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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
[To Be Announced]

Garrett County Deputy Health Officer | Operations
Martin Kraska

What Is Problem Gambling?

What Is Problem Gambling?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLL1rPEiwMU Resource: https://www.mdproblemgambling.com/what-is-a-gambling-problem/ No Cost Help is Available1-800-GAMBLERCounseling for gambling problems at no cost to Maryland residents is now available for anyone seeking help...

How to Extend the Life of Your Septic System

How to Extend the Life of Your Septic System

By Eli Reed, L.E.H.S., Environmental Health Specialist The Environmental Health Services Unit of the Garrett County Health Department would like to remind property owners in areas not served by public sewer to complete the necessary maintenance of their septic...

We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker

We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker

Garrett County Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Associate II (Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker) to provide outreach services via home visits, visits in community settings, and/or telephone contacts to older adults/adults with disabilities who...

MDH: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

MDH: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Problem Gambling Awareness month is a time to learn, listen, and talk openly about problem gambling and its impacts. Awareness helps ensure gambling-related harm isn’t minimized or overlooked. #PGAM2026  Shared by the Maryland Department of Health

Keep Maryland Public Spaces Smoke-Free

Keep Maryland Public Spaces Smoke-Free

Cannabis isn’t for kids. Please don’t smoke in public. Learn how to Be Cannabis Smart at https://cannabis.maryland.gov. #MarylandCannabisAdministraCon #MDCannabis #MCA Shared by Machelle Bender from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health...

Early Care Resources: Car Seat Checkups

Early Care Resources: Car Seat Checkups

Is your child secured properly in their car seat? Here are some tips to follow! By making sure that your child’s seat if correctly installed will significantly reduce their risk of death or injury in the event of a car crash. If you are interested in having your...

Early Care Resource: Safe Infant Sleep Checklist

Early Care Resource: Safe Infant Sleep Checklist

Lying babies on their backs to sleep reduces the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), as well as other sleep-related infant deaths. Follow these steps to help ensure that your baby is sleeping safely. Please call the Garrett County Health Department – Early...

STEPS Scholarship Application Now Available!

STEPS Scholarship Application Now Available!

The STEPS Scholarship application is now open! 3 - $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. For more details, please check out the flyer below! The application link can be found here: https://forms.gle/AsgQQTavbRnt78647 Shared by the Garrett County STEPS Scholarship...

We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker

We’re Hiring! – Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker

Garrett County Behavioral Health is seeking a part-time Mental Health Associate II (Senior Mental Health Outreach Worker) to provide outreach services via home visits, visits in community settings, and/or telephone contacts to older adults/adults with disabilities who...

Don’t Use Cannabis and Drive

Don’t Use Cannabis and Drive

It’s against the law. And not worth the risk to your safety and others. Don’t use cannabis and drive.Learn more at https://cannabis.maryland.gov. Shared by Machelle Bender from the Health Education & Outreach Unit at the Garrett County Health Department

TODAY! (2/24) – Free On Site Sewage Disposal Training

TODAY! (2/24) – Free On Site Sewage Disposal Training

The Garrett County Health Department's Environmental Health Services Unit will be hosting a class reviewing the permitting and construction requirements for on-site sewage disposal systems. The class is free of charge and highly recommended for anyone involved in the...

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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