New Job Posted! NURSE PRACTITIONER/MIDWIFE II PART-TIME CONTRACTUAL
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https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6e6af515d76d7853&tk=1dr8vgshv0k24001&from=serp&vjs=3
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Cervical Cancer Awareness
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Cervical Cancer is preventable!! Get a Pap test! Or girls and boys 11-26 years old should get the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. If you need help in obtaining … Continue reading “Cervical Cancer Awareness”
How hyper-local data make big impacts on public health: New data resources available for workers
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Interesting read from The Nation’s Health April 2017 vol. 47 no. 2 1-16 by Lindsay Wahowiak. We’re doing something similar in Garrett County by collecting our own data on local … Continue reading “How hyper-local data make big impacts on public health: New data resources available for workers”
New community survey available!
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YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Please take a moment to complete a 10-minute survey about prescription opioids and heroin in your community. Click the card below or visit http://bit.ly/opioidsurvey to take the brief … Continue reading “New community survey available!”
How dietary factors influence disease risk
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We have a long way to go toward lowering heart disease rates in Garrett County. The latest research from NIH may be helpful for some. It is a positive reminder … Continue reading “How dietary factors influence disease risk”
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Funding for MD
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Maryland receives federal funding for technology, and the intent is a universal intake and more. Guess who’s already using cloud-based data?! mygarrettcounty.com! Tremendous opportunities for Garrett County are coming!
MPT Broadcast – Breaking Heroin’s Grip/Road to Recovery
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The Behavioral Health Administration has partnered with Maryland Public Television (MPT) to create an hour long program, Breaking Heroin’s Grip: Road to Recovery, that will be simultaneously broadcast over 24 … Continue reading “MPT Broadcast – Breaking Heroin’s Grip/Road to Recovery”
Check out GRMC’s new Grantsville location!
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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 … Continue reading “Check out GRMC’s new Grantsville location!”
Public Health Newswire
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As the 115th Congress convenes, and in light of the political tumult surrounding the election we have both issues and accomplishments to consider with the ACA. I did my due … Continue reading “Public Health Newswire”
Ever heard of “Stress Load”
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/12/13/everybody-outside-of-the-top-is-suffering-how-stress-is-harming-americas-health/?utm_term=.48f4b79dfdb2
Drug Death Rates
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Fentanyl, Prescription Painkillers, and herion…the results may surprise you! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/12/13/where-opiates-killed-the-most-people-in-2015/?hpid=hp_rhp-more-top-stories_no-name%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.1f2baf2b390b
Project for Public Spaces Releases New Report, “The Case for Healthy Places: Improving Health through Placemaking”
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This is a great reference for Garrett County as we begin to vision for 2020!
Innovation at GRMC
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Check out this innovative approach that has garnered national recognition for GRMC. Go Garrett County! http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/7825-maryland-hospital-takes-a-fresh-approach-to-community-health
One Stitch Closer
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Inspiration for your next community project.
A New Low for Cigarette Smoking from the NY Times
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Click here to read this story.
An Inspiring Message from the Garrett County Health Officer
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Check out this inspiring message from Garrett County’s Health Officer, Rodney Glotfelty!
Let’s Get Moving!
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Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, which is the … Continue reading “Let’s Get Moving!”
Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
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Uninsured In Coal Country: Desperate Americans Still Turn To Volunteer Clinics Nov 7, 2016 – Details the efforts of a free mobile clinic program to address the health needs of … Continue reading “Healthcare Access in Rural Communities”
Health Planning Hangout #1
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The first Health Planning Hangout was a huge success! A big thank you goes out to all of Garrett County’s active planning partners! The recorded webinar can be viewed below … Continue reading “Health Planning Hangout #1”
⏰ The public launch of mygarrettcounty.com is almost here!
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The discussions that are already taking place on mygarrettcounty.com are a wonderful reflection of the passionate and involved citizens who make Garrett County the perfect place to live, work, and … Continue reading “⏰ The public launch of mygarrettcounty.com is almost here!”