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Healthcare Provider Information |
Address:
Garrett Co. Health Dept.
1025 Memorial Drive
Oakland, MD 21550
Main Phone:
301-334-7777
or 301-895-3111
FAX: 301-334-7701
See department pages for individual phone numbers
E-Mail Webmaster
Beverly Bowser, RN
Coordinator
Room 120
Phone: 301-334-7750
From Grantsville: 301-895-3111
FAX: 301-334-7751
E-Mail: bbowser@dhmh.state.md.us
The Garrett County Health Department Home Health Agency has the capabilities to provide TeleHealth services. TeleHealth is the process of using remote computer equipment to monitor the blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar, weight, etc., over a telephone line, back to the central nurse's station at the Health Department.
Any individual can receive Home Care or TeleHealth or both, depending on the needs. A physicians referral is required. Care may be received by persons of any age - children as well as adults. Home Health services are covered by Medicare, Medical Assistance, private insurance and by sliding scale. TeleHealth services are free. The program is supported by a grant from the University of Maryland .
Home Telehealth Benefits
Many patients just like you have used an interactive Telehealthcare system to see and talk to their nurse. Some of the benefits include:
- Healthcare advice and oversight from your Home Health nurse, which provides better management of your health status.
- Your nurse receives your vital sign information like blood pressure, pulse, blood sugar level and weight through the phone line to the Telehealth/Home Health office at the health department.
- Your nurse is minutes away instead of miles away and can respond more quickly to your questions or concerns.
How the equipment works
How the televisit works
How to ask for a televisit
What else should I know?
For more information on these and other services please call 301-334-7750.