Tag: health
VA lt. governor candidates Chopra and Northam square off in debate
Left to right: Aneesh Chopra, moderator Rex Simmons, and Ralph Northam. The two candidates running in the Democratic primary for Virginia lieutenant governor—Aneesh Chopra and Ralph Northam—agree on a lot of key policy issues, such as women’s access to healthcare and the need to curb gun violence. One area where they differ is campaign tactics. … Continued
Farewell to Annandale Sport & Health Club
Annandale Sport & Health Club (4317 Ravensworth Road) is closing June 30 “in response to changing market conditions,” states a May 30 letter to members from President and CEO Mark Fisher. The fitness center has been at that location for some 37 or 38 years, an employee says. The facility opened about 50 years ago … Continued
Prescription drug abuse among youths usually starts at home
Acosta Caitlin Acosta of Falls Church started abusing prescription medications at age 12 and spent the next several years getting deeper into the local drug culture. Now 24, Acosta volunteers with recovery programs to help youths struggling with addiction. She told her story at a media briefing May 14 at the Mason Government Center … Continued
Volunteers fix up Annandale house for mentally ill tenants
The residents of 4553 King Edward Court in Annandale probably wouldn’t have been able to live there if it wasn’t for the assistance provided by the Brain Foundation. All four men are affected by mental illness. They also need help with home repairs and maintenance. So more than 25 volunteers from Temple Rodef Shalom in … Continued
Landmark area residents stage rally to protest I-395 ramp
Citing health dangers, local residents want Gov. McDonnell to halt the ramp construction. Dozens of local residents took part in a rally Saturday morning to protest a flyover ramp under construction on Interstate 395 that will lead to more traffic congestion, resulting in unacceptably high levels of air pollution. The ramp will be used to … Continued
Public invited to rally to protest I-395 ramp
Concerned Residents of Landmark has planned a public rally for April 6, 10-11 a.m., to show their opposition to a express lanes terminus ramp on Interstate 395 between the Edsall Road and Duke Street exits. The rally will take place, rain or shine, at the Stevenson Avenue cul de sac, at the end of Stevenson … Continued
Inova Heart Beat Bus coming to Annandale
The Inova Heart Beat Bus brings more affordable, convenient cardiovascular screenings directly to the community. It will be at the Kmart parking lot in Annandale March 25. Check the online schedule for other dates and locations. The Heart Beat Bus offers five tests to determine risk factors for heart disease, stroke, and aneurysm for $139. … Continued
Despite opposition, VDOT begins work on Interstate 95 ramp
The ramp would be parallel to Stevenson Avenue. Despite the efforts of nearby residents to stop construction of a ramp on Interstate I-95 north of the Edsall Road exit, the Virginia Department of Transportation has begun work on the project. The ramp will be at the terminus of the I-95 express lanes and would be … Continued
Fairfax County mental health services to move from Woodburn Rd. to new building
An artist’s rendering of the Willow Oaks/Mid-County building. The new building under construction off Route 50 at Willow Oaks Corporate Drive will house Fairfax County mental health and related services. The $48.5 million project is expected to be completed in summer 2014 with the new occupants scheduled to move in during the fall, said Carey … Continued
New community center under construction at the Parliaments in Annandale
The Parliaments community center on Eastmoreland Road. Residents of the Parliaments are getting a new, much larger community room and fitness center as part of a renovation of the complex’ leasing and resident services offices. The rental community has 750 units in the heart of Annandale operated by Southern Management. Property Manager Karen Geier-Smith expects … Continued
Chakaboom Fitness offers Zumba classes at Annandale Fire Station
Zumba in Annandale There are more options for exercise in Annandale since Chakaboom Fitness started offering Zumba classes at the Annandale Fire Station in February. Zumba is an intense cardio workout with Latin-style dance moves. The Annandale classes are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 7-8 p.m., in the John Fox Jr. Memorial Hall at the back … Continued
Annandale resident promotes health benefits of Xocai chocolate
We usually value chocolate as an indulgence savored as a special treat. But chocolate can also be thought of as a health food, as it has natural antioxidants that can help the body fight disease. That’s the message promoted by Annandale resident Diane Ditzler, who sells the Xoҫai line of chocolate products. Xoҫai (pronounced “show … Continued
Come to ‘Sleep Night’ at Annandale HS and learn why school should start later
Parents, students, and community members are invited to Sleep Night, Feb. 26, at Annandale High School to learn why later school start times are beneficial for adolescents’ health and learning and why the Fairfax County School Board set a goal to start high school after 8 a.m. A grassroots organization called SLEEP (Start Later for … Continued
XSport Fitness responds to negative comments on Pro Maxx Fitness
Editor’s note: Representatives from both XSport Fitness and Pro Maxx Fitness have asked us to remove negative comments in reference to articles about the recent opening of Pro Maxx in Annandale. We’re not doing that but have agreed to publish a statement from Kelly Cartwright, director of customer service for XSport Fitness, a company with … Continued
Pro Maxx Fitness celebrates grand opening
Pro Maxx Fitness Manager Susan Hilaski is holding the big scissors, while Mason Supervisor Penny Gross cuts the ribbon with a regular pair of scissors. Pro Maxx Fitness had a grand opening celebration Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mason Supervisor Penny Gross, Mason Police District Commander Gun Lee, and Gary Moore, deputy chief of … Continued