🌱 Why Oakland’s rehab unit ranks among America’s top nursing facilities

Good morning Oakland! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Oakland’s rehab unit ranks among America’s top nursing facilities
• How did Oakland’s hospital earn top marks for maternity care?

Also on today's calendar: Arts & Crafts Supply Swap! and 4 more events.

📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Oakland? Post it to Oakland photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️

Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Low clouds may break; windy, with a high of 41 and low of 27 degrees.
• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 51, low: 29.
• Friday: Windy; rain early, then snow, with a high of 35 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

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📰 News we're reading

• Five WVU Medicine Skilled Nursing Facilities Recognized by U.S. News & World Report (deepcreektimes.com) — Oakland’s Garrett Regional Medical Center Subacute Rehabilitation Unit has again earned U.S. News & World Report’s highest “High Performing” rating for short‑term rehabilitation, placing it among the nation’s top nursing facilities. The piece explains how U.S. News evaluates nursing homes, highlights WVU Medicine’s other recognized centers, and underscores the staff dedication behind GRMC’s 12-year streak of excellence.
   

• The 2026 Best Maternity Care Hospitals in Maryland (chesapeakefamily.com) — Expecting parents in Oakland will be glad to know Garrett Regional Medical Center has been named one of Maryland’s best hospitals for maternity care and for serving maternity care deserts. The statewide rankings highlight hospitals’ safety, breastfeeding support, and newborn outcomes, and confirm that local families can access highly rated maternal services close to home instead of traveling long distances.
   

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📸 Around Oakland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Oakland

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 18

• Winter Supply Swap!
  108 S 2nd St, Oakland
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Arts & Crafts Supply Swap!
  108 S 2nd St , Oakland
  4:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Just JJ & Barron - Acoustic at Honi Honi 12.19.2025
  Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Perry Kamp & Co. at Honi-Honi Bar
  Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Ugly Sweater Party
  Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Good Guys Acoustic Duo at Honi-Honi Bar
  Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
  6:00 pm

Tuesday December 30

• 1985 at Honi-Honi Bar
  Honi Honi Bar , 19745 Garrett Hwy , Oakland
  7:00 pm

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📣 Oakland Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Children's Story Time
  Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
  10:30 am

Tuesday December 30

• Children’s Story Time
  Kitzmiller Library , 288 W Main St , Kitzmiller
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Having an issue with your utility service?
  We’re here to help. The Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) is a law office dedicated to representing the interests of Maryland utility customers… (Nextdoor )
• Speak up!
  Where to file a complaint Have an issue with a solar provider, utility company, telephone provider, or even a state agency, but not sure where to… (Nextdoor )

• Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Oakland. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Hourly Assistant Manager in Oakland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Oakland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Cumberland

• Greg Kelly: On Friendship, Banking and Integrity (A Fireside Chat With Tom Matlack) (goodmenproject.com)
• Health care, education top MD issues poll. What about redistricting? (delmarvanow.com)
• WebstaurantStore distribution center in Hagerstown to start shipping (heraldmailmedia.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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