Department of Public Health
Clinic Hours
Monday-Wednesday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Public HealthCOVID-19 variant that originated in UK found in Forsyth County
The B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Forsyth County, which has been found to be more contagious, though early research found that it has no impact on the severity of the disease or the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Public HealthCOVID Testing Events
No cost COVID-19 testing continues at our regular locations at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds and EMS Triangle Station.
Public HealthPublic Health, Wake Health and Novant Health partner for school employee vaccinations
Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health are partnering to expand COVID-19 vaccinations to school employees and child care providers starting on Feb. 24.
Public HealthMore appointments will be available for COVID-19 vaccination at the Fairgrounds
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is opening up another set of appointments at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, for COVID-19 vaccinations at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Education Building. These appointments are for Monday, Feb. 22, and are only open to healthcare workers and individuals over age 65.
Public HealthForsyth Public Health, Wake Forest Baptist and Novant partner to increase minority vaccination
Forsyth County Department of Public Health, Novant Health, and Wake Forest Baptist Health are partnering to increase the number of COVID-19 vaccinations in historically marginalized populations.
Public HealthForsyth Health Department partnering with WSTA to provide vaccination transportation
Forsyth County Department of Public Health is partnering with Winston-Salem Transit Authority (WSTA) for COVID-19 vaccination transportation. WSTA is providing free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments to residents who need it.
Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is to prevent disease and promote a healthy community through community engagement, education, regulation, and partnerships.
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Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Phone: 336-703-3100
Fax: 336-748-3292
Email: Contact Us
Communicable Diseases:
Phone: 336-703-3249
Fax: 336-748-3644
Medical Records Information:
Phone: 336-703-3205
Fax: 336-727-8135
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