Health/Safety
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...
Help with hearing loss
The following information provided by Anne Howell, Garland-based hi HealthInnovations hearing aid professional Hearing loss affects 48 million Americans and is the third most common chronic condition for older Americans. In fact, 40 percent of individuals over age 65...
Health inspections: June 6-10
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts 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: May 31 – June 3
Weekly inspections are conducted by the Garland Health Department at establishments where food is served. Inspections are performed at sites include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and...
WNV found in mosquito pool
On June 9 the Garland Health Department received a report of laboratory confirmed presence of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected in the 5600 block of Lyons Road. This is the first confirmed presence of WNV in mosquitoes in Garland in 2016. GHD will immediately...
Health inspection report: May 23-26
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts 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...
Remington College to host blood drive
Remington College Dallas Campus invites people to give blood at its upcoming 3 Lives Blood Drive on the campus on Tuesday, June 21 from 8:45 am - 2 pm. Remington College's blood partner for the event is Carter Blood Care. Remington College founded the 3 Lives program...
Health inspection report: May 16-20
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts 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...
Zika virus case in Garland
On May 20, the Garland Health Department received confirmation of the first case of Zika virus in Garland. Based on CDC guidance, the infected individual was tested for the virus because she is pregnant and has recently traveled to a country with local transmission of...
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