Workforce Development in public health is an attempt to improve health outcomes (i.e., healthier people) by enhancing the training, skills, and performance of public health workers.
We will be sharing grant resources, foundations, state & fed opportunities.
This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to increase referrals to and use of preventive screening and support services in Garrett County.
This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce prescription drug misuse and illegal drug use in Garrett County.
This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to promote healthy eating and physical activity for overall better health in Garrett County.
This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce alcohol use and abuse in Garrett County.
This group outlines and provides progress checks on the work of Health Education and Outreach to prevent and reduce tobacco and marijuana misuse in Garrett County.
WIC is a federally funded program that provides eligible children and women services geared at reducing food insecurity, improving health literacy, assisting in successful breastfeeding, and providing a portal for […]
Maryland Health Connection (MHC) offers free or low-cost health insurance coverage to eligible men, women, and children. Eligibility is based on family size and income.
360 Access Hub is a dignity-first approach to food security, prioritizing access to healthy, nutritious food, connection, and empowerment for guests.
A program where medically qualified individuals who have medical assistance are assisted to be able to stay in their home or a least restrictive environment as long as possible by giving them better access to […]
AERS is a Maryland Medicaid funded program that provides comprehensive evaluations for anyone 18 or older, and also for aged and functionally disabled adults who need connected to resources, need long term care, or […]
Garrett Guide is a Community Resource Directory with the framework found at Garrettguide.org. Local agencies, organizations, businesses and residents have the opportunity to provide additional detail for […]
The HIV Case Management Group is a specialized program within the Health Department that focuses on providing care and support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. To ensure optimal health outcomes and improved […]
The priority for Behavioral Health is to foster an integrated Behavioral Health continuum of care. The integrated system shall promote Behavioral Health treatment, recovery, and wellness as access to Behavioral […]
The purpose of the Mental Health Advisory Committee shall be to serve as advocate for a comprehensive mental health system for persons of all ages in Garrett County. The objectives of the County Mental Health […]
MyGarrettCounty.com is a community engagement collaborative implemented by the Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics unit of the Garrett County Health Department with support from local stakeholders to […]
The Garrett County Harvest Hub is a new program created by the Garrett County Health Department’s Population Health, Innovation, and Informatics Unit to increase access to Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) o […]
The Garrett County Cancer Coalition meets quarterly to discuss strategies for improving health outcomes and decreasing the incidence of cancer in our community.
The Environmental Health staff monitor Garrett County’s public lakes, beaches, pools, and campgrounds to ensure a healthy environment for our locals and visitors during their recreational activities.
This group is designed to outline the data of several programs overseen by the Garrett County Department of Environmental Health.
Private on-site Sewage Disposal: A septic system is constructed for a home with […]
The Opioid Misuse Prevention Program aims to reduce access to prescription opioids by addressing common sources such as theft and improper storage or disposal. The program promotes safe storage practices, […]
Organizational management activities used to set priorities, focus energy and resources, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, establish […]