Tag: health

Speech pathologist opens an office in Annandale
Speech-language pathologist Louise Chamberlin and her husband Omer Al Khanchi celebrated the opening of their new office Feb. 25 in Annandale. The practice, called Get Talking, is at 7535 Little River Turnpike, Suite 101B. Chamberlin offers speech therapy to clients of all ages. She specializes in assistive technology and augmentative-alternative communication for non-verbal children. … Continued

Women’s health office opens in Annandale
There’s a new healthcare option for women in Annandale. The Elite Gynecology Center will open on Feb. 21 at 3301 Woodburn Road, Suite 309. The founder, Dr. Nadine Hammoud, provides preventive care, annual exams, screenings, and minimally invasive surgery. She addresses such issues as abnormal periods, pelvic pain, birth control, menopause, hormonal disorders, infections, infertility, … Continued

Health clinic to open in Annandale
A Patient First health clinic is opening in the new retail building on the corner of John Marr Drive and Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Patient First offers walk-in urgent care for routine injuries and illnesses, flu shots, and primary care for patients without a regular physician. The facility has on-site x-rays, lab testing, prescription … Continued

The Joint Chiropractic offers free care to military members
The Joint Chiropractic now offers free services to current and former military personnel and their families. As part of the Patriot Project, two locations of The Joint – in Lincolnia and Burke – are providing free chiropractic evaluations and initial adjustments to active-duty military members, veterans, and their families. Those eligible will also receive discounted … Continued

Metropolitan Orthodontics signs on as a Taste of Annandale sponsor
Metropolitan Orthodontics sees the value in participating in community events. The practice has signed on as one of the first sponsors of the 2023 Taste of Annandale to introduce its services to a wider community, says owner Kristin Nelson. The Taste of Annandale, scheduled for April 29, is a community festival with live entertainment, children’s … Continued

Hypothermia program underway
Fairfax County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program, now underway, ensures that people experiencing homelessness have a warm place to sleep during the winter. The program operates from Dec. 1 through March 31. If you see someone who is unsheltered and appears to be at risk of hypothermia, call the non-emergency public safety phone number, 703-691-2131, so the … Continued

Inova seeing a surge in patients
Patient volumes continue to surge at Inova hospitals, due to a spike in the flu, Covid-19, RSV, and other illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday. The Fairfax County Health Department reports a rapid increase in RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infections since early September. “Inova’s hospitals are experiencing unprecedented patient volumes and strain on hospital capacity,” the … Continued

Bailey’s Community Center hosts Fall Fest
Children were treated to a haunted house, candy, and other giveaways at the Fall Festival at Bailey’s Community Center on Oct. 28, while local agencies and nonprofits shared information about their programs. “A lot of kids don’t get opportunities like this. They’ve never been to a haunted house,” said Bryan Linton, youth and family director … Continued

Inova activates emergency plan due to surge of patients
In response to a significant surge in patient volume, which is straining hospital capacity, Inova Health System activated its internal emergency operations plan on Oct. 24. The surge is primarily affecting emergency departments, due to an increase in the circulation of respiratory viruses and other illnesses. Inova is standing up its Emergency Operations Center and … Continued

Healthcare facility to open Oct. 31
A Vista Medical Center is opening Oct. 31 in the Bradlick Shopping Center in Annandale. That building was previously a Capital One bank. Vista Medical Center is replacing an existing pediatrics practice at 7501 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. That office is closing, and staff is moving to the new place on Oct. 29-30, says … Continued

Wedgewood tenants complain about mice, mold, and water outages
Residents of the Wedgewood Apartments in Annandale are increasingly fed up with their living conditions – and an unresponsive landlord. Among the complaints: mice, bedbugs, water outages, broken pipes, flooding in laundry rooms, mold, rats by the dumpsters, crime, and speeding in the parking lot. Concerned tenants have been working with staff from FACETS, the … Continued

New details emerge on future hospital
The new Inova Alexandria Hospital to be constructed at the Landmark Mall site will consist of three buildings – a patient hospital, a cancer center, and a specialty center – plus a parking garage. The updated plan was discussed at an Oct. 17 webinar hosted by the Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh law firm. Inova … Continued

New data dashboard tracks opioid trends
There were 20 fatal opioid overdoses and 205 non-fatal overdoses during the first quarter of 2022 in the Fairfax Health District. That’s down from 31 fatal overdoses in the first quarter of 2021. There were 205 non-fatal overdoses to date in 2022 and 237 at the same point in 2021. Both fatal and non-fatal overdoses … Continued

Inova acquires 35 acres next to Fairfax Hospital
Inova Health System is expanding its already-large footprint in Northern Virginia. Inova has purchased approximately 35 acres of land on Gallows Road currently occupied by the Amberleigh apartments adjacent to the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. [Correction: Inova acquired the land, not the apartment complex.] “Inova has no immediate plans for the land and will have … Continued

GMU project engages with residents of Culmore and Bailey’s Crossroads
George Mason University is spearheading a place-based initiative to bring together residents of Culmore and Bailey’s Crossroads and the organizations that serve them. The project will develop an action plan “to solve systemic-level issues.” Project Manager Katie Wilson of GMU described the Place-Based Initiative (PBI) for Bailey’s Crossroads and Culmore, known unofficially as the Culmore … Continued