Health/Safety
COVID-19 cases rise in record numbers
For the seventh consecutive day, Dallas County Health and Human Services confirmed more than 300 new COVID-19 cases. Eight additional deaths were also reported -- two women in their 90s, a woman in her 70s, a woman in her 40s, a man in his 30s and two men in their...
AMA urges vigilance on COVID-19
Susan R. Bailey, M.D., president, American Medical Association, issued a statement Friday, June 11 calling for additional vigilance on COVID-19 prevention. “In far too many states – in rural and urban locations – we are seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases that...
May is National Bike Month
Established in 1956, May is National Bike Month. Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated from coast-to-coast, it's a great opportunity to showcase the benefits of bicycling and to encourage more folks to give it a try. In light of the...
Tips for dealing with shelter in place stress, anxiety
Anxiety is high as families shelter in place to try to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Schools are closed as are many places of business. Huge numbers of workers are being laid off from their jobs, so, in addition to worrying about the virus, they are worried about...
Health Department inspections: March 9-13
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. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health Department inspections: March 2-6
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. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health inspection report: Feb. 24-28
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. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
Health Department inspection report: Feb. 17-21
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. A failing grade includes anything below 60. Any establishment...
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease is the largest health threat in the U.S., just as it was in 1964 when President Lyndon B. Johnson declared February American Heart Month. Advances in medicine have provided treatments, medications and more, but an overwhelming number of Americans...
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