New Guilford County Primary Care Clinic Opens with Free Health Screenings
Guilford County’s Division of Public Health is opening a new Primary Care Clinic at 1100 E. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro and will host an open house with free, confidential testing and health screenings on Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event removes common barriers — no insurance or appointment required — offering an accessible entry point to care for residents across the county.
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Guilford County’s Division of Public Health will open a new Primary Care Clinic at 1100 E. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro and is inviting the public to an open house on Nov. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. The open house will offer confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B and C, alongside free blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI and blood-sugar screenings. No insurance or appointment is required; walk-ins are welcome.
The clinic’s opening and the free services at the open house are intended to reduce barriers to basic and preventive health care for Guilford County residents. Confidential sexually transmitted infection testing and routine chronic disease screenings provide opportunities for early diagnosis, timely treatment, and linkage to ongoing care — especially for people who lack regular access to a primary care provider or who face financial, transportation or scheduling obstacles.
Public health experts note that offering no-cost, walk-in services can help reach populations that are traditionally underserved by the health care system, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, or wary of stigma associated with seeking care. By making testing confidential and removing the need for appointments or insurance documentation, the Division of Public Health aims to increase uptake of preventive services, lower barriers to treatment, and reduce transmission of infectious diseases in the community.
Beyond immediate screenings, a locally based primary care clinic has potential long-term benefits for the county’s health system. Early identification of hypertension, high cholesterol and elevated blood sugar can prompt lifestyle interventions and medical management that prevent more serious complications and reduce reliance on emergency departments for primary care needs. Strengthening the local safety net also supports broader health equity goals by improving access for people who have historically experienced gaps in care.
The clinic’s location on E. Wendover Avenue places it within Greensboro’s urban corridor, where convenient, walk-in access could serve a wide cross-section of the city and neighboring areas. For residents who take part in the open house, the services offered represent both immediate health checks and an introduction to a new entry point for ongoing primary care in Guilford County.
Residents planning to attend the Nov. 14 open house should arrive between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. for walk-in services. The event is an early step in the clinic’s effort to expand community-centered care and address persistent public health and social equity challenges in the county.
