Guilford County Health Department 2026: Services & Phone

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Guilford County, North Carolina public-health guide

Guilford public health clinics, service phones and the right office to call

Guilford County Public Health serves a large part of the Triad from separate Greensboro and High Point locations. The main Public Health number is 336-641-7777, while clinic appointments, WIC, dental care, vital records and environmental-health work each use their own contacts.

For someone coming from Greensboro, High Point, Jamestown, Gibsonville, Summerfield, Oak Ridge or Browns Summit, the practical question is usually not just “what is the health department number?” It is which building, program and phone line handles the job you need done.

Greensboro clinic High Point clinic WIC Vaccines STI & TB Vital records Septic & wells
Main Public Health 336-641-7777 General service and department routing
Clinic scheduling 336-641-3245 Greensboro and High Point, except dental
Administration 1203 Maple St. Greensboro, NC 27405 · 8 AM-5 PM
Reviewed September 30, 2026 Confirm live appointment availability before travel
Quick answer

What does the Guilford County Health Department do?

Guilford County Department of Public Health provides clinical, nutrition, communicable-disease, maternal and child health, environmental-health, health-education and emergency-preparedness services. Most direct clinic care is routed through the Greensboro clinic at 1100 E. Wendover Ave. or the High Point clinic at 501 E. Green Drive.

Clinical services

Adult and child immunizations, family planning, maternity care, pregnancy testing, refugee health, STI/HIV services, TB testing and other preventive programs.

Children and family programs

WIC, school health, Every Baby Guilford, care-management programs, dental services, breastfeeding support and maternal-health services.

Environmental Health

Septic systems, wells, water testing, restaurant and lodging inspections, public pools, tattoos, children’s environmental health and health-hazard investigations.

Greensboro vs. High Point Many residents can use either of the two main clinic locations. Call 336-641-3245 first and ask which site can handle the service, appointment type and timing you need.
Locations

Guilford County Public Health locations in Greensboro and High Point

The department has several buildings, and not every program sits in the same place. Administration, clinical services, dental, WIC, water quality and vital records can use different addresses.

Location Address Main use Phone
Public Health Administration 1203 Maple St., Greensboro, NC 27405 Administration, health statistics, vital-record registration, community programs and department leadership. Main: 336-641-7777 · Administration: 336-641-3283
Greensboro Public Health Clinic 1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405 Immunizations, WIC, family planning, maternity, STI/HIV, TB, refugee health, pharmacy and medical records. Appointments: 336-641-3245
High Point Public Health Clinic 501 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260 Immunizations, WIC, family planning, maternity, STI/HIV, TB, dental, pharmacy and Vital Records registration. Appointments: 336-641-3245
Environmental Health / Water Quality 400 W. Market St., Suite 300, Greensboro, NC 27401 Water quality, wells, septic-system questions and related environmental-health programs. 336-641-7613
Chandler Dental Clinic 1103 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401 Public Health dental appointments. 336-641-3152
Phone directory

Guilford County Health Department phone numbers by service

Use the service-specific number when possible. The County publishes a detailed contact directory because clinical, WIC, dental, vital-record and environmental programs are spread across multiple locations.

Need Phone Route Important note
General Public Health 336-641-7777 Main Department number Use when you are not sure which program handles the request.
Clinic appointment 336-641-3245 Greensboro or High Point clinics Appointment line is listed 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; dental uses separate numbers.
After-hours nurse triage 336-641-3245 After-hours nurse line Listed for 5 p.m.-8 a.m.; use 911 for life-threatening emergencies.
WIC Greensboro 336-641-3214 1100 E. Wendover Ave. Application, appointments, food benefits and nutrition support.
WIC High Point 336-641-7571 501 E. Green Drive Same WIC program with High Point service location.
TB referral Greensboro 336-641-3256 Greensboro TB program Use for TB exposure/evaluation questions.
TB referral High Point 336-641-3777 High Point TB program Clinic appointment line remains 336-641-3245 for TB skin-test scheduling.
Dental Greensboro 336-641-3152 Chandler Dental Clinic Dental appointments do not use the general clinic appointment line.
Dental High Point 336-641-7733 High Point clinic dental services Call directly for appointment availability.
Vital Records registration Greensboro 336-641-3160 1203 Maple St. Registers births/deaths; certified copies use Register of Deeds.
Vital Records registration High Point 336-641-7991 501 E. Green Drive Public Health registration function, not the certified-copy counter.
Water / septic information 336-641-7613 Environmental Health / Water Quality Use for well testing and onsite wastewater information.
Food & lodging 336-641-3771 Environmental Health Restaurant, lodging, institution and related sanitation questions.
WIC

Guilford County WIC eligibility, offices and appointments

Guilford County WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals at no cost to eligible families. Appointments are available by phone, online and in person.

Greensboro WIC

1100 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. Phone 336-641-3214. Fax 336-641-4617. The County lists regular WIC hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

High Point WIC

501 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260. Phone 336-641-7571. Fax 336-641-6961. Regular WIC hours are listed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Confirm North Carolina residency

The applicant must live in North Carolina.

Meet a WIC category

The program serves qualifying pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age five.

Meet income rules

Household income is considered. People receiving Medicaid, SNAP/Food Stamps or Work First are already considered income eligible under the County guidance.

Complete nutrition assessment

A WIC nutritionist determines whether the applicant has a qualifying medical or nutritional need.

Fourth-Tuesday closure The County WIC page says both WIC clinics are closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Verify the schedule before making a morning trip.
What to bring For a certification appointment, current County instructions may require identification, proof of North Carolina residence and proof of income or qualifying benefits. Exact documents depend on the appointment type, so review the WIC instructions before arrival.
Immunizations

Child, adult and travel vaccines in Guilford County

Guilford County Public Health provides childhood, adult, refugee/immigrant and international-travel immunization services at the Greensboro and High Point clinics. Call 336-641-3245 to schedule.

School-age children

Current 2026 County notices list required school immunizations by appointment at both clinics Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during back-to-school season.

Vaccines for Children

Children may qualify for federally supplied vaccines if they are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, American Indian or Alaska Native.

Adult and travel vaccines

Adult vaccines and international-travel services are available by appointment. Travel planning should begin early because some vaccine series require several doses over time.

Insurance and payment The County says Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare are accepted for childhood immunizations with no out-of-pocket charge for covered vaccinations. Other insured clients may have claims filed but can be required to pay the billed amount at the visit.
Travel vaccines need planning Guilford County recommends allowing roughly three to six months when possible because some travel vaccinations require a two- or three-dose series. Travel consultations are in-person rather than handled as full phone consultations.
STI & TB

Confidential STI services and tuberculosis testing

STI testing and treatment

If you think you may have an STI, call 336-641-3245 for an appointment at Greensboro or High Point. Guilford County says these STI services are confidential and have no out-of-pocket cost at both sites.

Providers must report specified reportable STI and HIV diagnoses to Public Health under North Carolina rules.

Tuberculosis

For possible TB exposure or evaluation, call 336-641-3256 in Greensboro or 336-641-3777 in High Point. TB skin-test appointments use the central 336-641-3245 scheduling number.

The County says a small fee applies to TB skin testing at both clinic sites.

Possible active TB exposure If you have spent time with someone who has active TB disease or you have symptoms that could be TB, contact a healthcare provider or Public Health promptly. For immediate severe medical symptoms, seek emergency care.
Dental

Guilford County Public Health dental clinics

Dental appointments use different numbers from the main Public Health clinic scheduling line. County information lists Chandler Dental Clinic in Greensboro and dental services at the High Point Public Health location.

Greensboro dental

Chandler Dental Clinic
1103 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone: 336-641-3152

High Point dental

High Point Public Health Clinic
501 E. Green Drive, High Point, NC 27260
Phone: 336-641-7733

Pregnancy dental route The County’s adult-health information says its Dental Clinic provides services to pregnant women with Medicaid. Call the appropriate dental office before visiting to confirm current eligibility and appointment availability.
Vital records

Public Health registration vs. certified birth and death certificates

This is an important Guilford County distinction. The Public Health Vital Records Office is responsible for filing and registering births, deaths and fetal deaths. It is not the office that issues ordinary certified birth or death certificate copies to the public.

Record task Correct office Phone What to know
Register a Guilford County birth Public Health Vital Records Greensboro 336-641-3160 Hospitals or qualified medical professionals normally file births; special instructions apply to home births.
Register a death Public Health Vital Records Greensboro 336-641-3160 / High Point 336-641-7991 Death registration is a Public Health registrar function.
Certified birth/death copy Guilford County Register of Deeds Greensboro 336-641-7730 / High Point 336-641-7556 This is the correct public-facing route for certified copies.
Fetal death / stillbirth report NC DHHS Vital Records Unit 919-733-3000 County Public Health directs these copy requests to the state unit.
Autopsy/toxicology status NC Office of the Chief Medical Examiner 919-743-9000 Medical examiner results are separate from local certificate copies.
Certificate cost The Guilford County Register of Deeds currently lists certified copies of death certificates at $10 each. Verify the current fee and identification requirements for the exact certificate type before ordering.
Environmental Health

Septic systems, private wells, food permits and inspections

Guilford County Environmental Health handles a broad set of property and business issues. The most common homeowner routes are onsite wastewater/septic and private-well services; businesses often need food, lodging, pool or other regulatory review.

Septic systems

The On-site Wastewater Program performs soil/site evaluations, issues improvement permits and construction authorizations, inspects installation, handles repair permits and monitors certain pump systems.

Private wells and water testing

Water Quality provides private-well sampling for bacteria, inorganic contaminants, petroleum, pesticides and nitrate/nitrite. County staff collect the samples; residents should not bring their own samples to the office.

Restaurants and food businesses

Environmental Health reviews plans and permits restaurants, mobile food units and temporary food establishments and inspects food-service operations under North Carolina sanitation rules.

Start with the exact property or business address

For septic, well or environmental-health work, have the address and parcel/business details ready.

Ask which application applies

New construction, additions, repair work, food-service plan review and temporary events use different applications and fees.

Do not start regulated work too early

For septic installation, well work or a food establishment buildout, confirm the required review and approvals before covering work or opening for business.

Keep the permit and inspection file

Environmental-health records can matter later during property sales, expansions, repairs and ownership changes.

Finding an existing septic system The County says residents may call 336-641-7613 between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. for available information about a septic-system type and location when the County has an updated property file.
Current published fees

Examples of Guilford County Environmental Health fees

Fees depend on the exact permit and can change. The figures below are examples from the current County Environmental Health fee schedule and should be verified before submitting an application.

Service Published fee What it covers
New food-service facility plan review $250 Plan review for a new food-service establishment.
Food-service remodel plan review $125 Review of covered remodeling changes.
Mobile Food Unit plan review $200 Plan review for a mobile food unit.
Temporary Food Establishment $75 Current listed TFE permit fee.
Residential soil evaluation $100 per bedroom Current onsite-wastewater soil-evaluation fee.
Septic evaluation for an addition $100 Evaluation connected to a covered building addition.
Well-water trip charge $65 County staff travel for water-sampling service, before laboratory test charges.
Bacteria water test $50 Bacteriological testing in addition to applicable trip charge.
Inorganic full panel $70 Current full inorganic panel, including nitrate/nitrite, plus applicable trip charge.
Do not budget from an old screenshot. Permit and laboratory fees can change. Use the live County fee schedule when you are ready to apply or schedule testing.
Food & lodging

Opening or buying a food business in Guilford County

Environmental Health inspects restaurants, mobile food units, hotels, motels, nursing homes, hospitals, jails, schools and public pools. New food-service businesses generally need plan review before opening.

New establishment

Prepare the food-service concept, scaled plans and equipment information. County staff review plans for sanitation requirements and verify the installation before permitting the operation.

Buying an existing restaurant

A business may qualify for a transitional permit if the existing permit is active and operating conditions remain eligible. Major equipment removal, utility disconnection or structural changes can prevent transitional permitting.

Before signing a lease Talk to Environmental Health before spending heavily on construction or equipment. A location that worked for one menu or owner may need different review for your proposed operation.
Before you go

Guilford County Public Health visit checklist

Greensboro and High Point residents have more than one Public Health location, so confirming the program first can save a cross-county trip.

Clinic appointment: call 336-641-3245 and confirm whether Greensboro or High Point has the service and appointment time you need.
Vaccines: bring available immunization records, insurance information and school/work/travel requirements.
WIC: bring the applicants plus current ID, income/benefit and residence documentation requested for the appointment type.
STI/TB: use the clinic appointment line and ask about the service, confidentiality and any applicable TB testing fee.
Certified birth/death certificate: use Register of Deeds rather than the Public Health registrar counter.
Septic/well: bring the property address, parcel/site information and any existing permit or contractor details.
Food business: ask which plan-review application and fee apply before construction or opening.
Dental: call the dental clinic directly; regular clinic scheduling does not cover dental appointments.
After-hours help The County lists 336-641-3245 as its nurse triage line from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 instead.
FAQs

Guilford County Health Department FAQs

What is the Guilford County Health Department phone number?

The main Guilford County Public Health number is 336-641-7777. For appointments at the Greensboro or High Point clinic, call 336-641-3245.

Where is Guilford County Public Health located?

Administration is at 1203 Maple St. in Greensboro. The main Greensboro clinic is at 1100 E. Wendover Ave., and the High Point clinic is at 501 E. Green Drive.

What are Guilford County Public Health hours?

The administrative office lists 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic appointment line also operates during the business day, but individual clinics and programs can use different schedules. Confirm the exact service before visiting.

How do I make a clinic appointment?

Call 336-641-3245 for Greensboro or High Point Public Health appointments. Dental appointments use 336-641-3152 in Greensboro or 336-641-7733 in High Point.

How do I apply for WIC in Guilford County?

Call Greensboro WIC at 336-641-3214 or High Point WIC at 336-641-7571. Applicants can also use the County’s online referral process. Eligibility includes North Carolina residency, qualifying household income and a nutrition or medical need determined through WIC.

Where can my child get school vaccines in Guilford County?

School immunizations are offered by appointment at 1100 E. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro and 501 E. Green Drive in High Point. Call 336-641-3245 to schedule.

Does Guilford County offer STI testing?

Yes. Guilford County Public Health provides confidential STI services at its Greensboro and High Point clinics. The County currently states that there is no out-of-pocket cost for these STI services.

How do I get a certified Guilford County birth or death certificate?

Certified copies are obtained through the Guilford County Register of Deeds. Public Health Vital Records registers births and deaths but directs certificate-copy requests to the Register of Deeds.

Who handles septic permits in Guilford County?

Guilford County Environmental Health’s On-site Wastewater Program handles site evaluations, septic permits, construction authorizations, system inspections, repairs and certain required operation-and-maintenance inspections.

Can Guilford County test my private well water?

Yes. Water Quality offers private-well testing for bacteria, inorganic contaminants, petroleum, pesticides and nitrate/nitrite. County staff collect the water samples; residents should not bring samples to the office.

Independent information notice: Department-of-Health.org is not the Guilford County Department of Public Health, Guilford County Government, North Carolina DHHS, WIC, the Register of Deeds or a healthcare provider. This guide does not diagnose illness, book appointments, issue certified records, determine WIC eligibility, approve septic systems or issue environmental permits. For immediate medical danger call 911. Verify current service requirements directly with the responsible official office.