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Oakland, Maryland: It’s Officially on the Map
By Shelley Argabrite, MA, Director of Population Health, Innovation, & Informatics, County Health Strategist, & Accreditation Coordinator. As Western Maryland’s “Great Small Town,” Oakland, Maryland, now has access to a new national tool to further improve its public health outcomes. Following a competitive application process, Oakland has been chosen for inclusion in a prominent national data resource, City Health Dashboard, to expand ongoing data collection and assessment efforts related to public health, social determinants of health, and health equity. This data will be used to improve current and emerging public health programs and systems under the Garrett County Health Department’s commitment to turning data into action. This is a groundbreaking moment as it marks the first time the City Dashboard has opened its doors to cities with smaller populations, highlighting the importance of local data in improving health.
Health Department Reports Third Case of Lab-Confirmed Rabies for 2024
Environmental Health Services of the Garrett County Health Department reports the third case of laboratory-confirmed rabies for 2024. A raccoon submitted from the Friendsville area to the Maryland Department of Health Rabies Laboratory was confirmed positive for the rabies virus on August 1, 2024. On July 30, 2024, the residents...
Reader Commentary: Savage River Lodge — Public interest or Appalachian boondoggle?
On Jan. 28, 2020, the Baltimore Business Journal reported that the Savage River Lodge Resort nestled within the Savage River State Forest and privately owned was for sale for $7.9 million. “The owners are open to exploring different sale options,” it said. On Nov. 20, 2023, the Department...
Rustic Mechanicals bring 'The Tempest' to OTT
OAKLAND — “Swim ashore with us!” The Rustic Mechanicals announced that they will be bringing William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” to Our Town Theatre in Oakland at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. This will be the Mechanicals’ second time in Garrett County — the...
Wings & Wheels fly-in event set for Aug. 3
OAKLAND — Aviation enthusiasts and classic car lovers are in for a treat at the annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In event scheduled for this Saturday. This free community event promises a day full of displays, activities, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Garrett County Airport.
GRMC Foundation Summer Soiree raises $40,000 for Behavioral Health
OAKLAND — The Garrett Regional Medical Center (GRMC) Foundation Summer Soiree held at Chanteclaire Farm raised a total of $40,000 to benefit the Foundation’s behavioral health campaign. In 2023, the GRMC Foundation launched a campaign dedicated to improving behavioral health services in the Garrett County community and surrounding...
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