Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Garland Health Department received notification of a laboratory confirmed case of rabies in a bat. The animal was found in the vicinity of Firewheel Town Center Sept. 24. The health department does believe that there was an exposure. However,...
Health Dept. inspections: Aug. 22-29
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at daycare centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. Inspectors use a 100-point scoring system during each...
GHD vaccine update
The Garland Health Department (GHD) is planning its next mass vaccination event Thursday, April 1 at Johnson Stadium. The Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) has recently announced that all adults will be eligible for COVID vaccinations effective Monday,...
Vaccine event scheduled
Along with the confusion about the COVID-19 vaccine, there are many questions and widespread frustration about when and how vaccines will be given. Additionally, news of what many believe is unfair distribution has also surfaced. District 2 Garland City Council Member...
Health Department inspections: May 13-17
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health Department inspections: April 8-12
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health Department inspections: July 16-20
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Don’t forget back-to-school vaccinations
Back-to-school season is here! When you are getting your kids ready for the upcoming school year, make sure to include vaccinations on your checklist. Keeping children up to date on vaccinations is one of the most important things parents can do to protect their...
Health Department inspections: June 25 – July 7
The Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
How Garland Health Department fights mosquito population
Larviciding is the first line of defense in mosquito control. The Garland Health Department uses several different types of larvicides to help reduce the possibility of mosquito breeding throughout the city. Larvicides can be applied in numerous forms to...
Health inspections: April 30 – May 4
The Garland Health Dept. conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment that...
Health inspections: Dec. 23-30
The Garland Health Dept. conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants and stores. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...