Health and Wellness
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Alexandria’s Healthy Homes Initiative: A Closer Look
ALEXANDRIA, VA-A healthy Alexandria starts at home. That is the motto of the city’s Healthy Homes Initiative, an effort to…
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How Inova Care’s ECMO Treatment Saves Lives: One Person’s Story
FAIRFAX, VA-In January 2024, Abbey Brassfield woke up with a cough and what she thought were the beginning stages of…
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Alexandrians Say Mental Health One of City’s Biggest Challenges, Diversity One of Greatest Strengths
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Results from the Alexandria Health Department’s (AHD) 2024 community-wide health survey are in and show that mental health and…
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To Protect Yourself From Measles. Dr. Says ‘Get Vaccinated’
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Measles outbreaks in 2025 have led to nearly 500 confirmed cases in 20 states compared to 285 in all…
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Arlington Cardiologist on the Pillars of a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle
ARLINGTON, VA-February is American Heart Month. First celebrated in 1964, American Heart Month is a time to increase understanding of…
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Inova Doctor Says ‘Take Your Time’ If You Have to Shovel
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The remnants of Alexandria’s first snowfall can still be seen all over town and additional snow is anticipated this…
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Inova’s Dr. Timothy Cannon on Colon Cancer in Younger Adults
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults. The American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts and Figures 2024 report…
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Out With the Old, in With the New at Alexandria Community Shelter
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The 64-bed Alexandria Community Shelter has a whole new look. Yesterday, Carpenter’s Shelter cut the ribbon on…
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On Aging–How I Feel About Giving Up Driving and Getting Around in New Ways
Alexandria, VA – I didn’t learn to drive until I was 26. I had to know. Newly separated with four…
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Inova and City of Alexandria Officials Cut Ribbon at Oakville Health Center
ALEXANDRIA, VA- Potomac Yard just got a shiny new addition to add to the landscape of new buildings. Three years…
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