Tag: health
Culmore kids promote tap water
By Shane Gomez A local program is teaching students and residents in the Culmore area of Bailey’s Crossroads about the benefits of drinking tap water and the harm of single-use plastic. Friends of Holmes Run and Hispanics Against Child Abuse and Neglect (HACAN) are partnering on programming to discourage residents skeptical of tap water from … Continued
Medicaid cuts would harm Virginians and the state budget
The budget reconciliation bill expected to be passed by Congress would impose a significant burden on Virginia, including the elimination of Medicaid benefits and safety net assistance for hundreds of thousands of residents. The bill will result in a 21 percent cut in Medicaid for Virginia, state Sen. Saddam Salim (37th District-Merrifield) said at a … Continued
Summer course focuses on health careers
High school students and recent graduates interested in health careers are encouraged to sign up for Health and Medical 101, a new summer course from Fairfax County Public Schools’ Adult and Community Education (ACE) program. The course runs from June 23 to Aug. 11. Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon, at the … Continued
Health & Wellness: Life lessons from a personal trainer
By Rachel Martin The owner of Connection Wellness in Annandale, Rachel Martin, contributes a periodic column on health and wellness issues. Rachel is an IMPACT Life Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. I believe it was Malcolm Gladwell who popularized the idea that it takes roughly 10,000 hours of practice to achieve mastery in any … Continued
Justice students honored for health project
A team from Justice High School won an award for “best group project” in the Fairfax County Health Department’s Youth Ambassadors program. Justice students Brenda Ferrufino-Cruz and Connor Morgan’s project was a plan to increase awareness of the early signs of a stroke. Seventeen students – from John Lewis and Mount Vernon high schools, as … Continued
Health clinic offers walk-in services
The Fairfax County Health Department is now offering walk-in hours for certain services on select days at all five clinic locations, including the one in Annandale. The clinic at the Heritage Human Services Center, at 7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 400-E in the East Wing, is providing same day immunizations, pregnancy testing, maternity intake services, … Continued
Free speech screening for children offered at libraries
The Fairfax County Health Department is hosting free workshops on speech and hearing development and free speech screening for children ages 3-7 at selected libraries. The sessions will take place at these libraries in Mason District: The 30-minute workshops are designed for parents who want to learn more about speech and hearing development. Experts will … Continued
Health & Wellness: Nature walks
By Rachel Martin While the past couple of weeks have brought their fair share of unpredictable weather, the calendar officially says it’s spring. That means warmer days, a gentle breeze, green grass, and the beautiful return of life – in both people and plants. It’s the perfect time to step outside and enjoy everything Annandale … Continued
Introducing a new column: Health & Wellness
By Rachel Martin For years, Annandale Today has been an incredible source of local news, keeping our community informed and connected. I’m excited to introduce a new column on health and wellness, dedicated to highlighting the many ways we can improve our health, strength, and well-being right here in Annandale. A lifelong Annandale resident, I’m … Continued
Justice students learn about health careers at Inova Fairfax Hospital
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do after high school,” says Justice High School junior Shelly Morales. But then after joining the Public Health Youth Ambassador Program and participating in a Dream B!G event at Inova Fairfax Hospital on April 4, she says, “it opened my eyes to a health career.” Now Shelly is … Continued
Inova opens family clinic in Annandale
Inova celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares for Families (ICF) clinic in Annandale on April 4. The clinic is located in an office building at 7617 Little River Turnpike. It’s one of six ICF facilities in Northern Virginia. ICF provides primary healthcare and medical care for families who qualify for Medicaid, Virginia’s Family … Continued
Governor signs Malcolm’s law on fentanyl testing
After Absolon and Thurraya Kent of Annandale lost their 17-year-old son, Malcolm, to a drug overdose two years ago, they discovered he could have been saved if the hospital had tested him for fentanyl poisoning. As a result, they worked on drafting legislation, which was introduced in the House of Delegates by Del. Irene Shin … Continued
Music-focused addiction recovery center to open in Seven Corners
Recovery Unplugged, an addiction recovery and behavioral health facility that uses music as part of its therapy program, is coming to Seven Corners. Executive Director David Engwall hopes to open in mid-summer. The facility will take over the entire building at 6299 Leesburg Pike, formerly occupied by Long & Foster and other tenants. Recovery Unplugged … Continued
Night Watch rebranded as Kids Watch
The urgent care health center for children at Graham Park Plaza, formerly known as Night Watch, is now Kids Watch Pediatrics & Urgent Care. “This rebranding signifies our dedication to being a trusted resource for families, offering a full spectrum of pediatric services,” says owner and pediatrician Ravneet Dhaliwal. Located at 7263-F Arlington Blvd., Kids … Continued
Ummah Market brings healthy food to Culmore
Local officials, religious leaders, and community members celebrated the Grand Opening of Ummah Market in Culmore Feb. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The grocery store, at 6053 Leesburg Pike, specializes in products from the Middle East. Bakery items and prepared foods are made in-house. There’s a wide selection of imported pantry items, as well as … Continued