This meeting will discuss the process for applying for a septic permit and what is required when submitting the application. It will include the requirements for an adequate site plan for an on-site sewage disposal system. This will cover septic systems with conventional drain-fields only, with and without pumps.
There will be a Blood Drive in the Conference room of Garrett County Health Department in Oakland on February 9, 2024, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: GarrettCoHealthDept to schedule an appointment.
Quitting can seem overwhelming. Tobacco may be a part of your life, and change is hard. The Garrett County Health Department understands. They also know that amazing change can happen when you have the right support and tools to guide you. Let them help. The Quit Now Class scheduled to begin at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland on January 9th, at 5:30 PM has been postponed. The new start date for the class will be Tuesday, January 16th. Call today to register – 301-334-7730.
Quitting can seem overwhelming. Tobacco may be a part of your life, and change is hard. The Garrett County Health Department understands. They also know that amazing change can happen when you have the right support and tools to guide you. Let them help. Quit Now classes start at the Garrett County Health Department in Oakland on January 9th at 5:30 PM and at the Friendsville Senior Center on January 11th at 2:00 PM. The classes are free, and cessation aids are also provided at no cost. Call today to register – 301-334-7730.
The Garrett County Health Department is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, December 15, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Health Department’s office at 1025 Memorial Drive in Oakland. “Giving blood is a meaningful way to show up for your community and make wishes come true this holiday season,” A Red Cross spokesperson said. “Schedule your blood, platelet, or plasma donation appointment today.” Donors are urged to schedule an appointment now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-733-2767, or calling Sandy at the health department at 301-334-7730 or 301-895-3111. Participants who give blood from December 1-17 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. To donate blood, a person must be healthy, weigh at least 110 pounds, be at least 17 years old, (or 16 years old with a parental consent form), and have not donated blood in the last 56 days. On the day of their appointment, donors can save up to 15 minutes at the blood drive by completing a RapidPass®, meaning they do the pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online from a mobile device or computer. To complete a RapidPass®, follow the instructions at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass […]
