May 14, 2026
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Woodburn mental health programs moving to Merrifield

#health, #INOVA Fairfax Hospital, #redevelopment, #social services
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The Merrifield Center building nears completion. The new Merrifield Center under construction on Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, off Route 50,  has been designed to offer a comforting environment to clients served by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB), many of whom are affected by mental illness or substance abuse.   The new building will … Continued

Health fair promotes smart nutrition

#children, #food, #health

Nutrition tips from the Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition. By Tammy of the MyFairfaxVille Blog The Kids in the Kitchen Health Fair at the Mosaic District in Merrifield April 12 was aimed at promoting healthy eating habits, raising awareness about nutrition, combating obesity, and encouraging children to participate in regular physical activity.  Kids are urged … Continued

Safely dispose of prescription drugs at Mason Government Center April 26

#environment, #health, #police

Saturday, April 26, is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Residents can drop off expired or unneeded prescription drugs at the parking lot of the Mason District Police Station, 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. When prescription medications are dropped off, they should be in their original containers. Cross out personal information. It’s important to … Continued

New Inova women’s and children’s hospitals to open in 2016

#health, #INOVA Fairfax Hospital, #redevelopment
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An illustration of the new buildings at Inova Fairfax Hospital. [Inova photo] Inova Health System senior leaders, elected officials, government representatives, hospital staff, former patients, and donors took part in a ceremony last week for the new $400 million Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital on the Fairfax Medical Campus. They wrote messages on … Continued

Woodson community comes together to focus on suicide prevention

#emergencies, #health, #safety, #schools, #social services, #youths

A poster on a Woodson High School hallway has photos of Woodson alumni holding signs showing their support for the school and current students. Following the presumed suicide of two Woodson High School students in recent days, hundreds of parents, students, and educators packed the school’s auditorium last night to comfort one another and learn … Continued

State lawmakers update Annandale residents on actions in Richmond

#budget, #Dominion Power, #environment, #health, #immigration, #Kory, #Marsden, #Saslaw, #state government, #wildlife
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Virginia General Assembly For the Democratic legislators that represent the Annandale/Mason area in the Virginia General Assembly, it’s been nearly impossible to get anything passed by the Republican-controlled House of Delegates. Nevertheless, Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dave Marsden, and Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw have been able to make some limited progress, they told constituents … Continued