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HOSPITAL-WIDE ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY AT GRMC
Garrett Regional Medical Center has recently upgraded its technology as part of an ongoing effort to ensure best practices in providing state-of-the-art care for the Garrett Region. The different technology purchases impact patient care in the areas of radiographic imaging, emergency care, surgical and anesthesia services as well in the critical care areas.
Steven Peterson, VP and Chief Information Officer explained, “Our radiology services have advanced from Computed Radiography (CR) to Digital Radiography (DR) which immediately captures a sharper image for diagnostic purposes. The hospital also procured two state of the art c-arms for surgical services, which are mobile x-ray devices that are named because of their shapes, and also a mini c-arm that will be used for faster diagnosis in orthopedic cases in the Emergency Department.”
On the heels of these upgrades, Garrett Regional Medical Center announced the start of new PET/CT Imaging Services. The PET/CT is often able to detect diseases, specifically used for Cancer Care in the very early stages allowing for early treatment. It is also used to show a patient’s response to a disease intervention. This new mobile service is being provided in cooperation with Alliance Healthcare Radiology. Appointments for this new service can be made by calling 866-245-5995.
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Fracking Western Maryland? A documentary FRACKING WESTERN MARYLAND? is a documentary film by Mike Wicklein who has captured the contentious issues surrounding the fracking moratorium bill that was passed in the 2015 legislative session. The film features many familiar faces of Garrett County and legislators in Annapolis who advocated for and fought against the bill. You will learn how Engage Mountain Maryland rallied support to change the trajectory of this very important decision to hit the pause button on fracking Western Maryland.
Mike Wicklein will be present for this unprecedented premiere at Garrett 8 Cinemas to share his unique perspective on how the film developed from a 10 minute short to a 70 minute feature documentary.
Garrett 8 Cinemas, Saturday, March 5 at 9:30AM Admission is free to the public. Seats will be on a first come, first served basis. Join producer, director, and editor, Mike Wicklein, of FRACKING WESTERN MARYLAND? the documentary at Uno’s Restaurant and Bar.
The fundraising event will follow the premiere showing of Wicklein’s year long journey capturing the real-life drama of a small rural community that helped to pass a two and a half year moratorium on fracking in Maryland. You can discuss details of the film with the man behind the lens. Share and exchange with others who were part of the battle and who witnessed events unfold first-hand. Tickets can be ordered in advance on the Engage Mountain Maryland website www.engageMMD.org for $20 per person.
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Garrett County Chamber Offers Military March Promotion
The Deep Creek Lake area and Garrett County, Maryland salute our nation’s heroes with a Military March promotion. The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce is offering discounts for military members and their families on their website, www.visitdeepcreek.com. The promotion runs from March 1 – March 31, 2016, non-holidays.
Twenty-eight businesses are participating in the promotion offering military discounts on dining, shopping, lodging, portraits, real estate closing costs, groceries, coffee, bakery & cheese items, artwork, live performances, auto parts & service, pet sitting, hot tubs, lift tickets, rentals, lessons, snow tubing, ice skating and the mountain coaster.
“The Military March promotion is a terrific way for military members and their families to save on a winter trip to the Deep Creek Lake area and Garrett County,” said Sarah Duck, Director of Tourism & Marketing for the Garrett County Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to honor our nation’s heroes with discounts from a wide variety of our area’s businesses.”
The Military March Promotion includes offers from Ace’s Run Restaurant & Pub, Bear Creek Traders, Bello’s Portraits, Book Mark’et & Antique Mezzanine, Brenda’s Pizzeria, , Christmas Chalet, Dale Carpenter – Railey Realty, Deep Creek Beverage, Deep Creek Shop ‘n Save Fresh Featuring Mountain Flour Bakery, FireFly Farms Creamery & Market, Garrett County Arts Council, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival (GLAF), Joyce’s Deep Creek Rentals and Trips, Ledo Pizza, Pasta & Pub, McHenry Beverage Shoppe, Mountain State Brewing Company, Naylor’s Ace Hardware, Offlake Realty & Rentals, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, Savage River Lodge, Ski Cove #3, Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations, Team One Chevrolet – Buick – GMC, The Hot Tub Store, The Tourist Trap, Trader’s Coffee House, Wisp Resort and Your Happy Tails.
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Conversations commence about what to do with empty school buildings
iscussions about what to do with the empty buildings when three Carroll County public schools close are underway, though, no decisions have been made.
“All these things are in the beginning stages,” said Commissioner Steve Wantz, R-District 1. “We have just scratched the surface of what to do with all these buildings.”
A joint committee was formed between the Carroll County Board of Education and county government to determine what to with the buildings that are due to become empty as a result of the Board of Education’s decision in December to close Charles Carroll Elementary, New Windsor Middle and North Carroll High at the end of the 2015-2016 school year. The committee had met once as of Thursday, according to Jon O’Neal, assistant superintendent of administration for Carroll County Public Schools.
Although both county and public school officials say no decisions have been made regarding future use of the school buildings, they will be surplussed to the county if they are not used for educational purposes, O’Neal said, and the county will then determine their use.
DO THE DUNK!
18th Annual Deep Creek Dunk
February 20, 2016
The 18th Annual MSP/NRP Deep Creek Dunk – don’t be left out of the cold! Let the fun begin and be a part of all the chills and thrills of Dunk 2016 on February 20, 2016 in Deep Creek Lake. It’s not just an event – it’s an experience that has become a winter-time tradition for thousands of warm-hearted Dunkers! And it all benefits Maryland’s children and adults with intellectual disabilities, as they enjoy the life-changing benefits of participating with Special Olympics Maryland.
Visit www.dunkmd.com to register.
Winter Fest 2016
It was a beautiful weekend to enjoy Winter Fest in downtown Oakland. #AGreatSmallTown
