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Oakland (Main Office)
1025 Memorial Drive,
Oakland, Maryland 21550

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28 Hershberger Ln,
Grantsville, Maryland 21536

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Garrett County
Health Officer

Jennifer Hare, CPA

Garrett County Medical Deputy Health Officer
Jennifer Corder, M.D.

TODAY (5/16)! – Let’s Play Pickleball!

TODAY (5/16)! – Let’s Play Pickleball!

A friendly crew plays pickleball twice a week when the weather is nice! On Wednesday and Friday mornings at 10:00 a.m., they play in Grantsville at the town park on Miller Street. To get on the informal email list for weather cancellations, please send an email to...

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52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 44

52 Weeks of Prevention – Week 44

Week 44: Kids who learn about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use them. Open the door to honest conversations. 💙 #52WeeksOfPrevention Shared by Shannon Sexton from the Garrett County Health Department's Health Education &...

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National Women’s Health Week – May 11-17

National Women’s Health Week – May 11-17

This week (and every week), we’re celebrating YOU—the incredible moms, caregivers, and women who make our communities stronger! 🌟 National Women’s Health Week is the perfect time to refocus on your health. At WIC, we’re committed to helping women thrive during some...

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May is National Water Safety Month! – Latches

May is National Water Safety Month! – Latches

As we spend more time outside and in or around water, it's crucial that we familiarize ourselves with water safety information that will protect the entire family! Drowning can happen in an instant, without notice or much noise. So as we get out and enjoy some fun in...

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Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health

1 in 5 new moms experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), yet many struggle in silence. If you’re feeling exhausted, hopeless, or not like yourself, it isn’t your fault—and you're not alone. ❤️ At WIC, we provide mental health resources, nutrition...

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Flooding Safety: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

Flooding Safety: Turn Around, Don’t Drown

When severe weather and heavy downpours strike, stay safe by remembering this simple phrase: Turn Around, Don’t Drown®. More than 50% of flood-related deaths are due to someone driving or walking into floodwaters. Water can be an extremely powerful force. As little as...

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What is Public Health?

Welcome to the Garrett County Health Department!

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. Join us in making Garrett County a healthier place to live, work, and play!

Garrett County Health Officer Jennifer Hare, CPA

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