Tag: health
Balian Springs brings a touch of luxury to Mason District
There’s a brand-new luxury spa in an industrial area of Mason District. Balian Springs opens to the public tomorrow, Oct. 4, in a former office building at 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria. It’s not just a spa though; it’s a social wellness club, says Director of Operations Michael Yohman. The facility has a huge pool … Continued
Prosecutors won’t enforce abortion ban
If Virginia enacts a law banning abortions, the commonwealth’s attorneys for Fairfax and Arlington counties will not enforce it. That’s the message Steve Descano, the chief prosecutor for Fairfax County, and Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, who has that role for Arlington County and Falls Church City, brought to a fundraiser for Repro Rising Sept. 22 in Mason … Continued
First-aid kits collected for the needy
The Annandale Christian Community for Action is collecting first-aid kits for local families. Members of the public are encouraged to assemble a first-aid kit or buy one already packed and drop it off at the ACCA Food Pantry, 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, between 10 and 2 p.m. on Sept. 17. That’s the date of Fairfax … Continued
Firefighters seek donations for the Fill the Boot campaign
Fairfax County firefighters are at intersections during the Labor Day weekend soliciting donations for the Fill the Boot campaign, which raises money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Fill the Boot is a partnership between the Fairfax County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics- IAFF Local 2068 and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department. It’s part of … Continued
More people can get Monkeypox vaccine
The Virginia Department of Health has expanded eligibility for the Monkeypox vaccine. People of any sexual orientation or gender are eligible if:• They have had anonymous sex or more than one sexual partner in the last two weeks.• Sex workers.• Staff at establishments where sexual activity occurs, such as bathhouses, saunas, and sex clubs. Vaccine … Continued
Limited Monkeypox vaccine available
The Fairfax County Health Department has a small amount of Monkeypox vaccine available for people who have been exposed to someone with a confirmed case of the virus. The health department urges anyone who thinks they might have Monkeypox or have been exposed to someone with the virus to call 703-246-2433 or send an e-mail … Continued
Church plans to evict adult daycare center
An adult daycare program operated by the Friends Health Care Team at Calvary Church in Annandale is being threatened with the possibility of eviction months before its lease is scheduled to expire. Rebecca Cho, Friends Health Care Team administrator, is worried that her clients will have nowhere to go. Friends Health Care Team is in … Continued
Balian Springs set to open this summer
Balian Springs, a 100,000-square-foot “social wellness club,” is expected to open this summer in the Alexandria area of Mason District full of furniture stores, warehouses, and other commercial development. “As of now, we are set to open by the end of August as long as our construction schedule runs on time,” says Balian Springs spokesperson … Continued
Covid tests available at mobile labs
Beginning this week, the Fairfax County Health Department will offer Covid testing through its new partner Curative Inc. Mobile labs will provide free PCR testing at these locations in Mason District: Bailey’s Community Center, 5920 Summers Lane, Bailey’s Crossroads – every Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. New Grand Mart, 6255 Little River Turnpike, Lincolnia … Continued
County to provide info on abortion resources
In response to the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on June 28 passed a board matter by a 10-0 vote directing staff to provide information on reproductive resources, services, and facilities available to county residents. The Health Department and other agencies will work to prepare a webpage with … Continued
Virginia leaders react to the end of Roe
Following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade, local elected leaders vow to support efforts to protect women’s reproductive rights in Virginia. Meanwhile, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he will work to ban most abortions after 15 weeks. Abortions in Virginia are legal up to about 26 weeks. Youngkin had refused to reveal … Continued
Health Dept. offers vaccine to kids under 5
Fairfax County Health Department sites are providing Covid vaccinations to children age 6 months to age 5, as of June 21. Appointments are not necessary. The vaccinations are available at Health Department clinics, including the one at 7611 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Only the Moderna vaccine will be available for the youngest children at … Continued
Animal visitors lighten the mood at school
Stressed-out students at Glasgow Middle School were able to take a break with Teddy, a cute miniature horse. Glasgow is one of several schools inviting animal guests to help students reduce stress and calm down so they can focus on their studies, reports a feature story by the Fairfax County Public Schools’ communications office. “Right … Continued
Merrifield Center renamed for Sharon Bulova
Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, other leaders, and former Board Chair Sharon Bulova gathered at a ceremony May 12 for the renaming of the Merrifield Center the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health. The center, at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Merrifield, houses the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. It provides … Continued
Covid cases rising in Fairfax County
While mask mandates are being lifted and many people are behaving like the pandemic is over, the Fairfax County Health Department still urges caution, as new Covid cases are rising. Over the past two weeks, the number of Covid cases in the Fairfax Health District has risen by 62 percent. Since a low of 53 … Continued