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The Guilford County Division of Public Health's Sexual Health Action Group (SHAG) is proud to announce a week-long series of no-cost and confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing clinics in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.
Guilford County is pleased to announce the appointment of Courtney McFadden, MPH, as the county’s new Division of Public Health director. In this role, she leads public health’s efforts in protecting and promoting the health of more than half a million residents, guiding a committed public health workforce, and advancing strategies focused on prevention, community engagement, and long-term impact. McFadden will serve as a team member of the Assistant County Manager for Successful People and Health and Human Services Director Victor Isler. Her first day is Monday, July 14.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will host upcoming community mobile clinics in Greensboro and High Point, which are available to all county residents.
With the next school year around the corner, the Guilford County Division of Public Heath urges all parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on required vaccinations before starting kindergarten.Immunizations are not only a critical part of school readiness—they are essential to protecting each child and the community from preventable diseases like measles, mumps and whooping cough.
The Guilford County Division of Public Health will offer the MMR vaccine to residents of all ages at the Hayes-Taylor Memorial YMCA mobile clinic in Greensboro on Wednesday, May 14 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.The MMR vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect individuals, especially children, from three potentially serious diseases: measles, mumps and rubella. Who Should Get the MMR Vaccine:
November 18, 2025, 10am - 4pm
This event has been canceled.The WIC Mobile Clinic is a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:Offers full WIC appointmentsReceive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-timeThe WIC program provides:Nutrition educationHealthy food benefitsBreastfeeding supportCommunity referralsNo appointment needed!
December 9, 2025, 10am - 4pm
The WIC Mobile Clinic is a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:Offers full WIC appointmentsReceive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-timeThe WIC program provides:Nutrition educationHealthy food benefitsBreastfeeding supportCommunity referralsNo appointment needed!
December 2, 2025, 10am - 4pm
This event has been canceled.The WIC Mobile Clinic is a full-service WIC clinic on wheels:Offers full WIC appointmentsReceive a WIC EBT card with food benefits in real-timeThe WIC program provides:Nutrition educationHealthy food benefitsBreastfeeding supportCommunity referralsNo appointment needed!
The Guilford County Division of Public Health invites citizens to join as community scientists for a study documenting tick species encountered in North Carolina.Conducted by North Carolina State University, the study requests participants to submit ticks they come into contact with naturally in North Carolina. The Guilford County Division of Public Health is partnering with North Carolina State University to distribute free tick collection kits.
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 2025 by hosting a special event on May 7. The Harm Reduction Hangout and Resource Expo will be held at Next Door Beer Bar and Bottle Shop in Greensboro from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.