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Cost of Zika Outbreak in the United States Could Be High
Even a relatively mild Zika outbreak in the U.S. could cost more than $183 million in medical costs and productivity losses, an analysis by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health finds.
Drowning Prevention
This made me think of the I Can Swim! program at the Garrett College CARC, which teaches all of our Kindergarten students to swim at no cost.
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Healthy Food Choices
Adults, role model happy, healthy eating for kids! You will be healthier and so will our children!
We need your feedback!
You are being asked to take part in a research study that explores the perceptions, awareness and use of prescription opioids and heroin in your community. We value your opinions and appreciate your p...
Modest Increases in Kids’ Physical Activity Could Avert Billions in Medical and Other Costs
Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the U.S. who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in med...
Video Spring Food Fun Ideas
Check out this video with fun food ideas. Spend time with your child making food that is fun to eat. https://youtu.be/KnP6vSCL88I?list=PL8wgGeKVh_7d4x7icBCNj99MsachAAChi
Jazzercise is Celebrating National Fitness Month w/ Free Classes!
Jazzericise is kicking off National Fitness Month with unlimited free classes May 1-31. Try a new workout with any of our more than 10 formats and find a great workout to be part of your healthy life...
Child Safety Seat Check Scheduled
Upcoming Garrett County child safety seat check scheduled for May 12, 2017.
2017 Garrett County Job Fair
The annual Garrett County Job Fair is open to the entire Garrett County (and surrounding) community, including college and high school students, entry-level candidates, and experienced candidates. Thi...
Going Digital!
The Garrett County Drug-Free Communities Coalition is proud to announce our new digital group on mygarrettcounty.com! Join our open community group and action teams to participate in our community dis...
Highlighting Youth Engagement
At Southern Middle School in Garrett County, third through eighth grade students further their education by participating in various enrichment activities where Health Department staff and AmeriCorps ...
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Awards Two Scholarships to Displaced Syrians
Two Syrian medical doctors receive full tuition to the Bloomberg School’s Master of Public Health program
5 Ways that Play can Change your Day
Hey, EVERYONE, it doesn’t matter how your move, as long as you’re physically active. Adults are positive role models for children and youth!
How hyper-local data make big impacts on public health: New data resources available for workers
Interesting read from The Nation’s Health April 2017 vol. 47 no. 2 1-16 by Lindsay Wahowiak. We’re doing something similar in Garrett County by collecting our own data on local programs a...
Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute Awarded Seven-Year Grant
Renewal of original grant will enable continuation of malaria control and elimination research in southern Africa, new site to be added in central Africa.
Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease in Garrett County
An Education Program by the Alzheimer’s Association If you or someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, the time for legal and financial planning is now. Legal and F...
Club 21550 Family Drive in Movie Night
Come out to a “Drive-In Movie”! Kids can create a car out of a cardboard box and decorate them however they would like. Then, they sit in their cars while watching the movie. You can create the box c...
Youth Mental Health First Aid
This training is designed to teach adults methods of assisting a young person who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the initial help given to someone developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis before appropriate professional or other assistance, including peer ...
El Nino Shifts Geographic Distribution of Cholera Cases in Africa
During the warmer, wetter weather, 50,000 additional cases occur in East Africa as compared to years without El Niño.
Just Like You! – Safety
Research shows that positive adults role models have a tremendous impact on children and young adults. Just Like You is a positive role modeling campaign that encourages adults to role model healthy b...
Social Host Ordinance Meeting
Join us for the upcoming discussion!
Walking Wednesday
Take advantage of this beautiful Wednesday and get outside and walk! Adults should exercise 150 minutes/week! Are you up for a challenge? Let’s see if you can get 150 minutes of exercise in this...
Parents Matter!
“You are your child’s most important teacher” Adult Class Being Offered – Parents Matter! Parents Matter! Class being offered at GCHD on Saturday, April 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunc...
NHS JROTC Country Music Jamboree Fundraiser
The NHS JROTC cadets would like to invite the community to its County Music Jamboree Fundraiser this Saturday 8 April 2017 at the Expo Hall at the Fairgrounds. This FAMILY FRIENDLY function will open...
Obstacles?
Together, we can accomplish anything!
Alcohol Tax Increase Leads To Decrease In Use for Youth
http://www.baltimoresun.com/health/maryland-health/bs-hs-alcohol-tax-20170321-story.html
Former White House Drug Czar To Join Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
Michael Botticelli, MEd, former White House Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, will join the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as its Distinguished Policy Scholar be...
Kitzmiller Empowerment Group Easter Egg Hunt
Kitzmiller Empowerment Group Easter Egg hunt
Kitzmiller Empowerment Group Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Expert Perspective: 1-in-4 U.S. men has HPV strains linked to cancer
Erin McHenry January 25, 2017 1:46 pm Last week, a study published in JAMA Oncology revealed one in four men in the U.S. are infected with human papilloma virus (HPV). And, that’s just the people with...
New community survey available!
YOUR COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU! Please take a moment to complete a 10-minute survey about prescription opioids and heroin in your community. Click the card below or visit http://bit.ly/opioidsurvey to take ...
National Nutrition Month- Reduce the Fat
National Nutrition Month is winding down. Hopefully you have made some healthy changes this month and will continue to keep doing the changes you have made. This week I want you to consider getting le...
Most Dengue Infections Transmitted In and Around Home
Transmission of the mosquito-borne dengue virus appears to be largely driven by infections centered in and around the home, with the majority of cases related to one another occurring in people who li...
Most Dengue Infections Transmitted In and Around Home
Transmission of the mosquito-borne dengue virus appears to be largely driven by infections centered in and around the home, with the majority of cases related to one another occurring in people who li...
Social Host Ordinance
Currently when law enforcement answers a complaint at a party, it is very difficult for them to prove who provided the alcohol to the underage attendees. A Social Host Ordinance is a law that makes it...
Loss of Spouse or Partner to Suicide Linked to Physical, Mental Disorders
People who lose a partner to suicide are at increased risk for a number of mental and physical disorders, including cancer, depression, herniated discs and mood disorders than those in the general pop...
Loss of Spouse or Partner to Suicide Linked to Physical, Mental Disorders
People who lose a partner to suicide are at increased risk for a number of mental and physical disorders, including cancer, depression, herniated discs and mood disorders than those in the general pop...
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Easter This Weekend March 25, 2017
Come join Deer Park Eliminators community planning group and the Easter Bunny. Bring your own camera, decorate cookies. Its Spring its time for the bunnies to be out. Click for flyer. Thanks Linda
More Transparency at FDA Needed, Researchers Say
As the new administration considers the future direction of the Food and Drug Administration, a group of leading researchers has created a Blueprint for Transparency at the agency to advance the devel...
Natural Resources Careers Camp in Garrett County
High school students with an interest in forestry, fisheries, wildlife or parks management are invited to join teens at Natural Resources Careers Camp, July 23 to 29 at Hickory Environmental Education...
How dietary factors influence disease risk
We have a long way to go toward lowering heart disease rates in Garrett County. The latest research from NIH may be helpful for some. It is a positive reminder that” better dietary habits can im...
Severe Hypoglycemia Linked to Increased Risk of Death in People With Diabetes
Within three years of dangerously low blood sugar episode requiring emergency department visit, one-third of those in study died
Rapid Blood Pressure Drops In Middle Age Linked to Dementia in Old Age
Temporary episodes of dizziness or light-headedness when standing could reduce blood flow to the brain with lasting impacts.