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Maryland drug overdose deaths exceed 2015′s grim tally
January 2nd, 2017 by WCBC Radio Drug overdoses now kill far more Marylanders and Americans than car crashes and homicides, and officials already know 2016 was be far worse than the year before. There ...
Garrett County Toy Exchange
Bring your gently used toys to the Overlook Judy Center on January 10 and swap them out for new toys! **See attached flyer** For questions call: 301-334-4211 Sponsored by: the Garrett County Judy Cent...
Maryland Ranks Fifith In The Country With Overdose Death Rate
December 28th, 2016 by WCBC Radio In Maryland, heroin-related deaths tripled from 2011 to 2015, rising from 247 to 748, according to the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The death rat...
It’s a double coin weekend on CopyCatFun.com!
Hey kids, check this out! This weekend, you’ll earn DOUBLE coins for playing games and reading about healthy tips on CopyCatFun.com!
Garrett Cty. Community Action and Allegany Cty. HRDC Featured in 2-G Video
The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently released a video which highlights the 2-Generation approach to combating poverty and enhancing family economic success. Selected as regional, collaborative partn...
Ever heard of “Stress Load”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/12/13/everybody-outside-of-the-top-is-suffering-how-stress-is-harming-americas-health/?utm_term=.48f4b79dfdb2
Final Chance!
Don’t miss out on a final chance to score some bonus copycat coins for the drawing on December 23, 2016! Contest ends at noon tomorrow!
Drug Free Communities Action Team Needs YOU!
There were many people in your life that have made a difference in what kind of person you turned out to be. These people are the kind of people that were the true heroes in your life. Each young pers...
Purchase books and read to your children this Christmas!
What was your favorite story that your parents/grandparents, read to you when you were a child? What books did you like to read? Honestly, my parents were older than most parents, and they did not rea...
Christmas Spirit Children’s Program
Christmas Spirit Children’s Program at 10:45 AM Sunday, December 18th at Mtn. Lake Baptist Church at 1005 Broadford Road, Oakland, Maryland 21550.
Garrett County Commissioners Annual County Update
Tuesday, December 20, 2016 6:00 Garrett County Commissioners Annual County Update HELD AT GARRETT COLLEGE AUDITORIUM
Copy Cats are on the MOVE as they educate about healthy eating behaviors!
Read this great article that talks about cooking with your kids. Note that it say, “WITH!” The Just Like You positive role modeling campaign is all about promoting healthy behaviors “...
Kitzmiller Breakfast with Santa Canceled
Kitzmiller Breakfast with Santa is Canceled
Winter Preparness from the State of Maryland
Since Ice and snow is on the way. Tips to keep you healthy. http://dhmh.maryland.gov/cold
Reading Tips
Check out these great tips!
Drug Death Rates
Fentanyl, Prescription Painkillers, and herion…the results may surprise you! https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/12/13/where-opiates-killed-the-most-people-in-2015/?hpid=hp_rhp-more...
Deer Park Christmas
Please join us this Saturday December 17th. 6pm. Free event
GRMC Cancer Care Center
GRMC Cancer Care Center, an affiliate of WVU Medicine, has treated over 1000 patients in less than one year. The center was built with funds raised during the past 18 months by a generous outpouring o...
Great Garrett Adventure Camp One-Day Camp, December 27 @ CARC!
Great Garrett Adventure Camp Get the kids out of the house for a day of fun and games at the CARC. Tuesday, Dec 27, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM $25/CARC Members, $30/Non-Members Open to all Kindergarten &...
Christmas Cantata
A cantata is both a medium-length narrative piece of music with a choir singing along with some solos and a small amount of theatre play and dance. Great for all ages. Short in length, 1 hour max.
Winter Break Swim Lessons Announced at CARC
Winter Break American Red Cross Swim Lessons Announced! Tuesday, December 27 – Friday, December 30, 2016 Instructor: Phil Warnick, American Red Cross Certified Instructor $35/CARC Members $40/Non-Memb...
Project for Public Spaces Releases New Report, “The Case for Healthy Places: Improving Health through Placemaking”
This is a great reference for Garrett County as we begin to vision for 2020!
Check out this great resource for child home safety!
Child Ready-Home Safety Tool is a free app for Android devices https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.unm.emed.safehometool&hl=en
Club 21550 Breakfast with Santa and Workshop
Breakfast with Santa and Workshop Club 21550
Innovation at GRMC
Check out this innovative approach that has garnered national recognition for GRMC. Go Garrett County! http://www.hhnmag.com/articles/7825-maryland-hospital-takes-a-fresh-approach-to-community-health
It’s a double coin weekend on CopyCatFun.com!
Hey kids, check this out! This weekend, you’ll earn DOUBLE coins for playing games and reading about healthy tips on CopyCatFun.com!
One Stitch Closer
Inspiration for your next community project.
Just Like You Copy Cat Radio Ad
Check out the first Just Like You Copy Cat radio ad. This ad talks about the importance of eating behaviors! Click here to download this radio spot.
A New Low for Cigarette Smoking from the NY Times
Click here to read this story.
Community Sticker Shock Coming to Alcohol Vendors in Garrett County
Just a snapshot of what will be appearing in our convenience and liquor stores very soon. The Strategic Prevention Framework Data needs assessment stated that alcohol is frequently provided by peers ...
Club 21550 Breakfast with Santa
Christmas Event
Opioid Overdose Response Training
A FREE Opioid Overdose Response Training The Garrett County Health Department has scheduled a FREE Opioid Overdose Response Training for Tuesday, December 6, at 3 p.m., at their Oakland Office. For a...
Youth In Action Christmas Rally Invite
Southern and Northern Middle and High School Students ONLY!
Kitzmiller Old Fashion Christmas
Christmas Event
Maryland Public Opinion Survey
Check out this new Maryland public opinion survey!
Event from Deer Park Mock Teen Bedroom
Garrett County Mock Teen Bedroom
Free Thanksgiving Meals to those in need!!
The Loch Lynn Church of God offers Thanksgiving meals to those in need or who may be alone for the holiday. Project: Touched By Love, as it has become known, started more than 10 years ago and each ye...
Kitzmiller’s Empowerment Group Breakfast with Santa
Breakfast with Santa
Kitzmiller’s Old Fashion Christmas
Christmas Event
An Inspiring Message from the Garrett County Health Officer
Check out this inspiring message from Garrett County’s Health Officer, Rodney Glotfelty!
Let’s Get Moving!
Physical activity is an essential component of a healthy lifestyle. In combination with healthy eating, it can help prevent a range of chronic diseases, including heart disease, which is the leading c...
Deer Park Community Dinner and Mock Teen Bedroom
Community Dinner and Mock Teen Bedroom
Kitzmiller’s Old Fashion Christmas
Kitzmiller’s Old Fashioned Christmas in Garrett County, Maryland. Click here to help trim a tree!
Healthcare Access in Rural Communities
Uninsured In Coal Country: Desperate Americans Still Turn To Volunteer Clinics Nov 7, 2016 – Details the efforts of a free mobile clinic program to address the health needs of people in rural Vi...