Department of Public Health, North Carolina

Public Health

Minority diabetes prevention program does enrollment for remote classes

Published by Todd Luck / May 20, 2020

The North Carolina Minority Diabetes Prevention Program (NC MDPP) is continuing its educational program with remote cohorts to help people reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes.

Public Health

Residents encouraged to wear cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Published by Todd Luck / April 22, 2020

The Forsyth County Public Health Department encourages residents to wear a cloth face covering when going out to do essential activities to stop the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Department of Social Services

County in partnership to help homeless during COVID-19 outbreak

Published by Todd Luck / April 15, 2020

A coordinated effort between Forsyth County, City of Winston-Salem and the Continuum of Care is addressing the needs of the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health

It's National Pharmacy Week!

Published by Monica Cruz, BSPH / October 23, 2019

During the 2019 National Pharmacy Week we would like to send out a big thanks and show our appreciation to our wonderful Pharmacy team! The many services that it provides for our community are immeasurable and we could not do it without each valued pharmacy team member.

Public Health

Stepping Up’s Pam Goodine is Peer Support Specialist of the Year

Published by Todd Luck / October 8, 2019

Forsyth County Stepping Up’s Pam Goodine has received the Peer Support Specialist of the Year award from NC-H.O.P.E.

Public Health

Forsyth County Public Health Nurse Honored with National Award

Published by Sarah Frantz Isom, MPH, CHES / September 20, 2019

The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program at Forsyth County Department of Public Health is proud to announce that one of their own, Keisha Lucas, has been awarded the Tenacious Caregiver Award through the National Service Office of Nurse-Family Partnership.