Alexandria

Health / Alexandria

Zumba Explosion

MC_RaceForACause

Parkway Classic

Pictures from the GW Parkway Classic

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Caregiving Corner

My Loved One Has Dementia. What Do I Say or Do?

“We want our loved ones to smile.” — Speech language pathologist Susan Wranik

My Aunt Has Dementia

Caregiving Corner

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Can We Become Healthy Centenarians?

Caregiving Corner

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Men’s Health Expo

Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.

More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Community-Centered Health Assessment

All residents are invited to participate in Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Community Health Assessment, beginning with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.

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‘A Game Changer’

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

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Managing the Holiday Blues

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Notorious Norovirus Stalks Region

Frequent handwashing with soap and water could help avoid the scourge.

Notorious Norovirus Stalks Region

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Flu Numbers Very High & Increasing in Alexandria

Alexandria Health Department reports that data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that emergency department visits for flu in Alexandria are very high.