Gwinnett public health clinics, WIC, vaccines and Environmental Health contacts
If you search for the Gwinnett County Health Department, the public-health system you will encounter today is GNR Public Health, which serves Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties. The district office, clinical health centers, WIC clinics and Environmental Health office use different addresses and phone numbers.
For most residents, the fastest route is to identify whether you need a clinic appointment, WIC, vaccines, STI testing, TB care, school forms or an environmental permit before calling.
What does Gwinnett County public health handle?
GNR Public Health provides local preventive and clinical services such as immunizations, school screenings, STI testing, health screenings, WIC, tuberculosis services, disease monitoring and emergency preparedness. Environmental Health separately regulates restaurants, pools, body-art studios, hotels/motels and septic systems.
Vaccinations, health screenings, school forms, STI services and other preventive public-health care.
WIC provides food benefits, nutrition education and breastfeeding support through dedicated appointment routes.
Environmental Health handles food permits, inspections, pool rules, body art, tourist accommodations and septic systems.
Gwinnett County Health Department phone numbers
| Service | Phone | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Health-service appointments | 770-904-3717 | Clinic appointments, immunizations and general health-service scheduling. |
| District administrative office | 770-339-4260 | District administration and general program routing. |
| Lawrenceville Health Center | 770-339-4283 | Clinical public-health services in Lawrenceville. |
| Norcross Health Center | 770-638-5700 | Gwinnett clinical services near Norcross. |
| Centerville Health Center | 770-962-4295 | Health services in the Snellville/Centerville area. |
| WIC appointments | 770-513-9738 | WIC scheduling and eligibility routing. |
| Gwinnett Environmental Health | 770-963-5132 | Food permits, septic, pools, body art and environmental inspections. |
| Food/water illness hotline | 770-339-4284 | Suspected illness tied to a regulated business or facility. |
Lawrenceville, Norcross, Snellville and Buford health locations
455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 300
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
770-339-4283
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
5030 Georgia Belle Court
Norcross, GA 30093
770-638-5700.
3025-B Bethany Church Road, Suite 2400
Snellville, GA 30039
770-962-4295.
2755 Sawnee Avenue
Buford, GA 30518
770-614-2401
WIC services only.
Do you need an appointment at GNR Public Health?
Appointments are encouraged for most services. The central health-services appointment line is 770-904-3717.
Routine immunizations may be offered as walk-ins or appointments depending on staffing. Appointments are strongly recommended.
GNR states that STI testing does not require an appointment, although wait time depends on staffing and clinic volume.
Travel immunizations require an appointment. Plan ahead because destination-specific vaccines may need time before departure.
Gwinnett County WIC appointments and documents
Georgia WIC supports pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants and children through age five who meet program requirements. Benefits can include nutrition education, breastfeeding support and approved healthy foods through an eWIC card.
WIC appointments are required. Call 770-513-9738.
GNR lists proof of ID among the documents required for the WIC appointment.
Eligibility is income-based, so prepare current documentation requested by the WIC office.
You will also need documentation showing where you live.
Child, school, adult and travel vaccines
GNR Public Health provides vaccines for children and adults, including school-required vaccines and travel immunizations. The department also provides immunization-record support.
Children can receive required vaccinations and, when applicable, Georgia Immunization Certificate Form 3231 on the vaccination date.
Available vaccines include age- and risk-based vaccines such as MMR, Tdap, shingles, hepatitis and others based on current recommendations.
Destination-specific vaccines are available by appointment. Call before travel rather than waiting until the week of departure.
School vaccines, hearing, vision and dental screenings
Georgia students may need vaccine and screening documentation before entering school or childcare. GNR provides school-required vaccines as well as hearing, vision, dental and nutrition screenings.
STI testing and preventive-health clinic services
GNR offers STI testing through its health centers, with walk-in access depending on staffing. A separate HIV/STI program operates at 455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 500 in Lawrenceville.
No appointment is required under the current appointment policy, but walk-in patients are seen according to available staff capacity.
TB-related services use the Preventive Health Clinic at 455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 400, Lawrenceville, phone 678-442-6880.
Gwinnett food, pool, body-art, hotel and septic regulation
Gwinnett Environmental Health is located at 455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 600, Lawrenceville. It is separate from the health clinic and handles business, property and sanitation regulation.
Restaurant plan review, permitting, inspections, temporary events, mobile food and food-safety enforcement.
Public swimming pools and spas are inspected and regulated through Environmental Health.
Installation, applications, inspections and complaint routing for onsite sewage systems.
Tattoo, piercing and microblading establishments use Environmental Health forms and regulatory requirements.
Tourist accommodations are part of the environmental inspection system.
GNR provides an online complaint route for regulated facilities and Environmental Health problems.
Gwinnett restaurant permits and the 2026 Food Code change
Environmental Health regulates restaurants, school cafeterias, institutional food facilities, catering operations, temporary events and mobile food service operations. Work can include plan review before construction, permitting, operator education and routine inspection.
Gwinnett septic permits and inspections
GNR Environmental Health regulates septic-system installations as part of Georgia’s onsite sewage program. Property owners should verify permit requirements before installing, replacing or making construction changes that could affect an onsite wastewater system.
Georgia vital records: birth and death certificates
Birth and death certificates are part of Georgia’s statewide Vital Records system. Georgia says all 159 county vital-record offices can issue Georgia birth and death certificates, while the State Office of Vital Records also accepts eligible online, mail and in-person requests.
Certified birth and death records have eligibility rules. Applicants may need a qualifying family or legal relationship plus physical government-issued photo identification.
Georgia’s online ROVER system currently lists $25 per certified copy plus an $8 online processing fee.
Which Gwinnett public-health office should you use?
Call 770-904-3717 and ask for Lawrenceville, Norcross or Centerville vaccine availability.
Call 770-513-9738. WIC appointments are required.
GNR currently allows walk-in STI testing depending on staffing, or you can call the appointment line before visiting.
Use Gwinnett Environmental Health at Suite 600 and the current restaurant plan-review/forms page.
Call Gwinnett Environmental Health at 770-963-5132 rather than the clinical health-center number.
Use the Georgia Vital Records system or an authorized county Vital Records office rather than assuming the clinic front desk issues the record.
What to prepare before visiting a Gwinnett health office
Official Gwinnett and Georgia public-health links
Gwinnett County Health Department FAQs
What is the Gwinnett County Health Department phone number?
For health-service appointments, call GNR Public Health at 770-904-3717. The Lawrenceville Health Center’s direct number is 770-339-4283.
Where is the Gwinnett County Health Department in Lawrenceville?
The Lawrenceville Health Center is at 455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 300, Lawrenceville, GA 30046. The district administrative office is separately located at 2570 Riverside Parkway.
What are the Lawrenceville Health Center hours?
The current location page lists Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with Saturday and Sunday closed.
Does Gwinnett County Health Department accept walk-ins?
Some services do. STI testing currently does not require an appointment, and routine immunizations may accept walk-ins depending on staffing. Appointments are encouraged.
What is the Gwinnett WIC phone number?
Call 770-513-9738 for WIC appointments. GNR states that WIC appointments are required.
Does Gwinnett County offer school vaccines?
Yes. GNR Public Health provides school-required vaccines and related screenings. Call 770-904-3717 to schedule or confirm walk-in availability.
Who handles restaurant inspections in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett Environmental Health regulates covered food service establishments and can be reached at 770-963-5132.
What is the Gwinnett food-poisoning complaint number?
GNR’s Food and Water-borne Illness Hotline is 770-339-4284.
Who handles septic systems in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett Environmental Health handles septic-system regulation, applications and inspections. The office is at 455 Grayson Hwy., Suite 600, Lawrenceville, phone 770-963-5132.
Where do I get a Georgia birth certificate?
Georgia birth and death certificates are handled through the Georgia Vital Records system and authorized county Vital Records offices. Check the official state system for the current local office, eligibility documents and ordering methods.