Tag: health
TJ student is on a mission to reduce light pollution
Rushil Kukreja, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is so committed to reducing light pollution, he founded a nonprofit organization and is working on drafting legislation to address the problem. He even spoke at a science summit at the United Nations in October on potential solutions. Princia, the 501(c)(3) Rushil … Continued
Help a young cancer patient meet her idol
It’s been an incredibly tough year for Cassidy Rajala, an Annandale sixth-grader who’s spent months in the hospital since being diagnosed with leukemia in December 2023. One of the bright spots has been her discovery of pop singer Benson Boone. During her stay at Inova Fairfax Children’s Hospital, the music therapist on staff taught her … Continued
New massage school hosts an open house
Annandale has a new massage school. The Alpha School of Massage is located in an office building at 7700 Little River Turnpike. Anyone interested in becoming a massage therapist – plus everyone else in the community – is invited to an open house on Jan. 24, 3:30-6:30 p.m. The first class will start on Feb. … Continued
Residents invited to a Mason District health fair Nov. 23
Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez invites the community to a free healthcare fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Mason Government Center.
Home healthcare company opening in Annandale
Agnes Home Health Care, a company in Centreville that helps people age in place, is opening a second location in Annandale on Nov. 25.
Inova settles false Medicaid claims
Inova has agreed to pay nearly $2.4 million in a settlement involving Medicaid claims with false information, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia announced Nov. 15.
Inova to open an EmPATH mental health unit
Inova Fairfax Hospital is opening an EmPATH center, a specialized unit that provides a safe, calming environment for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
Patient First offers free candy X-rays
Patient First, including the location at 7042A Little River Turnpike in Annandale, is offering free candy X-rays through Nov. 1.
Culmore Clinic needs more support to keep up with growth
Culmore Clinic, a health center that provides free care to disadvantaged adults, has seen explosive growth over the past year.
Health officials urge residents to get flu shots
Now that peak flu season is in full swing, public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated.
Annandale doctor pleads guilty to distributing controlled substances
An Annandale-based physician pled guilty in federal court for conspiring to distribute oxycodone and “purple drank,” the U.S. Department of Justice announced Oct. 9.
Board approves medical center to replace retail strip
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning special exception to replace an aging retail center on Arlington Boulevard with a medical building.
Night Watch to offer free tutoring
Night Watch Urgent Care, a pediatric healthcare center in Falls Church, is starting a free tutoring program called Brain Boosters.
Mason Government Center houses the Lions Clubs’ eyeglass recycling operation
When the Lions Club’s Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia lost its home in Arlington, Mason Supervisor Andres Jimenez stepped up to offer space in the Mason Government Center.
Patient First signs on as a Taste of Annandale sponsor
Patient First, the new health center in central Annandale, is showing its community spirit by signing on as the first sponsor of the 2024 Taste of Annandale. The Taste is an all-day community festival on Sept. 21 at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space and the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall on Columbia Pike. Located … Continued