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.
The Administration Care Coordination Unit (ACCU) is available to provide assistance to all individuals who have Maryland Medical Assistance, including those recipients in a managed care organization.
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 […]
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 […]
Most breastfeeding families report not being able to meet their breastfeeding goals in relationship to exclusivity and duration. WIC provides education and support to participants, but opportunities exist to […]
The intent of the members of the Early Childhood Advisory Council is to come together in a consistent and coordinated way to narrow the achievement gap, especially for children with high needs, and to improve the […]
This group will serve as the public platform for all activities, decisions, and documents that result from the SBHC Steering Committee’s activities related to completing the comprehensive needs assessments in […]
The CARC is a recreation facility on the Garrett College campus that serves the college, the community, and visitors to the area. A large part of what we do is to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical […]
GCHD Lead case management program provides information to the community and families to reduce child lead exposures. Relationships are created with families to ensure child lead testing is completed at accurate […]
The program is a structured healthcare initiative designed to identify individuals, especially children, who may have elevated lead levels in their blood. Lead is a toxic metal that can have profound health […]
The Vaccines for Adults and Children Program, implemented by the Health Department, is a comprehensive initiative aimed at promoting public health and protecting individuals of all ages from vaccine-preventable […]
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 […]
Child Injury Prevention is a part of Early Care Programs at the Garrett County Health Department. The focus of this group is to provide safety information, especially in relation to children, to our local […]
Go! Garrett County is a free well-being initiative designed to promote healthy lifestyles and highlight local businesses and community services to help individuals along their well-being journey. This group […]
Early Care Programs System of Care offers voluntary home visiting services that empower parents, at no cost, to give their child the best beginning in life! Early Care Programs offers Healthy Families Garrett […]
The Family Planning Program at Garrett County Health Department is part of Title X, a federal program that provides family planning services to low-income and uninsured individuals. Our clinics offer birth control […]
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 Garrett County Health Department is the recognized Public Health agency in Garrett County, Maryland. We strive to provide the highest level of care and service to the citizens of Maryland’s westernmost county. […]
Data is needed in order to provide effective, quality prevention services in Garrett County. During National Prevention Week 2017, Garrett County specific data will be shared. Please take the time to share your […]
Garrett County, Maryland, a rural Appalachian community bordering Pennsylvania and West Virginia, is tackling poverty through education, housing, and jobs. To meet the workforce needs of tomorrow, the county offers […]