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  1. Saturday, July 31, 2010
    1. Board of Health Annual Work Retreat
      9:00 AM - Board Room at the Health Department, 799 N. Highland Ave., Winston-Salem, NC
  2. Monday, August 09, 2010
    1. Diabetes Support Group
      5:30 PM - 799 N. Highland Ave.
  3. Tuesday, August 10, 2010
    1. IMRC-Advocacy Team Meeting
      2:00 PM - PHS Library
  4. Tuesday, August 17, 2010
    1. Three Day CPR Classes
      3:30 PM -
  5. Wednesday, August 18, 2010
    1. Three Day CPR Classes
      3:30 PM -
  6. Thursday, August 19, 2010
    1. Three Day CPR Classes
      3:30 PM -
  7. Wednesday, August 25, 2010
    1. Executive Committee of Healthy Community Coalition Meeting
      2:00 PM - PHS Library

Public Health News

  1. Potentially Rabid Fox Encounters Public

    Potentially Rabid Fox Encounters Public

    The Forsyth County Department of Public Health was made aware on Thursday, June 15th, of a grey fox that confronted several individuals in the Business 40/South Hawthorne Road area of Forsyth County.

  2. What is it Really Like to be a Teen Parent?

    What is it Really Like to be a Teen Parent?

    Rolanda Coleman from the Forsyth County Health Department will be in Teen Central to present a teen pregnancy prevention workshop on August 10th at 5:00 pm.

  3. Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition News

    Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition News

    On May 6th, the Forsyth County Infant Mortality Reduction Coalition hosted its 2010 Spring Luncheon at First Christian Church to raise public awareness about infant mortality in Forsyth County. Attendees included Coalition members and community partners from healthcare, public health, local and state legislature, media general, community agencies, and academic institutions. Read more about the event.

  4. July is UV Safety Month

    July is UV Safety Month

    UV Safety Month is a great time to spread the message of sun, fun and UV safety to your community. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. UV rays can also damage your eyes.

  5. Buy It Local!

    Buy It Local!

    Summertime means an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables. The Forsyth Co. Dept. of Public Health encourages residents to shop at local Farmers Markets for fresh, affordable, and tasty local produce.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Forsyth County Department of Public Health is to advance policies and practices that promote equality in health, prevent disease, & protect the environment.

Adopted by the Board of Health 1/7/09.

Accredited Health Department 2009-2013

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