Health/Safety
Urgent need for blood
While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains. The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is...
Health inspection report: July 18-22
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Health inspection report: July 11-15
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Inspection reports: July 5-8
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
State of dental health in Texas
A new study from the ADA reveals that while 99 percent of adults value oral health, only 37 percent of people actually visit the dentist every year. One-third of Texans actually report experiencing a diminished quality of life due to the condition of their mouth....
Health inspection report: June 20-30
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Salvation Army opens cooling stations
Summer is here in full force and the heat indexes or “feels like” temperatures are reaching more than 100 degrees. Salvation Army locations across the Dallas area activated 14 Cooling Stations Monday, June 20, to provide relief for the homeless population, people who...
Weekly inspection report: June 13-17
The city of Garland Health Department conducts weekly inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspection sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
GHD reports Zika Virus case
On June 15, the Garland Health Department received confirmation of an active case of Zika virus in Garland in the 600 block of Carriagehouse Lane (near the intersection of Lavon Drive/Highway 78 and Carriagehouse Lane). The individual was infected with the virus...
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