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Natalia Giscombe-Simons, MSN, RN, ANP-BC,
Adult Day Health Care Program Manager
School might be finished for the summer, but now is the time for children to get caught-up on their immunizations. Parents, delaying immunizations puts your child in jeopardy of starting school in August. Pediatricians and health clinics get increasingly busy with back-to-school appointments as summer days roll forward, so now is the time to take action and get children…
Stronger2 – a community initiative to improve health literacy among local African-American, African and Hispanic communities – launched a new website, stronger2.org.
This new digital home is a place for the community to connect with Stronger2 events, programs and partners. Visitors can also view data on Stronger2’s…
Vaccine clinic promotion and helping people sign up to get vaccinated are two very important roles for Fairfax County Health Department's community health workers. During the week of May 23rd, community health workers conducted outreach across Fairfax, informing communities about upcoming clinics, registering people for vaccinations, providing resources, and answering…
For Jasmine Spriggs, transitioning from the hospital setting to public health nursing meant getting to spend more time with patients, providing education and caring for their whole health instead of the acute issue. While the time spent with patients feels more valuable for Jasmine, it hasn’t come at the expense of her own time, as being a clinic nurse allows for a better work-life balance. “As…
In observance of May as Mental Health Month, the Fairfax County Health Department held weekly community conversations highlighting important mental health topics each Wednesday in May.
“We wanted to begin some conversations with our community and to spotlight important issues and resources,” said Lucy Caldwell, Communications Director at the Fairfax County Health Department, and…
Improving health in Fairfax requires collaboration at all levels, from government agencies and schools to community groups and individuals.
This month the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax, a coalition of community members and…
High temperatures did not stop the community health workers from bringing health information and conversations to the people of Fairfax, wherever they may be.
Community health workers attended events at three elementary schools, assisting at COVID-19 vaccine clinics, helping students and parents sign up…
"The best way to positively impact your community is to work within your community," Javier Alarcon-Ramos, Family Assistance Supervisor, Fairfax County Health Department.
Family assistance workers are public health staff members who connect those who utilize Health Department clinics and other health services with the resources they need. In short, this team serves asthe…
The participants in the county’s Adult Day Health Care program may not have been able to enjoy one another’s company in person recently, but programming has continued virtually during the past few months.
“We knew that we needed to do what we could to keep our participants connected,” said Ingrid Parkhurst, center nurse coordinator, Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care. “So, we…
Fairfax County Health and Human Services recognized Adult Day Health Care for its notable program accomplishments during the 2018 fiscal year.
The Health and Human Services System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live,…
Are you worried that your loved one might be a fall risk? This quiz can help you evaluate their needs. If you answer "yes" to four or more questions, please contact your primary care provider and request an assessment by a physical therapist to prevent falls.If you wish to learn more about our center activities,please contact us at+1 (703) 246-8743 TTY 711 for…
Barbie and Catherine are participants in Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care. They have a special friendship that includes lots of laughter, caring, and a love of their native Boston. Friendships are important to health, especially as we age. Watch their story:
The new location of Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care is officially open. We invite the entire community to stop by to see our new facility. Located at 1611 Great Falls Street in McLean, the building is nestled in a residential neighborhood. Caregivers who live or work in the McLean, Tyson's, Vienna and Falls Church areas have a state-of-the-art resource for their loved ones who require daytime…
Let’s face it: getting older is expensive.
Even the best savers can find themselves ill prepared to pay for everything that comes with aging, such as health care, housing and transportation.
When you’re a caregiver, you also assume the role of "banker" and need to figure out how to pay the bills associated the care your loved one requires. Our Adult Day Health Care team has…
The words dementia and Alzheimer’s have very different definitions but are frequently misused. Knowing the difference helps get affected people on the right medical track.
June is Alzheimer’s and BrainAwareness Month. About one in five of the participants in our Adult Day Health Care service currently has an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and many others suffer from various forms of dementia.…