Health/Safety
Carter BloodCare asks donors to step up
As many as 700 local patients require blood transfusions each day. Only 300 might receive it today, due to the minimal quantity of blood available for distribution to area hospitals. While the winter holidays and summer months are two times a year that Carter...
Health Department inspections: Jan. 6-10
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: Dec. 30 – Jan. 3
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...
Make a resolution to help others – be a blood donor
January is Blood Donor Month and iff your New Year’s resolutions include doing more to help others, donating blood is a great way to accomplish it! Carter BloodCare reached out to donors on Facebook and asked why they think it is important to give blood. They...
Bring in the new year safely
Celebrating on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day is loads of fun but there are lots of dangers as well. A few tips for bringing in the new year safely are below: Plan a safe ride home in advance. It’s a busy night for taxis and other car services. It is never...
Health Department inspections: Dec. 23-27
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: Dec. 16-20
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: Dec. 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: Dec. 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...
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