeze Keep your hands away from your face Stay away from people who are sick when possible Call the Garrett County Health Department Personal Health Unit at 301-334-7770 for more information.
Family Planning Services Available at Garrett County Health Department
Did you know that you can access reproductive health services at your local health department? That means that you may be able to get birth control (pills, patches, rings, shot, implant, IUD, condoms, or spermicide) at little or no fee. Services are confidential for those in need and all services are placed on a sliding fee scale for those who have no insurance or are under-insured. There are three locations for convenient access (Oakland, Grantsville, and at Garrett College). Call 301-334-7770 or 301-895-5355 to schedule an appointment.