November 25, 2024
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
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Tag: health

Thousands of Fairfax County residents will get health coverage under Medicaid expansion

#health, #social services, #state government

The Virginia General Assembly (Virginia-Pilot) Beginning in January 2019, approximately 28,000 uninsured individuals in Fairfax County could be eligible for healthcare coverage, thanks to the efforts of the General Assembly to finally approve a Medicaid expansion measure as part of the state budget. The measure ensures the most vulnerable people, including the elderly, disabled, children, and … Continued

CVS installs boxes for safe opioid disposal

#drugs, #health
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CVS Health is installing medication disposal units in 32 of its pharmacies in Virginia in an effort to prevent opioids from getting into the hands of addicts. Local CVC pharmacies on the list include stores at 7205 Little River Turnpike in central Annandale and 8124 Arlington Blvd. in the Yorktown Center in Falls Church. “This … Continued

Unlicensed dentists pose health risk

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Fairfax County health officials are warning residents about the serious health risks associated with dental procedures performed by unlicensed providers. Someone who had gone to an unlicensed dentist operating in the basement of a house in West Falls Church developed a life-threatening blood-borne infection, the Health Department reported March 23. The issue is still being … Continued

School news: Safe routes to school

#Annandale High School, #arts, #biking, #education, #health, #schools

Students at Weyanoke Elementary School celebrate Heritage Fest, featuring songs and dances from around the world. An occasional series highlighting programs and activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area and other school news. The information and photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools. Safe Routes to School – Glasgow and … Continued

CSB has new online tool to detect psychosis

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Are you concerned that you or someone you’re close to might be psychotic? The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) has a new online screening tool to help people recognize early psychotic behavior or episodes. It’s free, anonymous, and easy to understand. Examples of early signs of psychosis: withdrawing from family and friends or from things … Continued

Concerns raised on Vulcan project

#emergencies, #health, #land use, #Planning Commission, #Springfield, #transportation, #zoning
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Railcars on the Vulcan property.  About a dozen people spoke at a Fairfax County Planning Commission hearing March 1 on a rezoning application from Vulcan Materials Co. Among residents who live near the Vulcan concrete facility on Industrial Drive in Springfield, the main concern is about the potential health risks from Vulcan’s proposal for an asphalt … Continued

Inova proposes massive, long-term mixed-use redevelopment

#health, #housing, #Inova, #land use, #office building, #redevelopment
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The Inova Center for Personalized Health. Inova Health Care Services is seeking approval from Fairfax County to consider a comprehensive plan amendment that would facilitate massive redevelopment on the former ExxonMobil campus on Gallows Road in Merrifield. In 2017, Inova opened a Center for Personalized Health and a Conference Center in existing buildings that had … Continued

Fitness center invites public to Happy Hips Clinic

#community events, #health

PR Performance Fitness offers personalized fitness coaching. Did you know strong, healthy hips can reduce lower back and knee pain, as well as promote overall fitness? PR Performance Fitness, the personal training center at 4111 John Marr Drive, Annandale, invites the public to a Happy Hips Clinic Saturday, Feb. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. The clinic is … Continued