Health/Safety
Health inspection report: August 10-14
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...
Avoid common car seat installation mistakes
There are common mistakes that parents make when installing and using car seats for their children. Because correctly used car seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent, parents, grandparents and other caregivers must know how to properly utilize car...
Health Department confirms Chikungunya case
On August 11 the Garland Health Department confirmed the first case of imported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) in Garland this year. The individual was infected with the virus during recent travel to Mexico and is no longer contagious. CHIKV is transmitted from person to...
Health inspection report: August 3-7
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 shares candle safety tips
The Garland Fire Department, in an effort to promote safety, shares National Fire Protection Agency tips on various subjects. Below are their suggestions for candle safety.
Back-to-school vaccination reminder
Help protect your children’s health by ensuring they are up-to-date on vaccinations. Most schools require children to be current on vaccinations before enrolling to protect the health of all students. Today’s childhood vaccines protect against serious and potentially...
Health inspection report: July 27-31
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 inspection report: July 20-24
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 inspection report: July 13-17
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...
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