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Purpose
The Forsyth County Board of Health is the governing body for Forsyth County Department of Public Health. State law mandates that there be a local Board of Health for every county or local health district. The Board of Health is the appointing authority for the Local Health Director and oversees the Health Director in his/her role as executive director of the Health Department. The Board of Health has the authority to adopt local rules which address health issues and which are enforced by the Health Director and staff of the Health Department.
Members
Membership of the Board of Health is also prescribed by state law. The Board is composed of 11 members including: a physician, a dentist, an optometrist, a veterinarian, a registered nurse, a pharmacist, an engineer, a county commissioner, and three representatives of the general public. The members are appointed by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, and may serve a maximum of three consecutive three-year terms.
Meetings
The Forsyth County Board of Health meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Health Department, 799 N. Highland Ave., Winston-Salem, NC. The meetings are open to the public.
Open Appointments
The following appointments are open for applicants:
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District Map
- District A
- Tonya D. McDaniel - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- Malishai Woodbury - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- District B
- Richard V. Linville - Term Expires: Dec. 2024
- Don Martin - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
- David R. Plyler - Term Expires: Dec. 2024
- Gloria D. Whisenhunt - Term Expires: Dec. 2024
- At Large
- Dan Besse - Term Expires: Dec. 2026
Forsyth County Code
The County Code is the official record of ordinances adopted by the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners. By clicking on the link below, you will be able to access an online copy of the County Code.
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TV Broadcast Schedule
The Commissioners' formal meetings and briefings, held on Thursdays, are broadcast live at 2:00 pm on WSTV 13 - The Government Channel. They are rebroadcast on WSTV - The Government Channel the following Friday at 2:00 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm and Tuesday at 9:00 am. They are also rebroadcast on Spectrum Channel 2 the following Monday at 6:00 pm, Tuesday at 12:00 pm and Wednesday at 9:00 am.
Contact Us
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336 703 2020
Fax: 336 727 8446
Email: Contact Us
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