Tag: health
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 Caio … 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
Health & Wellness: You’re being sold a better life – thousands of times a day
By Rachel Martin The average person is exposed to somewhere between 4,000 and 10,000 advertisements every single day. At first, that number sounds ridiculous. But when you factor in social media, TV, podcasts, emails, billboards – it adds up quickly. And here’s the important part: The best ads don’t just sell products. They tap into … Continued
Health & Wellness: Manage your health with a DEXA scan
By Rachel Martin Imagine watching a basketball game and someone tells you one statistic afterwards: “That team made 10 three-pointers tonight.” What does that actually tell you? Not much. You don’t know if they won or lost the game. You don’t know how well they played defense. You don’t know how many shots they attempted. … Continued
Spanberger signs bills aimed at affordability
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation passed by the General Assembly to make healthcare, housing, and energy more affordable and to keep children safe. “No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” Spanberger said. “I am signing this legislation to respond to the … Continued