Alexandria Wellbeing

Alexandria Wellbeing

Subscribe

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

Tease photo

‘Boosted Is Better’

Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.

Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.

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.

Tease photo

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.

Tease photo

Dementia Care Consortium

37th annual conference supports caregivers.

Caregivers gathering

Tease photo

Can We Become Healthy Centenarians?

Caregiving Corner

My Aunt Has Dementia

Caregiving Corner

PRS Reaches Spanish Speakers with Content and Outreach

PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia which operates as the Regional Crisis Call Center for most of Virginia, has enhanced its offerings and outreach to the Northern Virginia Spanish speaking community.

Tease photo

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

Tease photo

No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall

“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator

Tease photo

Mental Health in the Workplace

CCNA hosts community workshop.

Mental Health

Tease photo

It Takes a Village

Cultivating friends to maintain independence.

Village

Tease photo

Warner Visits Neighborhood Health in Alexandria

Roundtable focuses on community health services.

Clinic

Tease photo

‘Creating an Accessible Society’ in Alexandria

Commission on Persons with Disabilities presents Disability Awareness Awards.

Disabilities

Tease photo

Woodbine, ACHS Students Honored

Partnership trains future CNA professionals.

Woodbine

Previous