Renovations complete at Health Department

Since last May the Surry County Health and Nutrition Center has been undergoing extensive renovations to improve efficiency and create a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Officials there recently announced that renovations have been completed and clinics will begin to move back to the ground floor of the Main Building.

In order to complete the move, the Health and Nutrition Center announced the following closures of some offices on Thursday, May 16.

Closed that day will be:

• Lab and Immunizations

• Adult Primary Care

• Adult Behavioral Health

• Women’s Preventative Health

Additionally, the following clinics will be closed the following day, Friday, May 17 to allow for moving day:

• Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

• Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Program

• Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program

Health Department staff said that Pediatrics and Dental will continue to operate in their usual location; however, starting May 20, all of the other clinics including Lab, Immunizations, Adult Primary Care, Adult Behavioral Health, Women’s Preventative Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Program will be located in in the department’s Main Health building.

To aid visitors in navigating the changes, maps and signage will be clearly displayed throughout campus to assist patients in finding their destination.

The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center will reopen for normal business hours, from 8:15 a.m. to -5 p.m. with early morning clinic appointments available starting at 7:30 a.m. for Main Health clinics, on Monday, May 20, 2024.

“We strive to provide our community with the best possible care and look forward to continuing that level of care in our newly renovated clinic areas,” they wrote in a statement.

“Stay tuned on our Facebook page (@SurryCountyHealthandNutritionCenter) and Public Health App for more information about an open house event to tour the updated clinic space.” For additional information or questions, please call 336-401-8400.