Forsyth County Health Department 2026: Phone, WIC, Dental, Travel Clinic & Environmental Health

🏥 Forsyth County, Georgia public health guide · 2026

Forsyth County Health Department phone, Cumming clinic, WIC, vaccines, dental, travel clinic, septic and vital records help

The Forsyth County Health Department in this guide is the Georgia public health office in Cumming, not Forsyth County, North Carolina. It provides clinical services through the Canton Highway clinic and Environmental Health services through a separate Freedom Parkway office.

Use this guide to find the right phone number, address, appointment route, WIC contact, vaccine service, children’s dental clinic, travel vaccine timing, food inspection path, septic permit step, rabies contact, and birth certificate office before you visit.

☎️ Clinical: 770-781-6900 📍 428 Canton Hwy 🥗 WIC: 1-888-371-9288 🦷 Dental: 762-900-2109 🍽️ Environmental: 770-781-6909
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☎️ Main clinical contact

For clinical services, call 770-781-6900. The clinical office is at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. Call first because some services are appointment-only and the clinic may close monthly for staff meetings or inventory.

✅ Quick answer

Forsyth County Health Department quick answer for Cumming, Georgia

The main Forsyth County Health Department clinical office is at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. The main clinical phone number is 770-781-6900, and the clinical fax number is 770-781-6929.

Clinical services, including WIC, are listed at the Canton Highway office. Clinical hours are Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The clinic closes Monday-Thursday from 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m. for lunch.

Environmental Health is separate. The current Environmental Health office is 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041, phone 770-781-6909. Use Environmental Health for food service, septic, pools, rabies, body art, tourist accommodations, complaints and plan review.

Clinical phone770-781-6900.
Environmental phone770-781-6909.
District WIC1-888-371-9288.
Dental appointmentsCall or text 762-900-2109.
Travel clinicAppointment-only; call 770-781-6900.
After-hours rabiesGeorgia Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222.
🔎 Source check

Official verification before using this Forsyth County guide

Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.

This page was rebuilt from the old article and official Forsyth County Health Department, District 2 Public Health, Forsyth Environmental Health, Forsyth County Probate Court, and Georgia DPH vital-record location resources.

Clinic hours, appointment rules, WIC documents, dental schedules, TB test days, travel vaccine availability, environmental health fees, septic review timelines, rabies instructions, certificate fees and office locations can change. Always verify the official page before visiting, paying, mailing forms or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Forsyth County Health Department guide covers

🧭 State check

Which Forsyth County Health Department is this?

This page is for Forsyth County, Georgia, located in Cumming. It is not for Forsyth County Department of Public Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

This distinction matters because the phone numbers, WIC office, clinic hours, birth certificate rules, restaurant inspections and environmental health permits are completely different.

Search clueCorrect officeUse this page?
428 Canton Hwy, CummingForsyth County Health Department, GeorgiaYes.
2435 Freedom Pkwy, CummingForsyth County Environmental Health, GeorgiaYes, for Environmental Health.
Winston-Salem, NCForsyth County Department of Public Health, North CarolinaNo.
336 phone numberUsually North CarolinaNo.
☎️ Phone help

Forsyth County Health Department phone numbers by service

Use the direct route whenever possible. Clinical services, WIC, dental appointments, Environmental Health, travel clinic and vital records are not all handled by one counter.

NeedPhone or routeUse it forPrepare before calling
Main clinical services770-781-6900General clinic services, child/adolescent health, women’s health, adult health, immunizations and travel clinic routing.Service name, appointment question, insurance/Medicaid info, records and callback number.
Clinical fax770-781-6929Faxed records or clinic paperwork when staff instructs you to fax.Confirm fax recipient and required cover sheet first.
District WIC1-888-371-9288WIC appointment, eligibility, nutrition and breastfeeding support routing.Pregnancy/child details, income proof, address proof and ID.
Children’s dental clinic762-900-2109Dental appointment questions for eligible children.Child age, Medicaid/PeachCare or payment question, and dental concern.
Women’s health appointment infoMain phone 770-781-6900; official contact page references extension 4215.Family planning, prenatal case management and screening appointments.Appointment need, income/insurance, prior records and screening question.
Travel clinicMain phone 770-781-6900; official contact page references extension 4217.Travel vaccine appointment, yellow fever vaccine and malaria prevention questions.Destination, departure date, vaccine history, itinerary and medications.
Environmental Health770-781-6909Food service, septic, pools, rabies, body art, tourist accommodations, complaints and plan review.Property/business address, permit type, complaint details, plans and deadline.
Environmental fax678-807-7343Environmental Health paperwork when staff requests fax submission.Confirm document list and application type.
After-hours rabies concern1-800-222-1222After-hours animal bite or rabies exposure route listed through Georgia Poison Control.Animal type, bite/scratch details, location, time, owner info and medical care status.
Birth, death or marriage records770-781-2140
probatevital@forsythco.com
Forsyth County Probate Court vital-record forms and local certificate questions.Record type, full name, event date, relationship, ID, mailing method and payment.
📍 Locations

Forsyth County Health Department locations, hours and map

The clinical office and Environmental Health office are different. Confirm which office handles your service before driving.

Clinical services and WIC428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040.
Phone: 770-781-6900.
Fax: 770-781-6929.
Clinical hoursMonday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Lunch closure Monday-Thursday 12:30-1 p.m.
Environmental Health2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041.
Phone: 770-781-6909.
Fax: 678-807-7343.
Environmental Health hoursMonday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed daily 12-1 p.m. for lunch.
Monthly clinic closureThe clinic may close once a month for staff meetings or inventory, usually near the end of the month.
Vital Records officeForsyth County Probate Court, 100 West Courthouse Square, Suite 008, Cumming, GA 30040.
Address warning: Environmental Health’s old 514 West Maple Street office is permanently closed according to the Environmental Health relocation notice. Use Freedom Parkway for Environmental Health.
🧾 Checklist

What to prepare before calling or visiting

A short checklist can prevent a wasted trip, especially because some services are appointment-only and clinic hours vary by service.

For child healthVaccine records, school forms, Medicaid/insurance, parent/guardian ID, referral papers and car seat class question.
For WICProof of identity, home address, income or benefit proof, pregnancy/infant/child details and appointment instructions.
For women’s healthAppointment confirmation, income/insurance information, prior records, medication list and screening question.
For adult healthPhysician order if lab work is requested, exact test, vaccine record, ID, insurance and TB test timing.
For dentalChild age, Medicaid/PeachCare card or payment question, dental concern and appointment confirmation.
For Environmental HealthBusiness/property address, application forms, permit type, project plans, complaint facts, animal bite details or septic documents.
🧰 Services

What services does the Forsyth County Health Department provide?

The clinical side provides child and adolescent services, WIC, childhood immunizations, women’s health, adult health, dental clinic access, travel clinic services, STD/HIV testing, TB skin testing and health screenings.

The Environmental Health side handles public health protection services such as septic systems, food service, public pools, rabies, complaints, body art, microblading, tourist accommodations, environmental health fees and commercial building plan review.

Children and adolescentsWell-child checkups, screenings, immunizations, WIC, car seat classes and referral programs.
Women’s healthFamily planning, exams, counseling, prenatal case management and cancer screening referrals.
Adult healthLab work with physician order, screenings, pregnancy tests, STD/HIV testing, TB skin tests and adult immunizations.
Dental careDistrict 2 pediatric dental services for eligible children, with appointment phone 762-900-2109.
Travel healthPre-travel consultation, recommended/required vaccines, yellow fever vaccine and malaria prevention guidance.
Environmental healthFood service, septic, well water, pools, rabies, body art, tourist accommodations and complaints.
👶 Child health

Child health, school shots, VFC vaccines and car seat help

Forsyth County child and adolescent services include well-child checkups for ages 0-21, hearing, vision and dental screenings, childhood immunizations, WIC support, car seat classes, car seat check appointments and referral programs.

The official child services page says VFC state-supplied vaccines are available for qualifying children ages 6 weeks through 18 years who are uninsured, underinsured, Alaska Native or American Indian, with an administration-fee-only structure for qualifying vaccines.

1

Call before the school deadline

School vaccine visits are easier when you have the child’s full shot record and know which form the school requires.

2

Bring records and eligibility details

Bring vaccine cards, prior clinic records, Medicaid/insurance details, parent/guardian ID and any referral paperwork.

3

Ask about car seat classes separately

Monthly car seat classes and car seat checks may have limited appointment availability, so do not assume same-day service.

🥗 WIC

Forsyth County WIC phone number and nutrition support

WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and counseling for eligible pregnant women, infants and children. WIC services are appointment-based through the District WIC route.

The District WIC clinic phone number is 1-888-371-9288. Call before visiting to confirm eligibility, appointment availability, clinic instructions and documents.

WIC phone1-888-371-9288.
Service locationClinical services including WIC are listed at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming.
Appointment ruleWIC is listed by appointment Monday-Friday.
Bring IDBring identity proof for applicant/participants.
Bring income/address proofAsk the clinic exactly what documents are accepted.
Ask about breastfeeding helpWIC includes breastfeeding education and counseling tailored to individual needs.
🧪 Clinic services

Women’s health, adult testing, STD/HIV services and TB skin tests

Women’s health services are listed by appointment only. Services may include family planning education, physical exams, counseling, minor gynecological treatments, birth control methods, prenatal case management for eligible Medicaid patients, cancer screenings and mammogram referrals.

Adult health services include lab work with a physician order, cholesterol/glucose/hemoglobin fingersticks, venipuncture and lab draws, hearing/vision/dental screenings, pregnancy tests, STD and HIV testing and education, TB skin testing and adult immunizations.

NeedRouteImportant note
Family planningCall 770-781-6900; official contact page references extension 4215.Appointment-only; sliding-scale fees may apply based on income.
Prenatal case managementCall clinical office.Listed for eligible Medicaid patients.
Cancer screeningsWomen’s health appointment route.Breast exam, mammogram referrals and BCCP may depend on income/insurance eligibility.
STD/HIV testingAdult health / clinic route.Ask about appointment, privacy, cost and results timing.
TB skin testAdult health route.Official adult page says TB skin tests are not administered on Thursdays.
Adult immunizationsAdult health / immunization route.Adult vaccine list includes flu, hepatitis, Td/TDaP, varicella, meningitis, MMR and more.
🦷 Dental

Children’s dental clinic and oral health services

The District 2 Pediatric Dental Program serves children up to age 21 who have Medicaid or PeachCare insurance. Patients without insurance may also be seen on a fee basis. District 2 lists dental care up to age 19 on Tuesday and Thursday by appointment, with appointment phone 762-900-2109.

Appointment phoneCall or text 762-900-2109.
Insurance noteMedicaid/PeachCare children are listed; uninsured patients may be seen on a fee basis.
Early careChildren may be seen as early as age 1 for anticipatory guidance screening exams.
ServicesEducation, X-rays, fluoride, fillings, infection treatment, exams, cleanings, sealants, extractions and referrals.
Appointment daysDistrict 2 lists Tuesday and Thursday by appointment.
BringInsurance/PeachCare/Medicaid card, child information, dental concern and payment question.
✈️ Travel health

Travel clinic, yellow fever vaccine and pre-travel appointments

The Forsyth County International Travel Clinic provides pre-travel consultation, recommended and required immunizations, yellow fever vaccination and malaria-prevention guidance. All travel services, including yellow fever vaccine, are offered by appointment only.

The official travel clinic page recommends scheduling 6 to 8 weeks before departure when possible. Payment methods listed include cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Travel needBest stepWhy it matters
International trip in 6-8 weeksCall now for an appointment.Some vaccines need time or multiple doses.
Yellow fever certificateConfirm vaccine availability and documentation before booking.Entry requirements may be strict.
Malaria preventionBring exact itinerary and medical history.Medication depends on destination and timing.
Leaving soonCall and explain your departure date.Some protection may not be complete before travel.
🏢 Environmental Health

Forsyth County Environmental Health office, address and services

Forsyth County Environmental Health is responsible for preventing and reducing environmental conditions that can harm public health. The office is now at 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041.

Call 770-781-6909 for Environmental Health. Fax is 678-807-7343. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with lunch closure from 12-1 p.m.

Food serviceRestaurant inspections, plan review and restaurant scores.
Land useSeptic systems, temporary toilets and existing system performance evaluations.
Public poolsPool inspections, plan review and safety information.
ComplaintsFailing septic systems and restaurant complaints.
RabiesAnimal bite investigation and sample submission guidance.
Other programsBody art, microblading, tourist accommodations, fees and commercial building plan review.
Relocation reminder: The official Environmental Health page says the old 514 West Maple St. office is permanently closed.
🍽️ Permits & safety

Food service, septic systems, well water, plan review and rabies help

Environmental Health is the correct route for restaurant scores, food service applications, septic permits, well water issues, pool inspections, complaints and animal bite/rabies questions.

NeedOfficial routeWhat to prepare
Restaurant inspection scoreGeorgia food service score search linked by Forsyth Environmental Health.Restaurant name, address and inspection date if known.
Food service applicationForsyth Environmental Health food service page.Business name, address, menu, plans, equipment, application and opening date.
Septic permitLand Use / Sewage Disposal.Property address, site plan, application, soil/septic documents and building permit timing.
Application processingSewage Disposal guidance.Allow planning time; official page says application/review may take 20 business days or more.
Animal bite or rabies exposureEnvironmental Health during business hours; Georgia Poison Control after hours.Victim details, animal type, owner info, date/time, location and medical status.
After-hours rabies note: For after-hours animal exposure or rabies concern, the official rabies page routes users to Georgia Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
🧾 Vital records

Forsyth County birth certificate, death certificate and marriage record help

Forsyth County vital records are not handled the same way as every Georgia county health department. Georgia DPH lists Forsyth County Probate Court as the Forsyth vital-record office at 100 West Courthouse Square, Suite 008, Cumming, GA 30040.

The Forsyth County Probate Court page says birth, death and marriage certificate requests can be made in writing or in person. It lists phone 770-781-2140 and email probatevital@forsythco.com to request forms.

The official birth certificate request form lists $25 for one birth certificate copy and $5 for additional copies ordered at the same time. Verify current fee and required ID before mailing or visiting.

Vital records officeForsyth County Probate Court, 100 West Courthouse Square, Suite 008.
Contact770-781-2140 and probatevital@forsythco.com.
Request methodsIn writing or in person, using the relevant request form.
Birth copy fee on form$25 first copy; $5 additional copies ordered at same time.
Mail requestForm says to include ID copy, payment and self-addressed stamped envelope.
Wrong office warningDo not call the clinical office for certificate forms unless staff specifically redirects you.
⚠️ Wrong office check

What Forsyth County Health Department may not be the right office for

Use the right office so your request does not get delayed.

Medical emergenciesCall 911 for immediate danger, severe symptoms, serious injury, overdose emergency or urgent safety risk.
Birth, death or marriage certificatesUse Forsyth County Probate Court or Georgia vital records guidance, not the clinical counter.
Hospital bills or outside medical recordsContact the hospital, clinic, insurer, lab or provider that created the bill or record.
SNAP, Medicaid case or cash benefitsThese usually route through Georgia benefits systems or DFCS, not the health department front desk.
Forsyth County NCUse North Carolina public health resources if you need Winston-Salem-area services.
Driver license or DMVDriver license, vehicle records and state ID are not public health department services.
❓ FAQ

Forsyth County Health Department FAQ

What is the Forsyth County Health Department phone number in Georgia?

The main clinical phone number is 770-781-6900. Environmental Health uses a separate number: 770-781-6909.

Where is the Forsyth County Health Department located?

Clinical services are at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. Environmental Health is at 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041.

What are the clinic hours?

Clinical hours are listed as Monday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The clinic closes Monday-Thursday from 12:30-1 p.m. for lunch.

What is the Forsyth County WIC phone number?

The District WIC phone number listed for Forsyth County is 1-888-371-9288. WIC is appointment-based, so call before visiting.

Does Forsyth County Health Department provide school vaccines?

Yes. Child and adolescent services include childhood immunizations. VFC vaccines may be available for qualifying children ages 6 weeks through 18 years.

Does Forsyth County Health Department offer adult vaccines and TB testing?

Yes. Adult health services list several adult immunizations and TB skin testing. The official adult health page notes that TB skin tests are not administered on Thursdays.

How do I make a children’s dental appointment?

Call or text 762-900-2109. District 2 lists dental care by appointment, and the official dental page explains eligibility and available dental services.

Does Forsyth County Health Department offer travel vaccines?

Yes. The travel clinic provides pre-travel consultation, required or recommended immunizations, yellow fever vaccination and malaria-prevention guidance by appointment only.

Who handles restaurant inspections, septic permits and rabies concerns?

Forsyth County Environmental Health handles food service, septic systems, public pools, rabies, body art, tourist accommodations and complaints. Call 770-781-6909.

Where do I get a Forsyth County birth certificate?

Forsyth County vital records route through Forsyth County Probate Court at 100 West Courthouse Square, Suite 008, Cumming, GA 30040. Call 770-781-2140 or email probatevital@forsythco.com.