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Garrett County Health Department outlines FY26 budget needs, lists new grants and service volumes
Summary
Health Department staff presented a near-$19 million FY26 budget, asking the county for $2.5 million in level funding; presenters cited increased salary and insurance costs, several multi-year grant awards and expected to return excess funds to the county from reconciled FY24 accounts.
Jennifer, representing the Garrett County Health Department, presented the department's fiscal year 2026 budget request and program highlights to the Board of Commissioners.
———"I am pleased to present the Garrett County Health Department budget this year," Jennifer said, opening the briefing and then listing 2024 service outputs including 810 influenza vaccinations, 11,139 behavioral health treatment sessions, 2,822 peer recovery services and more.
The department told commissioners it operates roughly 79 program areas and 144…
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