Health Services for Adults
The Guilford County Division of Public Health provides a wide range of health services for adults. Some of these services are designed to address the healthcare needs of all Guilford County residents and all services are designed to meet the needs of uninsured/underinsured low income residents. Some services are available to any resident of North Carolina.
Additional Services for Women and Teens
Primary Care for Medicaid Carolina Access Women is available through the Guilford County Division of Public Health. As primary care provider for the North Carolina Medicaid Carolina Access Medicaid Managed Care program, women may designate the Women’s Health clinic as their primary care provider.
Family Planning Services provide a full range of birth control options plus education and counseling. New patient visit and annual return visits include a complete examination, pap test as indicated, and other laboratory as indicated. Included is our Regional Vasectomy Program for men.
Childbirth education classes are open to the public and offered to help families prepare for the best possible childbirth experience as well as to promote lifelong health and wellness. Classes are offered throughout the year and meet on the same night once a week for five (5) weeks. Medicaid covers the cost of the classes for the mother-to-be and her partner. For participants without Medicaid, the cost of the class series is $45 for the mother-to-be and her partner. Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register call 336-641-4718. Baby items donated by Covers4kids and the Junior League of Greensboro are given away during each class series.
Maternity Care is provided through pregnancy, including a six (6) week postpartum exam. Women who meet eligibility criteria for the Medicaid for Pregnant Women program, receive care for free. Other women are charged on a sliding scale according to income.
CenteringPregnancy™ is a new way of delivering prenatal care. It is a prenatal care that includes health assessment, education, and support. Women with similar due dates meet for their prenatal visits with two (2) co-facilitators about 10 times during their pregnancies in the same Centering room.
Note: Our Dental Clinic provides services to pregnant women who have a Medicaid card. Call 336-641-3152 for an appointment in Greensboro or 336-641-7733 for an appointment in High Point.
Primary Care for Medicaid Carolina Access Women is available through the Guilford County Division of Public Health. As primary care provider for the North Carolina Medicaid Carolina Access Medicaid Managed Care program, women may designate the Women’s Health clinic as their primary care provider.
Childbirth education classes are open to the public and offered to help families prepare for the best possible childbirth experience as well as to promote lifelong health and wellness. Classes are offered throughout the year and meet on the same night once a week for five (5) weeks. Medicaid covers the cost of the classes for the mother-to-be and her partner. For participants without Medicaid, the cost of the class series is $45 for the mother-to-be and her partner. Class size is limited, and registration is required. For more information or to register call 336-641-4718. Baby items donated by Covers4kids and the Junior League of Greensboro are given away during each class series.
Additional Services for Women and Men
Sexually Transmitted Infection appointments, including HIV testing, are available daily (weekdays, except holidays). Call early as same-day appointments are limited. For an appointment in either Greensboro or High Point, call 336-641-3245. Services are confidential and free of charge.
Skin Testing for Tuberculosis is available.
Adult Immunizations are available, usually for a fee.
International Travel Clinic provides up to the minute recommended vaccines for your travel destination. We also provide essential health and political information to help insure a safe and pleasurable travel experience. This program is self-sustaining, however, fees are very competitive. We are a Certified Yellow Fever Immunization Site approved clinic site. Email us at vpabon@guilfordcountync.gov with any questions.
Medication Assistance Program serves as a link between pharmaceutical companies and patients to provide low cost or free prescription medications. This service is available for residents who meet certain income restrictions and have no insurance coverage. Call 336-641-8030 (Greensboro) or 336-641-7620 (High Point) for more information.
Make an Appointment
Unless otherwise noted, call 336-641-3245 for an appointment in either Greensboro or High Point. Information is usually available in English and Spanish.