By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced Wednesday that he is expanding the statewide masking order, and directing the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to issue a public health advisory for out-of-state travel. These...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department received a positive COVID-19 result for one additional person, bringing the current county total to 45. The new positive COVID-19 case is an asymptomatic female in her 80s who is...

At its most recent meeting, the Garrett County Board of Education decided that student instruction for the first term of the 2020-21 school year, which begins Tuesday, September 8, will occur in a virtual format for students as our county and state continue to respond...

NEWS RELEASE July 25, 2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Understanding COVID-19 PCR Testing By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team From the desk of Dr. Jennifer Corder, Deputy Health Officer for Garrett and Allegany Counties. Diagnosing COVID-19 requires either a...

The Mountain Maryland Gateway to the West Heritage Area’s Mini Grant Program is now accepting applications. The mini-grant program is a one to one cash or in-kind matching grant for up to $2,000.00 designed to provide funding for non-capital projects including...

The Maryland State Department of Education invites live public comments in future meetings of the Maryland State Board of Education beginning with the next virtual meeting scheduled Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Members of the public are encouraged to submit...

Residents of Maryland are protected by the most up-to-date editions of two key safety codes.  The 2018 editions of NFPA 1, Fire Code™ and NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, both part of the National Fire Protection Association's codes and standards, have been adopted by...

GRMC Subacute Unit awarded U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Home Distinction for Short-Term Rehabilitation   OAKLAND, MD- Garrett Regional Medical Center’s Subacute Unit won its sixth Best Nursing Home award from US News & World Report, receiving a five...

Check out all the new updates added to the Ruth Enlow Library website! We’ve revamped the layout for our downloadable materials under “Books and More” to make things easier to find, our online databases are now found under the “Learning and Research” tab where...

As of July 1st, Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) has resumed limited visitation. The new policy follows guidelines from state and federal public health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to slow the spread of COVID-19. The new...

First United Bank & Trust is proud to announce the recent appointment of Joyce Flinn, Vice President and Information Security & Disaster Recovery Officer, to the Cyber Risk Institute Board of Directors. The Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) is a not-for-profit...

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department today issued its second overdose alert in 8 days after being notified of a continued increase in overdoses related to opiates in and around Garrett County....

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team As COVID-19 cases in Garrett County continues to increase, it is important to understand that contact tracing is a critical part of reducing the spread of the virus. Once a positive case is identified, the next step to...

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department The Garrett County Health Department has issued an overdose alert after learning there has been a recent increase in overdoses related to opiates in and around Garrett County. “While we are not...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning about hand sanitizer gel that may be dangerous because it contains large amounts of methanol, or wood alcohol, which can be toxic when absorbed through the...

By Diane Lee, Public Information Officer, Garrett County Health Department Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department, in conjunction with Animal Control of the Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, reports the first case of laboratory-confirmed...

Date and Time: 7/6/2020 at approximately 9:00pm to 7/7/2020 at 6:00 am Location(s): 36000 Block of Garrett Highway, Accident, Garrett County, Maryland 21520 Suspect(s): Unknown Narrative: On 7/7/2020 at approximately 1:52pm, the Maryland State Police McHenry Barrack...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department received notification of one additional positive COVID-19 case which brings the county’s total positive cases for Garrett County residents to 19. The new positive is a male in his...

This interview transcript was sent to us by friend and advertiser Joseph Rinaldi, President and CIO of Quantum Financial Advisors, Inc.  We share it here as a service to our readers. Dynamically Managing the Risk Profiles of Client Accounts JOSEPH RINALDI is President...

Shared with Permission from Mr. Kevin Dodge: "Every summer since 2015, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Park Service has contracted with the Garrett College Natural Resources and Wildlife Technology program to hire students to work as launch stewards at...

Media Release July 8th 2020 The Country is currently facing multiple challenges from the COVID19 pandemic to racial issues, the use of force by law enforcement and the protests that have followed. In Garrett County we are not immune to these concerns, I will leave...

As of July 1st, Garrett Regional Medical Center’s main entrance has re-opened for patients and visitors. Everyone entering the building will be screened and are required to wear a mask at all times. Patients will be allowed one adult visitor during designated visiting...

The 4th of July is the busiest time for shelters - and not in a good way. Many of us know how to keep our beloved 4-legged family members safe, but with neighborhood gatherings, family and friends visiting, and just the outdoor nature of the holiday, sometimes a door...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department, operating in conjunction with the Maryland Department of Health and other state and local partners, is offering drive-thru testing without the need for an appointment or a doctor’s...

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department was notified today of five positive COVID-19 testing results at a long-term care facility in Garrett County. Staff of Dennett Road Manor Nursing Home in Oakland, Maryland, have been...

Garrett County Health Department drive-thru COVID-19 testing opportunities: Northern Middle School: 371 Pride Parkway, Accident, June 26, 7 am-1 pm Garrett County Health Department in the lot located between the Garrett Health Department and Mountain Laurel Medical...

Garrett County Community Action is the non-profit that has been appointed to manage all local contributions related to COVID-19 such as homemade face coverings, food assistance, volunteer sign-ups, and cash donations. Community Action has announced nonperishable food...

Press Release Garrett Regional Medical Center celebrates 70th anniversary OAKLAND, MD The history of the hospital dates back to 1946, when George W. Loar, a resident of Oakland, left the town $135,000 in his will to be used for the construction of a county hospital....

NEWS RELEASE June 22, 2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -  Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Opportunities Announced for Persons without Symptoms By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department will be offering two “Drive-Thru” COVID-19...

Community Planning Groups across Garrett County are using alternative approaches during June to motivate their communities to increase physical activity. The theme for the overall project is “Every body needs physical exercise.” This physical activity program stresses...