July 19, 2026
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia

Tag: health

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

Security breach affects drug data for Bailey’s Health Center patients

#government services, #health, #Seven Corners

A security breach as led to the unauthorized disclosure of confidential personal information for 1,499 clients at the Bailey’s Health Center, the Fairfax County Health Department reported, Dec. 13. The patient information that was improperly accessed included patients’ names, addresses, social security numbers, and pharmacy identification numbers; the names and dosages of their medications; payment … Continued

Santa’s Ride brings joy to children spending holidays in the hospital

#children, #health, #holidays, #police, #schools, #volunteers
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Sorry, reindeer; Santa’s going to be riding a Harley this year. At least that’s his mode of transportation next Tuesday, Dec. 10, for “Santa’s Ride,” an annual charity event in which police officers escort Santa on a countywide tour on motorcycles, SUVs, and police cruisers to collect donated toys for hospitalized children. The group will … Continued

A germ of an idea

#health, #humor
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A common sight in Annandale. By Annandale humorist Robert Schwaninger About a decade ago we saw the advent of many changes in society. Women started showing cleavage, Lady Gaga was no longer words blubbered out of a baby’s mouth, and Boston finally won a World Series. Many of the changes were positive. Some changes were … Continued

Cuccinelli brings campaign for governor to Annandale

#health, #politics
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Cuccinelli speaks in Annandale. Republican candidate for governor, Ken Cuccinelli, appeared at a rally in front of the home of Denny and Susie d’Alelio in the Canterbury Woods neighborhood in Annandale Sept. 29 to urge his supporters to vote for him, spread his message, and contribute to his campaign. Noting that his opponent is accusing … Continued