Tag: health
Dental center has served Annandale for half a century
Dr. Egber (left) and Dr. Aggarwal The Center for Dentofacial Aesthetics, a Gold-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, has been taking care of families’ dental needs for more than 50 years. The Taste of Annandale is a street festival Oct. 13 with live entertainment, food trucks, a 5K, children’s programming, pet contest, chili cook-off, … Continued
PR Performance Training supports the Taste of Annandale
Personal trainers and clients at PR Performance Fitness. PR Performance Fitness, a Silver-level sponsor of the Taste of Annandale, has become a neighborhood institution since it opened in its current location, at 4111 John Marr Drive in Annandale. Under the leadership of owners Rachel Martin and Pablo Amaya, PR’s cadre of personal trainers offers specialized, … Continued
CVS opens in Bailey’s Crossroads
The entrance to the new CVS is on Charles Street. A CVS drugstore with a drive-in pharmacy at 3401 Charles St. in Bailey’s Crossroads opened Aug. 12. The other shops in the retail center, under construction by Spectrum Development, appear to be weeks away from opening. The new CVS is open 24 hours, seven days a week, … Continued
Physicians in Virginia can register to approve cannabis oil for any medical condition
Cannabis oil products. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Virginia’s medical marijuana program has come a bit closer to reality, as the registry for physicians is now open. That means physicians can register with the Board of Pharmacy to be able to recommend cannabis oil for patients for any condition. More than 70 physicians have registered so far, … Continued
Police to be trained and equipped to deal with opioid overdoses
A Narcan kit Fairfax County police officers will be trained to respond to opioid overdoses and will be given improved personal protective equipment and Narcan kits. There were 113 deaths due to opioid overdoses in Fairfax County in 2017, and opioid overdoses have reached epidemic levels nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. … Continued
Sports leagues forming at the St. James
Sports teams and leagues are being developed for all age groups and ability levels at the huge St. James sports complex under construction on Industrial Road in Springfield. The St. James, which touts itself as the premier sports center in the D.C. region, is planning a grand opening on Sept. 15. The center’s salespeople are … Continued
Thousands of Fairfax County residents will get health coverage under Medicaid expansion
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
‘Wonder Woman’ visits Inova Children’s Hospital
Gal Gadot in full Wonder Woman costume cheers patients at Inova Children’s Hospital. [jungle emperor via Twitter] Actress Gal Gadot took a break from filming a sequel to the popular 2017 movie “Wonder Woman” July 6 to visit Inova Children’s Hospital in Annandale. “We are so honored that #WonderWoman stopped by to visit the kids and … Continued
CVS installs boxes for safe opioid disposal
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
St. James sports complex set to open Sept. 1
The field house at the St. James could be used for soccer, lacrosse, and other sports. The huge St. James sports complex under construction on Industrial Drive in Springfield is scheduled to open Sept. 1. Much work still needs to be done, as we saw on a hard-hat tour June 6. The facility will have … Continued
Virginia takes a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana
Advocates for legalizing medical marijuana on a lobbying trip to Capitol Hill. Advocates of legalizing medical marijuana in Virginia have made some progress recently but more outreach is needed to convince state and federal lawmakers to take action. In one bright spot, Gov. Ralph Northam signed into law a bill expanding the use of cannabis … Continued
Running Festival promotes active lifestyles
Bernard Pesjak calls out raffle numbers during the Rise, Run and Shine Running Festival in the parking lot at Wakefield Park. About 140 runners – including 40 kids – got some exercise while enjoying nature at the Rise, Run and Shine Running Festival at Wakefield Park in Annandale March 31. The event consisted of a … Continued
Unlicensed dentists pose health risk
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
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
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