Impact of Extended Social Isolation on Teens and Tweens
Psychiatrists and psychologists say that missing opportunities to connect with peers can cause long-term damage.
After a summer of postponed vacations, closed pools and limited summer camps, all a byproduct of COVID-19, parents are concerned about the wellbeing of their children.
Virginia Reports First Case of Monkeypox
VDH: Northern Virginia resident with recent travel history to African country where the disease is known to occur.
Monkeypox
Reston Association Chooses New CEO
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
Recognizing Covid Heroes
Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.
Covid heroes
Affordable Housing to Accept Waitlist Applications from Older Adults Nov. 13-19, 2023
Affordable housing applications
Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern
On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department
Preserve Access to Telehealth for Seniors with Medicare
Current flexibilities will end on Dec. 31 unless the Biden administration and Congress take action.
Senior Living
Senior Living: Six in 10 People with Dementia Will Wander
Alzheimer’s Association offer tips to prepare for this emergency situation
Dementia