Health/Safety
NFPA: Turkey fryers not worth risk
Outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers cook up juicy turkeys in a fraction of the time it takes to roast one in an indoor oven. However, the National Fire Protection Association discourages the residential use of outdoor gas-fueled turkey fryers. They pose an enormous risk...
Health Department inspections: November 2-6
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants – fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
Health Department inspections: October 26-30
Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast food and dine-in, convenience stores, and grocery stores. A...
GFD heating equipment safety tips
As the temperature outside drops, Garland families take to the indoors to keep safe and warm. What they may not realize is that turning up the heat can increase the risk of home heating fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all...
Health Department inspections: October 19-23
Information provided by Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast...
Flu season here; follow prevention guidelines
The Garland Health Department is working in conjunction with the Dallas County Health & Human Services Department and other agencies to provide surveillance, prevention and control measures during the flu season. Citizens can take proactive steps to protect...
Health Department inspections: October 12-16
Information provided by Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast...
October: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is breast cancer awareness month and a great time to share valuable information on how to lower risk factors and recognize symptoms. Although mammography screening does not help physicians find all breast cancers, its use is the best way to find the disease in...
Health Department inspections: October 5-9
Information provided by Cindy Corley, Garland Health Department Each week the city of Garland Health Department conducts inspections of establishments where food is served. Inspections include day care centers, retirement homes, school cafeterias, restaurants - fast...
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