Health Department

CONTACT INFORMATION: Our administration office at 10777 Main Street in Fairfax is open during regular business hours 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Clinic services are not offered at this location.
703-246-2411 TTY 711
10777 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Gloria Addo-Ayensu, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Health

What We Do

As an agency of the Fairfax County Health and Human Services System, we work to protect, promote and improve health and quality of life for all who live, work and play in our community. We do this by preventing epidemics and the spread of disease, protecting the public against environmental hazards, promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, assuring the quality and accessibility of health services, responding to natural and man-made disasters, and assisting communities in recovery. Our vision is for all Fairfax County residents to live in thriving communities where every person has the opportunity to be healthy, safe and realize his or her potential.

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Updates from the Health Department

National Nutrition Month Event Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10:30am–1pm, at the Sully Community Center (13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA 20171). Build a healthy plate, make easy and healthy meals, win prizes.

March 15, 2024
National Nutrition Month® is observed each year in March to help people learn how to make informed food choices and develop healthful eating and physical activity habits. This year’s theme from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is “Beyond the Table”. This theme encourages us to think about our health and the environment in our daily food choices. Thinking about food from “farm to fork” can help us make more sustainable, health-minded choices — and it can be done on a budget. Interested in learning more? Join us at a Nutrition Month Event where you can learn about building a healthy plate with MyPlate with an emphasis on food portion sizes. We will also share tips for cooking on a budget while practicing sustainability. The event will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, 10:30am–1pm, at the Sully Community Center (13800 Wall Road, Herndon, VA 20171). Can’t join us in person? See these nutrition and food resources in Fairfax County: Watch our growing Nutrition Playlist Find support from the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Get involved with the Fairfax Food Council Visit a farmers market Drop off food scraps for composting Read about the how the Care to Share Toolkit helps address food insecurity in Fairfax schools Learn more about food safety Visit our web page and follow us on social media for more information on nutrition and other health topics.
Join a 2024 Data Walk
March 12, 2024
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax invites you to use your voice to change health and opportunity! Learn about the health status of the Fairfax Community by participating in a Community Data Walk. Using data from the 2023 Community Health Assessment, we have created a unique opportunity to understand key health concerns and collect feedback for the next Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). Your input will help inform the goals and strategies in the CHIP, so attend a Community Data Walk and be involved in the process. 2024 Data Walks Tuesday, March 12, noon - 2:30 pm: Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA Wednesday, March 13, 11:30 am - 1:00pm: Jim Scott Community Center, 3001 Vaden Drive, Fairfax, VA Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 - 8:30pm: Hybla Valley Community Center, 7950 Audubon Avenue, Alexandria, VA Thursday, March 21, 6:00 - 8:30pm: Lorton Community Center, 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA Friday, March 22, 9:30 - 11:00am: James Lee Community Center, 2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA Please register to attend a data walk. They are free and open to the public. The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax is a coalition of community members and organizations that are working together to explore new approaches for addressing critical public health issues. Learn more about the work of the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax
Text: "Three tips for spring travel" over a photo of a mom with her three young kids and luggage in an airport
March 12, 2024
If you are traveling this spring, here are three reminders to help you stay healthy while you’re away. Get up to date on your vaccines. It’s important to be up to date on recommended routine immunizations before you travel, including Flu, RSV and COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, international travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are not common in the United Sates, like measles. Plan ahead so the vaccines have time to work with your body’s immune system. Learn more about international travel immunizations. Know before you go. The CDC shares health recommendations for destinations across the globe. When you plan your itinerary, check for travel health notices, recommended vaccines and medicines, other ways you can stay safe and healthy, and sample packing check lists. Search for your destination. Stay safe and healthy at your destination. Whether you choose a warm or cold destination, pack the right clothing and protective gear. And remember healthy habits while you have fun. Here are some examples: Protect yourself from the sun with clothing, hats, and sunscreen. Wear bug spray and take other steps to fight the bite from insects that can spread diseases. Wash your hands often. Pack hand sanitizer in case soap and water isn’t readily available. Think about what you eat and drink: choose safer foods and drinks and avoid drinking too much alcohol. Practice safer sex and use condoms to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections. Find more travel advice for before, during, and after your trip. Visit our web page and follow us on social media for updates on respiratory viruses and other health topics.

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About the Health & Human Services System

This agency is a part of the Fairfax County Health & Human Services System (HHS). The HHS System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work and play in Fairfax County.


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