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Celebrate the Arts with Friendsville Library’s Spring Events.  Please note that the March 22 event had been cancelled due to an unfortunate combination of circumstances. Our next event is crocheting … Continue reading “Celebrating the Arts- Spring Events”

On or about February 17 for 6 weeks. Final DANCE PARTY! central location, date & time TBD This project involves multiple communities within Garrett County. The goal is to build … Continue reading “Change Your Routine, Change Your Life & Build a Community”

(an interactive poem)   I lie on my back in the _________ grass, viewing the wonders of the _________ clouds, wafting, floating, drifting to _________.   As they carry my … Continue reading “Clouds”

Celebrate the Arts & Crafts with a one day beginners crochet lesson with Bethany at the Friendsville Branch of the Ruth Enlow Library.  Make a potholder to take home.  Yarn … Continue reading “Crochet with Bethany”

Please see below for resources that have been published by other Public Health entities: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department E-Cigarette and Vapor Toolkit https://www.tpchd.org/home/showdocument?id=400 About: An interesting toolkit that simplifies messaging … Continue reading “Curated Vaping Prevention and Treatment Resources”

This doc is currently under construction. Optimal data formatting includes the following: For tabular data, single sheet CSVs are the most adaptable format for agency use that prevents a plethora … Continue reading “Dataset Formatting”

Newspaper Article for Child and Adolescent Health Two to three years ago the Child and Adolescent Work Group was formed here in Garrett County. This is under the auspices of … Continue reading “Draft Letter to the editor by Karl Schwalm”

  Project Proposal Form   Date:                                                                                     County:     Work Group:     Project Name:     Requester:     Requester Contact Info:     Brief Description of Project:   … Continue reading “Empty Proposal Worksheets.”

HEALTH PLANNING COUNCL February 27, 2020   Health Planning Members in Attendance Steve Putnam                    Robert Stephens                              Brian Bailey                        Dr. Karl Schwalm Dr. Willis McGill                Robin McGill                                       Lisa McCoy                         Edgar Harman … Continue reading “February 27, 2020 Meeting Minutes”

We’ve been able to mail out around 50 of the plaques and have gotten 10 of them back so far – here’s how the first batch looks.

The Fiscal Year 2020 Behavioral Health Plan of Operations has been sent to the Maryland Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) for review by their Plan Review Committee.  The … Continue reading “Fiscal Year 2020 Garrett County Behavioral Health Plan of Operations”

Fitness Assessment tool used to track Female PAS @ Accident students.

Fitness Assessment tool used to track Male PAS @ Accident students.  

Creative Coloring is the first of Friendsville Library’s Celebrating the Arts programs.  Creative Coloring is for both adults & students as well as younger children.  Take home projects include color … Continue reading “Friendsville Library- Celebrating the Arts”

Plans are for an art show and reception to be held during National Library Week. The show would feature Jim Lawrence’s photographs of Garrett County, a donation made to the … Continue reading “Friendsville’s National Library Week Art Show and Reception”

Funding Announcement — $1 Million Early Childhood Prize The $1 Million Early Childhood Prize is seeking solutions to the question, “How might we maximize the every child’s potential during their first three … Continue reading “Funding for 0-3 innovation”

Photo from last evening’s award presentation is attached. Please feel free to add to this doc if anyone has additional photos or comments!

The following is a DRAFT. No materials have been confirmed as final. Garrett County Gives Back (Rough Draft) Celebrating the recent 2017 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize … Continue reading “Garrett County Gives Back”

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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford today joined state and local leaders to announce new Hogan administration initiatives to expand substance use prevention and treatment efforts, as well … Continue reading “Governor Larry Hogan’s Executive Order: 01.01.2019.02”

Influenza year over year report on digital trends from 2016 to 2017. Moving forward, these metrics may provide some baselines for education and communication goals. This is a report solely … Continue reading “Group Administrator Report – Influenza Digital Trends YoY 2016:2017”

Additional comments 3/7/19: I spoke with Julia Perrotta this morning from Atlantic General. She has their budget breakdown (pending approval) she plans on sharing with us, and this wil cover … Continue reading “Health Literacy Initiative”

Thank you for your interest in the Housing Feasibility Study RFP#20230315

https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/66/ss/ss6619a1.htm?s_cid=ss6619a1_e  

Please see attached for preview images. Source files available via Google Team Drive.

Please see the Invitation for Grant Writing Services issued by the Garrett County Local Management Board below.

In progress… Day Campaign Facebook Twitter Instagram January 1, 2018 Tobacco Cessation (CRF) Today’s the day! Start your #quit plan on MyGarrettCounty.com. It’s time to quit #tobacco! Today’s the day! … Continue reading “January 2018 Social Media Calendar”

Theo, Josh, Shelley, John October 23-25 LV in GC for activities. Alt 6-8; 13-15 K Arts Residency Obesity Focus – Start there Start late October/ Early November Entrepreneurship in Public … Continue reading “July 30 – Collab Call Notes”

WORKGROUP ON ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH HEALTH June 3, 2020 MEETING MINUTES   THOSE PRESENT BY PHONE/INTERNET Fred Polce, Jr., Karen DeVore, Amber King, Phil Lauver, John Corbin, Jennifer Brenneman, Susan … Continue reading “June 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes”

Have you ever wanted to quit tobacco, but didn’t know where to start? 🚭 Do you have family or friends that smoke, dip, chew, or vape? 🚭 Check out the … Continue reading “Launch Promo”

The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority/Local Management Board office is pleased to provide you with an opportunity to review and contribute essential feedback for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Strategic … Continue reading “Local Behavioral Health Authority- FY 2026 Local Strategic Plan Implementation”

The Garrett County Local Behavioral Health Authority/Local Management Board office is pleased to provide you with an opportunity to review and contribute essential feedback for the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Strategic … Continue reading “Local Behavioral Health Authority- FY 2026 Local Strategic Plan Implementation”

The Local Care Team Referral can be completed through this fillable PDF and sent to any of the following: Lindsay Broadwater at [email protected] Fred Polce, Jr. at [email protected] Fax: 301-334-7441 … Continue reading “Local Care Team Referral – Fillable PDF”

Please see attached for preview images. Source files available via Google Team Drive.

GARRETT COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL March 26, 2020 Google Hangouts Meet   THOSE PRESENT:  Bob Stephens, Tiffany Fratz, Dr. Jenny Corder, Jim Browning   ATTENDING BY PHONE:  David Stewart, Melissa … Continue reading “March 26, 2020 Meeting Minutes”

Please see attached, and visit http://cultureofhealth.mygarrettcounty.com for additional information. This doc is under development.

This doc will be for creating a list of ways we would like to get our message out to the public.  All members are welcome to contribute. Mailer to kids … Continue reading “Marketing Our Message”

To: Interested Service Providers in Allegany County and Garrett County Re: The Maryland CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA  December 23, 2024 The Allegany County and Garrett County Hub Pilot has … Continue reading “Maryland CHRC Community Supports Partnerships- Interested Service Providers”

To: Interested Service Providers in Allegany County and Garrett County Re: The Maryland CHRC Coordinated Community Supports RFA  December 23, 2024 The Allegany County and Garrett County Hub Pilot has … Continue reading “Maryland CHRC Community Supports Partnerships- Interested Service Providers”