Last Friday morning, dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Wake County Public Health Center. The 154,000-square-foot facility, located at 200 Swinburne St., is set to officially open on February 23, just minutes from the original structure on Sunnybrook Road, which served the community for nearly 40 years.
The new four-story building features a five-level parking deck and a public lot with eight EV charging stations. Green spaces, outdoor shelters, benches, walking paths, and outdoor WiFi enhance the environment, while color-coordinated interiors are designed to improve efficiency and the patient experience. Security will be strengthened with metal detectors and staff, and visitors can check in at kiosks for various clinics.
Wake County Public Health offers a wide range of services in the new facility, including dental care, children’s, prenatal and women’s clinics, vaccinations, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, and other critical health services. Attendees received a tour of the center, which includes a centralized front desk, waiting areas tailored for small children, redesigned laboratory spaces, mobile staff work areas, and expanded dental treatment rooms equipped with the latest technology…