Forsyth County Health Department 2026: Services & Phone

🏥 Forsyth County GA public health guide · 2026

Forsyth County Health Department GA Services, Phone, Hours, WIC & Official Help

This guide covers the official Forsyth County Health Department in Cumming, Georgia. It explains the main phone number, clinical hours, WIC contact, child and adult health services, women’s health, travel clinic, dental care, environmental health, food service, septic permits, rabies help and the correct office to contact before visiting.

Because “Forsyth County Health Department” can also refer to other counties in the United States, this page is written specifically for the Georgia office at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040.

☎️ Clinical phone: 770-781-6900 📍 Cumming, Georgia 🥗 District WIC: 1-888-371-9288 🧒 Child & adolescent health ✈️ Travel clinic 🌿 Environmental Health: 770-781-6909
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☎️ Main clinical contact

For general clinical questions, call 770-781-6900. Clinical services, including WIC, are listed at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. Official clinical hours are Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM.

✅ Quick answer

Forsyth County Health Department phone number, hours and service help

The official Forsyth County Health Department in Georgia lists its clinical services phone number as 770-781-6900. Clinical services, including WIC, are available at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. The clinic lists hours of Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, with lunch closure Monday through Thursday from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

The department offers child and adolescent services, women’s health, adult health, children’s dental clinic, travel clinic, WIC, immunizations, STD and HIV testing, tuberculosis skin testing, travel vaccines and environmental health services. The environmental health office has moved to 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041 and uses a separate phone number: 770-781-6909.

The department notes that some services are by appointment only and that the clinic may close once a month for staff meetings or inventory. Calling before you visit is the safest choice when you need a specific clinic, WIC appointment, travel vaccine, dental appointment, environmental permit or document.

☎️ Clinical phone 770-781-6900
📍 Clinical location 428 Canton Hwy
Cumming, GA 30040
🌿 Environmental phone 770-781-6909
🥗 District WIC clinic 1-888-371-9288
🕗 Tuesday extended hours Clinical services listed until 7:00 PM on Tuesdays.
⚠️ Appointment note Some services are by appointment only; verify before visiting.
📌 Fast facts

Forsyth County Health Department fast facts for 2026

Official clinical site ForsythHD.com is the official county health department site.
Main clinical phone 770-781-6900
Clinical fax 770-781-6929
Environmental health phone 770-781-6909
Clinical hours Monday–Thursday full-day schedule; Friday morning schedule.
WIC District WIC Clinic phone: 1-888-371-9288.
Travel clinic Appointment only; ideal booking is 6–8 weeks before departure.
Environmental health Food service, septic systems, pools, rabies, body art and complaints.
🔎 Source verification

Official verification for Forsyth County Health Department GA

Publish-ready as of: May 10, 2026.

This guide was prepared from official Forsyth County Health Department and District 2 Public Health resources, including the main clinic page, child and adolescent services, women’s health, adult health, travel clinic, environmental health, food service, rabies, permitting and District 2 location information.

Clinic hours, appointment rules, WIC availability, dental schedules, travel vaccine availability, environmental health fees, food permit procedures, septic requirements and holiday closures can change. Always verify the current official page or call the correct office before visiting, paying a fee, booking travel services or relying on a deadline.

🧭 Contents

What this Forsyth County Health Department guide covers

☎️ Contact

Forsyth County Health Department phone number, address and hours

The official Forsyth County Health Department website lists the clinical office 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.

Official clinical hours are listed as Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The clinic is closed Monday through Thursday from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch.

The website also notes that the clinic closes once a month for staff meetings or inventory, usually near the end of the month, and advises users to call to verify times for specific services because some services are conducted by appointment only.

Main clinical phone 770-781-6900
Clinical fax 770-781-6929
Clinical address 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040
Environmental Health address 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041
Clinical lunch closure Monday–Thursday, 12:30 PM–1:00 PM
Best first step Call before visiting if you need a specific service, appointment or form.
🧰 Services

What services does Forsyth County Health Department provide?

Forsyth County Health Department provides both clinical and environmental public health services. The clinical side includes care for children, adolescents, women and adults, while the environmental health side handles restaurant inspections, septic permits, public pools, rabies, complaints, body art and more.

Child and adolescent health Well-child checkups, screenings, WIC, childhood immunizations, car seat classes and referral programs.
Women’s health Family planning, prenatal case management, cancer screenings and breast and cervical cancer prevention services.
Adult health Lab work, screenings, pregnancy tests, STD/HIV testing, tuberculosis skin testing and adult immunizations.
Children’s dental clinic Dental services and oral-health support for children.
Travel clinic Pre-travel consultation, required or recommended vaccines, yellow fever vaccination and malaria-prevention guidance.
Environmental health Septic systems, food service, pools, rabies, complaints, body art, tourist accommodations and commercial plan review.
🧒 Child health

Child and adolescent health, school vaccines and car seat help

The official child and adolescent services page says Forsyth County Health Department provides well-child checkups for children ages 0–21, hearing, vision and dental screenings, WIC support, childhood immunizations, monthly car seat classes, car seat check appointments, Children’s First intake and referral, Babies Born Healthy applications, and Babies Can’t Wait or Children’s Medical Services referrals.

The page also explains that Vaccine for Children state-supplied vaccines are available for 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.

Well-child services Checkups for children ages 0–21.
School vaccine intent Childhood immunizations, hearing, vision and dental screenings.
Car seat support Monthly car seat classes and appointment times for checks.

Parent visit tip

Bring prior immunization records, school forms, insurance or Medicaid information if applicable, and ask whether the exact vaccine or screening your child needs is available on the day you plan to visit.

🥗 WIC

Forsyth County WIC phone number and nutrition services

Official county and District 2 public health pages list WIC services for pregnant women, infants and children in need. The program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and counseling tailored to individual needs.

The District 2 Public Health page lists the District WIC Clinic phone number as 1-888-371-9288. Because WIC services are appointment-based, residents should call before visiting to confirm eligibility documents, appointment availability and current clinic instructions.

WIC phone 1-888-371-9288
WIC may help with Supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding counseling and referrals.
Best next step Call the District WIC Clinic to ask about appointments and required documents.
👩 Women’s health

Women’s health, family planning and cancer screening services

The official women’s health page says these services are by appointment only. Listed services include family planning education, physical exams, counseling, minor gynecological treatments, various birth-control methods, prenatal case management for eligible Medicaid patients, cancer screenings and mammogram referrals.

The page also lists a Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program for low-income women without insurance. Since women’s health appointments can involve eligibility, records and time-sensitive follow-up, calling the clinic before visiting is essential.

Family planning Education, exams, counseling and birth-control methods.
Prenatal case management Support for eligible Medicaid patients during pregnancy.
Cancer screening Breast exams, mammogram referrals and breast/cervical cancer prevention services.
🩺 Adult health

Adult health services, testing and adult immunizations

The official adult health page lists laboratory work-ups with a physician order, fingersticks for cholesterol, glucose or hemoglobin, venipuncture and lab draws, hearing, vision and dental screenings, pregnancy tests, STD and HIV testing and education, and tuberculosis skin testing.

The page notes that tuberculosis skin tests are not administered on Thursdays. The adult immunization list includes COVID vaccine, polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, combined hepatitis A and B, flu, pneumonia, TDaP, Td, varicella, meningitis and MMR vaccines.

Testing Lab work, pregnancy tests, STD/HIV testing and TB skin testing.
Adult vaccines COVID, hepatitis, flu, pneumonia, TDaP, Td, varicella, meningitis and MMR.
Important TB note TB skin tests are not administered on Thursdays.
🦷 Dental care

Children’s dental clinic and oral-health support

The official site lists a Children’s Dental Clinic as one of the main clinical services. District 2 Public Health also lists dental care for children up to age 19 on Tuesday and Thursday by appointment, with the listed dental appointment phone number 762-900-2109.

Parents searching for dental care should confirm eligibility, appointment availability, accepted coverage, age rules and required documents before visiting.

Dental age range Dental care listed for children up to age 19.
Appointment days Tuesday and Thursday by appointment.
Dental phone 762-900-2109
✈️ Travel clinic

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. The official page says all travel services, including yellow fever vaccine, are offered by appointment only.

The clinic recommends making an appointment 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Payment options listed on the official page include cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

Travel clinic helps with Pre-travel counseling, travel vaccines and malaria-prevention recommendations.
Yellow fever The clinic is listed as a designated Yellow Fever Vaccination Center.
Best timing Book 6–8 weeks before international travel when possible.
🌿 Environmental health

Forsyth County Environmental Health office, phone and services

The official environmental health office has moved to 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041. The official phone number is 770-781-6909, and the fax number is 678-807-7343.

Official environmental health programs include land use and septic tanks, food service, public pools, complaints, rabies, body art and microblading, tourist accommodations, environmental-health fees and commercial building plan review.

The main department site lists Environmental Health hours as Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Environmental office 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041
Phone 770-781-6909
Programs Septic, food service, pools, complaints, rabies, body art and tourist accommodations.
🍽️ Food safety

Food service, restaurant inspections and complaint help

The official Environmental Health pages provide links for food service rules, food service scores, restaurant inspections, food-service resources, temporary food service and applications. This is the correct section for restaurant operators, food-service applicants and residents looking for official inspection resources.

If you are opening or modifying a food business, use the official food-service application materials and permit guidance before operating. If you are reporting a restaurant concern, use the official complaints section or call Environmental Health rather than relying on private review sites.

Food service scores Official inspection-score resources are linked from the Environmental Health pages.
New operators Use official food-service application packets and plan-review guidance.
Complaints Restaurant complaints are handled through Environmental Health.
🏠 Septic & land use

Septic systems, land use, lot approvals and building plan review

The official Environmental Health page lists land-use programs for septic systems, temporary toilets and performance evaluations of existing septic systems. The commercial building plan-review page says the office prefers PDF or DWF plans and lists office hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Residents and builders searching for lot approvals, septic permits, building plans, existing-system evaluations or onsite sewage rules should use the Environmental Health office, not the clinical office.

Use Environmental Health for Septic tanks, lot approvals, onsite sewage questions and system evaluations.
Plan review Commercial building plans are handled through Environmental Health.
Best call-before-you-go reason Permits, documents, fees and plan formats may vary by project.
🐾 Rabies

Animal bites, rabies consultation and after-hours reporting

The official rabies page says the department investigates animal exposures to determine whether there is rabies risk. Dogs and cats that bite or scratch people must be observed for ten days, and contact with wild animals such as bats, raccoons, skunks, foxes or coyotes should be reported to the office.

The page says Environmental Health is available for consultation between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. After hours, incidents should be reported to Georgia Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Call Environmental Health for Animal bites, scratches and possible rabies exposure questions during business hours.
After-hours rabies contact Georgia Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
⚠️ Avoid wrong office

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

The department handles many public health services, but not every medical, hospital, insurance or benefit issue. Calling the wrong office can delay help.

Emergency medical care Call 911 for immediate danger, severe symptoms, major injury or urgent emergencies.
Private hospital bills Start with the hospital, clinic, provider or insurer that issued the bill.
Georgia Medicaid or SNAP case questions These may require the proper state benefit agency or caseworker.
Records from outside providers Contact the clinic or provider that created those medical records.
🧾 Checklist

What to prepare before visiting Forsyth County Health Department

Visits go more smoothly when you know the exact service and bring the right documents. Use this practical checklist before you call or visit.

For child services Vaccine records, school forms, Medicaid or insurance details, child information and any referral papers.
For WIC Appointment details, identity documents, pregnancy or child information and any documents requested by the WIC clinic.
For women’s health Appointment confirmation, insurance or sliding-scale information, prior records and any screening questions.
For adult services Physician order if required, prior lab information, ID and exact test or vaccine request.
For travel clinic Destination, travel dates, vaccine history, medication list and passport/travel itinerary if useful.
For environmental permits Property address, project plans, application forms, business details and any required permit documents.
🆓 Free vs paid

Free vs paid services at Forsyth County Health Department

Some services may be offered through public programs, state-supplied vaccines, sliding-scale fees or eligibility-based support. Other services may involve appointment charges, clinic fees, travel-vaccine costs, environmental-health fees or permit-related costs.

May be lower-cost or eligibility-based WIC, VFC vaccines, family planning sliding-scale services and some screening programs.
May involve official fees Travel services, some adult services, environmental permits, inspections, septic reviews and food-service applications.
Travel clinic note Official travel clinic pages list payment by cash, debit, Visa, MasterCard or Discover.
Best fee advice Ask for the exact official fee before your appointment or permit submission.
🌐 Portal confusion

Which official Forsyth County page should you use?

Forsyth County Health Department has different official paths for clinical services and environmental health. Using the right page matters.

Use the main health department site for Child health, women’s health, adult health, dental clinic, travel clinic and general clinical contact.
Use District 2 Public Health for County overview, service schedule, WIC number, dental appointment information and official regional context.
Use Environmental Health for Food service, septic, pools, rabies, complaints, body art, tourist accommodations and plan review.
Use Georgia Poison Control for After-hours animal exposure or rabies concerns listed by the official rabies page.
🧭 Step by step

How to get the right Forsyth County Health Department help

1

Choose the exact service

Decide whether you need child health, WIC, women’s health, adult services, dental care, travel clinic or environmental health.

2

Use the matching official page

Clinical and environmental services use different pages and different phone numbers. Start with the correct one.

3

Call before visiting when timing matters

Call 770-781-6900 for clinical services, 1-888-371-9288 for District WIC, or 770-781-6909 for Environmental Health.

4

Bring the right documents

Bring vaccine records, referral forms, travel details, appointment information, permit documents or property information based on your service.

5

Use emergency services for immediate danger

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. For after-hours rabies concerns, the official page directs users to Georgia Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

🚨 Emergency note

Do not use routine clinic contact for immediate danger

If someone has a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911. If you have an after-hours animal exposure or rabies concern, the official rabies page directs users to Georgia Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

🗺️ Map

Forsyth County Health Department map and office location

The map below points to the clinical health department office in Cumming, Georgia. Environmental Health is located separately at 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, so confirm the correct office before driving.

❓ FAQ

Forsyth County Health Department FAQ

Which Forsyth County Health Department does this page cover?

This guide covers the official Forsyth County Health Department in Cumming, Georgia, located at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040.

What is the Forsyth County Health Department phone number?

The main clinical phone number is 770-781-6900. The Environmental Health office uses 770-781-6909.

What are Forsyth County Health Department clinical hours?

The official site lists Monday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tuesday 8:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, with lunch closure Monday through Thursday from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Does Forsyth County Health Department offer WIC?

Yes. WIC services are listed for pregnant women, infants and children in need. The District WIC Clinic phone number is 1-888-371-9288.

Does Forsyth County Health Department offer childhood vaccines?

Yes. The official child and adolescent services page lists childhood immunizations for children ages 6 weeks through 18 years, including Vaccine for Children options for eligible children.

Does Forsyth County Health Department offer adult testing and vaccines?

Yes. Official adult-health services include lab work, screenings, pregnancy tests, STD/HIV testing, TB skin testing and adult vaccines such as flu, hepatitis, pneumonia, TDaP, varicella, meningitis and MMR.

Does Forsyth County Health Department have a travel clinic?

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

How far ahead should I book a travel clinic appointment?

The official travel clinic page recommends booking 6 to 8 weeks before departure when possible.

Where is Forsyth County Environmental Health located now?

The official Environmental Health office is located at 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041.

What does Forsyth County Environmental Health handle?

Official programs include septic systems, food service, public pools, restaurant complaints, rabies, body art and microblading, tourist accommodations, environmental-health fees and commercial building plan review.

Who do I call after hours for a rabies concern?

The official rabies page directs users to Georgia Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 after hours.

Is this the official Forsyth County Health Department website?

No. This is an independent informational guide. For current hours, appointments, fees, clinic changes or permit rules, use the official Forsyth County Health Department or District 2 Public Health pages.

📝 Editorial note

Independent guide and official-use disclaimer

This article is an independent guide created to help users understand Forsyth County Health Department services, phones, hours, WIC, child health, women’s health, adult health, travel clinic, environmental health, restaurant inspections, septic permits and official links.

It is not the official Forsyth County Health Department website and does not provide medical, legal, insurance, permit or emergency advice. Before visiting, paying a fee, booking travel services, relying on clinic hours or submitting permit documents, verify details directly with the official department or District 2 Public Health.

⭐ Final summary

Bottom line for Forsyth County Health Department GA

For the Forsyth County Health Department in Cumming, Georgia, the main clinical phone number is 770-781-6900. Clinical services are listed at 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040. The Environmental Health office is separate at 2435 Freedom Pkwy, Suite 2400, Cumming, GA 30041 with phone 770-781-6909.

The department provides child and adolescent health, WIC, women’s health, adult health, children’s dental clinic, travel clinic, immunizations and environmental health services. The strongest user path is simple: identify the exact service, use the matching official page, and call ahead when appointments, hours, fees or documents matter.

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