Health and Wellness
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On Cancer II
Alexandria, VA — I’m a two-time survivor of breast cancer. Both times I found the lump myself. The first time…
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Celebrate 10 Years of the George Washington Patriot Run!
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Sign up here to run in the 10th Annual George Washington Patriot Run, a premier running event…
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Donors Desperately Needed for Blood Drive at Fire Works Pizza on August 4!
ARLINGTON, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services is in dire need of blood donations to save lives. On Monday, August 4…
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Alexandria’s Curcio Law Distributes 200+ Free Bike Helmets
ALEXANDRIA, VA – This spring, Curcio Law hit the road — not with legal briefs, but with bike helmets and…
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Mt. Vernon Rec Center Has Re-Opened
Alexandria, VA – At long last, Mount Vernon Rec Center (at the corner of Fort Hunt Road and Belle View…
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Del Ray Is Well Ray on May 17
Alexandria, VA – Known for its top-rated fitness studios, holistic health professionals, and the neighborhood’s healthy vibe, Del Ray earned…
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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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