Department of Public Health
Public HealthWIC Offers Nutritional Support for Mothers, Infants and Children
March is National Nutrition Month and there’s no better time to learn about the locally available services through WIC, a federally funded health and nutrition program for women, infants and children.
Public HealthAgencies Come Together to Solve Health Incident at Petree Elementary School
When multiple students at Petree Elementary School suddenly got sick last week, there was a quick response from city, county, and state agencies and a thorough public health investigation that led to the discovery of what caused nausea and vomiting symptoms in over 25 students.
Public HealthNurse-Family Partnership Holds Largest Graduation Ever
Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) of Forsyth County celebrated its largest graduation ever with 27 mothers and 27 toddlers on Tuesday, January 22, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Public HealthMinority Diabetes Prevention Program Expands
The North Carolina Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (NC MDPP) is starting more local cohorts to help people reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes, including a new one at Winston-Salem State University.
Public HealthCommunity Conversation on diabetes to be held Jan. 14
A Community Conversation on diabetes will be held on Jan. 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Anderson Center at Winston-Salem State University.
Public HealthMosquito Season: It’s Not Done Yet!
Mosquitoes are still outside breeding and biting. What do you need to know to prevent mosquito activities?
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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
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Communicable Diseases:
Phone: 336-703-3249
Fax: 336-748-3644
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Phone: 336-703-3205
Fax: 336-727-8135
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