Garrett County Lighthouse, inc joined the group Health Planning Council 1 year, 8 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 8 months ago
Hi Folks! We’ve voted on a name for the nonprofit – Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance, Inc.
Here’s the mission statement: To Facilitate collaboration between agricultural and food system service providers to educate the public and provide solutions for food security by creating a resilient, sustainable, and equitable food and agriculture system…[Read more]
I am excited to see this and I feel it will make a great impact on our community. I like the name of the new Alliance and the mission statement is very fitting, clearly expressing the goals of the group. As part of the Go Garrett County Group, I earn points for participating in healthy activities and last summer I redeemed many of those points…[Read more]
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Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Health Planning Council 1 year, 8 months ago
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.
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 8 months ago
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]
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 8 months ago
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]
Barb Davis joined the group Food Council 1 year, 9 months ago
Caroline Evans joined the group Food Council 1 year, 9 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 9 months ago
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]
Beth Brenneman uploaded the file: 31/2023 Meeting Minutes to Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 9 months ago
Amy Jones joined the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
Shelley Argabrite created the doc Meeting Notes 2.14.23 SPINE YEAR 2 in the group Food Council 1 year, 10 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 10 months ago
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]
Shelley Argabrite uploaded the file: YEAR 2 SPINE WORKPLAN to Food Council 1 year, 10 months ago
Shelley Argabrite posted an update in the group Food Council 1 year, 10 months ago
We’re back for year two of this grant! The State Partnerships Improving Nutrition & Equity (SPINE) program promotes equitable and sustainable food and nutrition security. In collaboration with funders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO), and a team of subject m…[Read more]
Thanks so much, @briteshell you are awesome!
John Corbin posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 10 months ago
Flyer for the next Overdose Response Class (next week), related to today’s discussion: https://garretthealth.org/february-overdose-response-training-scheduled-oakland-2/
Karl Schwalm posted an update in the group Child and Adolescent Wellness Workgroup 1 year, 11 months ago
Child Mental Health Subcommittee meeting for Adolescent and Child Health Work Group, 1/24,2023. Attendees were: Jennifer Lee-Steckman, Gillian Shreve, Sandy Miller, Laura Robinson, Julie Sanders, Tiffany Fratz, Karl Schwalm.
Since there were three participants new to this planning, Karl began with a recap of what’s been done the last two years…[Read more]
Maria Friend posted an update in the group Improving Healthy Birth Weights 1 year, 11 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Maria Friend.
Maria Friend posted an update in the group Improving Healthy Birth Weights 1 year, 11 months ago
Raw data + was updated by Maria Friend.