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COVID vaccinations offered at County’s Fun Fest and other events

Published by Todd Luck / October 16, 2021

The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is offering COVID vaccinations at the health department and at Forsyth County Government’s Fun Fest and other community events. No appointment is required for community events.

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Stepping Up recovery program celebrates first male graduates

Published by Todd Luck / October 6, 2021

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held a ceremony for its first male graduates on Oct. 1. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues after release from the Forsyth County Detention Center, or those who are criminal justice involved.

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Public Health Offers Free Flu Vaccines, Protect Yourself Today

Published by Public Health / September 29, 2021

Forsyth County Public Health will offer free drive-through flu shots in October on Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., in the parking lot of Hanes Memorial CME Church, 819 N. Highland Ave. (next to the Health Department).

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Local providers to offer COVID-19 booster shots to seniors and high risk workers and individuals

Published by Todd Luck / September 25, 2021

Beginning on Monday, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Novant Health and the Forsyth County Department of Public Health will begin offering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots for those who have been fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine for at least six months and are at least 65 years of age or older or in a long term facility, or are over 18 with an underlying condition or at increased risk of exposure due to occupation or institutional setting.