The Guilford County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health is alerting Guilford County residents that a skunk on West Harrell Road in Oak Ridge tested positive for the rabies virus on May 13, 2026. This is the ninth confirmed case of animal rabies in 2026.
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The Guilford County Division of Public Health urges parents and guardians to review their children’s vaccination records and ensure all required immunizations are completed before the start of kindergarten this fall.
Immunizations are a vital component of school readiness and play a key role in protecting children and the broader community from preventable diseases such as measles, mumps and whooping cough.
The Guilford County Division of 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.
Every Baby Guilford invites the Guilford County community to attend Black Maternal Health Week 2026: Walk & Family Day, an interactive health fair promoting access to maternal health resources, education and support. This event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 11 at Center City Park in Greensboro.
April 2, 2026, 10am - 3pm
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 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. 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.
The Guilford County Child Fatality Prevention Team announces the opening of nominations for the 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.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health invites families and community members to a National Child Abuse Prevention Month event on Wednesday, 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 North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has confirmed that an out-of-state resident who tested positive for measles traveled through Guilford County on Friday, March 13. The Guilford County Division of Public Health (GCDPH), in coordination with NCDHHS, is notifying the public of a potential exposure and encouraging vaccination for those who are not protected.
The individual visited the following location during the date and time listed:
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 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. 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.
April 1, 2026, 1pm - 4pm
In response to the ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina and to help safeguard Guilford County residents, the Guilford County Division of Public Health is expanding access to measles vaccinations.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will offer extended-hour clinics for the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination. Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment is required.