Wilkes County Health Department provides complete health care for Wilkes County teenagers. The Health Department will see teens for well check visits (regular health care check-ups and screenings) and for sick visits if they do not have a doctor.

Services

Patients can receive:

• Immunizations
• Laboratory services
• Medications
• Physical exams
• Referrals when necessary
• Sports physicals

Care Management

Wilkes County Health Department also offers care management for those who are Medicaid eligible.

Confidentiality

Services for teenagers are confidential; however, teenagers are encouraged to discuss their health needs with their parents or guardians.

Mobile Expanded School Health (MESH)

Wilkes County Health Department provides care for high school teenagers at each high school for one day each week on the MESH Unit. Screenings, referrals, sports physicals and age-appropriate education are provided and services are coordinated with the school nurses.

Additional Information

For more information, please call 336-651-7450.