Update on Medicaid- Call 301-334-7720
Assistance is coordinated by the Garrett County Health Department’s Maryland Health Connection Unit, located in the Early Care Program Unit.
Additional info: https://garretthealth.org/questions-about-the-maryland-medicaid-check-in-reach-out/

During our April HPC, several important topics were raised. Medicaid renewals will not be automatic this year, and this change may cause people to lose coverage and be unaware that it happened. Here’s a link to frequently asked questions, https://garretthealth.org/maryland-medicaid-check-in-frequently-asked-questions/. We are expecting this in…[Read more]

In April, we will be launching the Data Insight for Nutrition, the second priority identified by the Community Health Assessment. We are also looking for members willing to review our By-Laws. If you’re a member and would like to volunteer, please get in touch with Beth Brenneman at 301-334-7777.

The SPINE Food Security Committee Working Group and Community of Practice Call convened this morning. It’s interesting to learn about what other LHIC’s/Health Planning Councils are doing in the State. Our partnerships in Garrett County are well established and moving at a great pace to accomplish our goals. It’s always a great time to reflect on…[Read more]

We are calling all volunteers! We have resources available to help and want to learn more about the needs of those providing food resources in Garrett County. Community dinners and food pantries are vital as they serve in various locations. To connect and be a part of this collaboration, reach out to me by calling 301-501-6161 or Melissa Bolyard…[Read more]

A new partnership was formed with the Foods Program within Garrett County Schools. Students will work with Chef Scardina as they present a series of videos and information for the blogs on gogarrettcounty.com from March through May as we work together to increase food and nutrition security and give community members the tools to prepare healthy…[Read more]

We had our first planning meeting this morning, and everyone is excited to work on improving access, coordinating resources, and creating infrastructure for sustainability! You can find our meeting notes in the Docs section. If you would like to be more involved, reach out! The larger group of the Western Maryland Food Council meets this Thursday…[Read more]

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With their support, we get to continue this fantastic program from CareFirst and offer programs for the rest of this year! We had our first adventure of 2023 at Herrington Manor State Park, Cross-Country Skiing, with free rentals and a lesson. We had beautiful fresh snow, and 44 people received rentals; many community members brought their own…[Read more]

Hi Everyone! We hope to see you at the Health Planning Council this Thursday. We’ll have a quick update about our mental health data collection and hear a unique talk about emotional iq from Thomas Vose. meet.google.com/nyx-jtfb-xer
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Check out the Garrett County Food Access & Infrastructure Initiative webpage here: https://gogarrettcounty.com/garrett-county-food-access-infrastructure-initiative/

GC In Motion has a variety of programs to increase access to physical activity. On Gogarrettcounty.com, you’ll find regular blog posts highlighting these events. Check out this inspiring story from a local veteran who reversed his pre-diabetes and high cholesterol with lifestyle changes,…[Read more]

While child abuse impacts people from all demographics, families under significant stressors are at an increased risk. Poverty, mental health, and depression are three factors linked to increased child maltreatment. (Child maltreatment includes neglect, medical neglect, psychological abuse, physical abuse, and sexual abuse.) 79.3% of all child…[Read more]