Guilford County Public Health

05/21/2026

Guilford County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

County offices will reopen on Tuesday, May 26. All essential services will operate as normal during the holiday weekend.

05/04/2026

Guilford County Public Health and the City of Greensboro’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) team will honor International Harm Reduction Day 2026 by hosting a special event on May 7. The Harm Reduction Hangout and Resource Expo will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop located at 505 North Greene Street, Greensboro.

Participants will have the opportunity to receive naloxone training and learn about overdose prevention resources and sexual health resources. Food truck Hot Dog Central and ice cream truck Alsies will be onsite for the event.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4usAwgb

04/15/2026

Join us for a National Child Abuse Prevention Month event today, April 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Macedonia Family Resource Center (401 Lake Ave., High Point), celebrating the theme “Positive Childhoods Start With Us." The event is hosted by Guilford County Public Health's Child Fatality Prevention Team, along with community partners.

This no-cost community event brings together local organizations, families, and residents to learn how everyone can play a role in keeping children safe and supported. Attendees will enjoy fun activities, music, and games, along with no-cost safety items and resources.

04/01/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 2nd, for a Primary Care open house event providing no-cost screenings for the community from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. All screenings are open to the public and will take place at the Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care clinic located at 501 East Green Drive in High Point.

Services will include no-cost, confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hepatitis B and C. Screenings will include blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and blood sugar levels.

Advance registration is encouraged but not required—walk-ins are welcome the day of the open house. To register, visit https://bit.ly/4cGYRtj

For more information, visit https://www.guilfordcountync.gov/news/press-releases/2026/03/18/division-public-health-primary-care-holds-open-house-april-2

Guilford County Division of Public Health Primary Care will host an open house event providing no-cost screenings for the community from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and…

04/01/2026

Guilford County Public Health is holding an MMR vaccine clinic today, April 1st, at Warnersville Community Recreation Center from 1-4 p.m. (601 Doak Street, Greensboro). Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is required. The vaccine clinic is held alongside Guilford County Public Health's National Child Abuse Prevention Month event, with activities, music, games, and no-cost safety items and resources also available.

Measles is a very contagious viral illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and rash. The best way to prevent measles is vaccination. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommends that anyone age 1 year and older who is not vaccinated get the measles (MMR) vaccine. Vaccination helps protect you — and the people around you.

For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4biQK3E

03/31/2026

Join us for a National Child Abuse Prevention Month event tomorrow, April 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Warnersville Community Recreation Center (601 Doak Street, Greensboro), celebrating the theme “Positive Childhoods Start With Us." The event is hosted by Guilford County Public Health's Child Fatality Prevention Team, along with community and county partners.

This no-cost event will bring together local organizations, families, and residents to learn how everyone can play a role in keeping children safe and supported. Attendees will enjoy fun activities, music, and games, along with no-cost safety items and resources. The event is designed to raise awareness about child abuse prevention while creating a welcoming space for families and residents to connect with local resources. Guilford County Public Health also will offer an MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine clinic during the event.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4rLhQ9P

03/31/2026

Guilford County Public Health is holding an MMR vaccine clinic today, March 31st, at Warnersville Community Recreation Center from 4-7 p.m. (601 Doak Street, Greensboro). Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is required.

Measles is a very contagious viral illness with symptoms of fever, cough, and rash. The best way to prevent measles is vaccination. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services recommends that anyone age 1 year and older who is not vaccinated get the measles (MMR) vaccine. Vaccination helps protect you — and the people around you.

For upcoming clinic dates and more information, visit: https://bit.ly/4biQK3E

03/31/2026

Guilford County offices will be closed on Friday, April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

County offices will reopen on Monday, April 6.

03/31/2026

Join us for a Livability Forum and Budget Town Hall near you!

✅ Learn about the proposed strategic plan​
✅ Review the upcoming budget process​
✅ Share feedback on budget priorities​

Guilford County is hosting five events across the county starting Tuesday, April 7. Learn more and find an event near you at GuilfordCountyNC.gov/BudgetTownHalls

03/30/2026

Join us in celebrating Community Doula Week, March 29-April 5.

Doulas play a vital role in maternal health by offering emotional, physical, and informational support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum journey. While they don’t replace medical care, their presence helps families feel safer, more empowered, and better prepared every step of the way.

Love on a Doula this week ❤

03/26/2026

Applications are now open for the Guilford County Child Fatality Prevention Team's 24th annual "Safety Makes Cents" award, which honors exceptional contributions in the field of childhood injury prevention. One recipient will be selected to receive the 2026 award, which includes a $2,000 grant. The awarded funds must be used to support and advance the recipient's ongoing safety initiatives. Applications will be accepted until April 10.

To submit a nomination, fill out an application form by contacting Cori Hodgin-Lord at 336-641-3660 or chodgin@guilfordcountync.gov.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4th2OtP