Health and Wellness
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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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Alexandria Health Department Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinic, Encourages Healthy Habits for Fall
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is encouraging community members to protect themselves and their loved ones from respiratory viruses this…
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Neighborhood Health Receives $500K Grant to Increase Access to Cancer Screenings
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Neighborhood Health (NH) provides care to people who are typically low-income, uninsured, or underinsured. With locations in Alexandria, Arlington,…
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Public Invited: Alexandria Health Department Hosts Event for Community-Wide Health Assessment
ALEXANDRIA, VA-This year, the Alexandria Health Department conducts a community-wide health assessment to determine the health concerns of residents and…
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The Duality of Parenting in the Summer: From “Lazy Days” to “Family-Fueled Adventures”
Alexandria, VA – Welcome to our new regular series in the Zebra – all about families. Ah, the “lazy days…
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