Author: John Corbin
Garrett County Health Department Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics Unit
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.
“The Tale of Copycats” has just been released!
Click the front cover of the book below to read the brand new story, exclusively on CopyCatFun.com, and you’ll even earn 10 COPYCAT COINS when you finish the story! [mycred_link amount=”10.000″ href=”https://mygarrettcounty.com/game-copycat-tale/” target=”_blank” ctype=”coins”][/mycred_link]
Take a sneak peak at “The Tale of Copycats!”
“The Tale of Copycats,” an interactive, online storybook will be released tomorrow, January 24, 2017. Be sure to check back tomorrow, and earn a whopping 10 COPYCAT COINS for reading the full story during the first week of it’s release!
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program
Between 1,039,000 and 1,185,000 people in the U.S. were living with HIV/AIDS in 2003, the most recent year for which estimates are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This year, more than 530,000 will receive needed medical and dental care, life-sustaining medications, and support services, such as transportation, translation, and patient education, through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program. If you or someone you love are HIV positive and live in the county, the Ryan White Program at the Garrett County Health Department may be able to help you. Please call Sharon Rounds at 301-334-7692 for additional information or visit the Ryan White website at: https://hab.hrsa.gov/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program/about-ryan-white-hivaids-program
MedBank of Garrett County
If you are unable to obtain your prescription medication because you have no insurance or limited insurance coverage, live in Garrett County, and meet financial guidelines the Garrett County MedBank Program may be able to assist you in obtaining your medication at no charge or for a small fee. Please call Tiffany Fratz at 301-334-7695.