Tag: health
Providence lifeguards honored for saving swimmer’s life
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department honored four lifeguards at the Providence Rec Center on July 16 “for their extraordinary actions during a water emergency,” the Park Authority reports. Lifeguards Michaela Zawadzki, Juliet Raimando, and Anna Parker, along with Manager on Duty Jeremy Alexander, responded immediately after a swimmer became unresponsive in the pool in … Continued
The Culmore Clinic is moving for the second time this year
Five months after the Culmore Clinic moved to a temporary location in Bailey’s Crossroads while a new permanent space is being constructed, it’s being forced to move again. The Culmore Clinic relocated to the Bailey’s Crossroads branch of the Columbia Crossroads Baptist Church at 3253 Glen Carlin Road in February. In May, Columbia Crossroads sold … Continued
Heat and air pollution affect Fairfax County
Fairfax County activated its Heat Plan for today, July 18, while the air quality remains at unhealthy levels due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires. The National Weather Service expects a heat index value of around 105 for today. Fairfax County Public Schools has canceled all outdoor activities scheduled on school fields and courts from … Continued
Happy Independence Day! but try to stay cool
While many of you will be celebrating outdoors today, it’s going to be healthier to stay inside. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s air quality forecast for Northern Virginia for Saturday, July 4, is 209, which puts it in the “very unhealthy” category. (A “good” air quality index is 50 or less.) The DEQ says … Continued
County activates heat plan
Fairfax County has activated its Heat Plan for Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme heat. The National Weather Service predicts “dangerous, record-breaking heat” with a high temperature for Annandale of 99 degrees and a heat index as high as 106 today. On Thursday, the temperature could reach 102, with a heat … Continued
Styrofoam banned for food sellers
Beginning July 1, all food establishments in Virginia are required to eliminate the use of Styrofoam containers. This ban applies to restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and other food service operations, regardless of size. A law passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021 banned single-use Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), commonly known as Styrofoam, for food vendors … Continued
Health & Wellness Hub offers services under one roof
Bailey’s Crossroads residents have a one-stop center for health and educational services for children and adults at a church in Bailey’s Crossroads. The following organizations are providing free services at the Health & Wellness Hub established by the Place-Based Initiative (PBI), a project of George Mason University’s School of Public Health: It’s more convenient for … Continued
Annandale clinic offers a holistic approach to health
A relatively new clinic in Annandale focuses on a holistic approach to wellness, combining non-traditional therapies with primary care services. Happy Health & Wellness, located at 4304 Evergreen Lane, #104, in Annandale, accepts most health insurance carriers, says lead provider Kristin Brockler, who has a doctorate in medical science from the Yale School of Medicine. … Continued
Beauty school and salon to open in Annandale
A cosmetology school is expected to open in June on the corner of Columbia Pike and Annandale Road in central Annandale. The KH Beauty & Esthetics Institute is located in the building formerly occupied by Thauma Korean Fashion. The owner, Katy Hennessey, plans to offer classes leading to certifications in cosmetology, acrylic nails, and eyelash … Continued
Scalp spa to open in Seven Corners
Something new and different is coming to a long-vacant building in Seven Corners. The building, at 6320 Castle Place, will be the second location of Redwood K-Wellness, a spa focusing on scalp treatments aimed at producing thick, full, and healthy hair. The new scalp spa is expected to open in August or September, says an … Continued
Community invited to a health fair on May 16
A community health fair on Saturday, May 16, is bringing resources and hands-on experiences focusing on how residents can get stronger, live longer, and stay connected. The Stronger Together Health Fair will be at the Annandale Volunteer Fire Department’s social hall, at 7128 Columbia Pike, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Connection … Continued
Virginia enacts paid family and medical leave
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark legislation on May 11 that creates a paid family and medical leave program. Some 3 million workers will now be able to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave to welcome a new baby, recover from a serious illness, care for a loved one, or meet the unique … Continued
Police to get AEDs to help save lives
The Fairfax County Police Department is equipping patrol officers with devices for reviving heart attack victims. Each police station will receive five portable automated external defibrillators. Every second matters when someone experiences a cardiac emergency. “Quick access to an AED, combined with immediate intervention and CPR, can significantly improve a person’s chance of survival,” the … Continued
A Seven Corners block party has a serious message
A block party at the Wilston Multicultural Center in Seven Corners on May 9 featured free food, clothing, and backpacks, plus entertainment, kids’ activities, and health screenings. It also focused on something a lot of people don’t want to think about. The event was sponsored by Infinite Legacy, an organization that encourages people to consider … Continued
Art helps teens cope with mental health challenges
Teens grappling with mental health issues can find a way to express their feelings through art. That’s the premise for the Bridging the Gap art exhibit and reception at the Minnie Peyton Community Center in Bailey’s Crossroads on April 24. The event was organized by the Fairfax County Youth Move chapter, an organization made up … Continued