Health & Wellness
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The Mount Vernon Bike Trail is a Gem for All
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Mount Vernon Bike Trail is a gem to many in the area as a place to…
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National Breast Center Foundation Launches ‘Swing to Bust Cancer’ Fundraiser
Alexandria, VA – The National Breast Center Foundation (NBCF) is hosting a modified version of its annual fundraiser, a combined…
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Five More Questions with Dr. Stephen Haering, Alexandria’s Health Department Director
ALEXANDRIA, VA – On Wednesday Dr. Stephen Haering answered “10 Questions” with guest host Jane Hess Collins, about himself, public health…
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The YMCA Returns: Alexandria Athletic Club Reopened June 15
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Great news, Alexandria! Your local YMCA at 420 East Monroe Avenue is back in business. It opened…
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Jason & Loren Yates of Yates Dry Cleaning Donate $12,000 Worth of Face Masks to Community Service Organizations
Alexandria, VA – Yates Dry Cleaning, the all-natural, environmentally conscious dry cleaning business at Yates Corner in Alexandria, is making…
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The Twig, Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital Donates $100,000 to the Inova COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund
Alexandria, VA — On Friday, May 22, The Twig, Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital presented $100,000 to the Inova COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness Fund.…
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Million Mask Challenge Keeps Local Sewists in Stitches
Alexandria, VA – Dutifully following self-quarantine orders, Joanie Stewart was beginning to get a little bored and restless. A licensed…
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Alexandrians Band Together to Support Hospital Workers During Covid Crisis
ALEXANDRIA, VA – Ellen Harmon saw a Facebook message from an Inova Alexandria doctor about needing masks, so she contacted…
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Use CDC’s Coronavirus Self-Checker If You Have Symptoms
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are coughing, fever of over 100.4 F, and shortness of breath.…
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Telemedicine: INOVA Offering Video and Telephone Appointments
M Alexandria, VA – In an open letter, INOVA is jumping into telemedicine, encouraging patients to arrange a video or…
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