Health Department

Afghan Day Event Connects New Residents to Community Resources - And Each Other

Submitted by xlschwa on Mon, 09/19/2022 - 9:54 am

Crowd at Afghan Day celebration
Attendees at Afghan Day event gather for a day of food, fun, performances, and community

On September 10, Afghan Home, a nonprofit organization dedicated to welcoming and supporting the Afghan community in the United States, hosted an event to celebrate Afghan Independence Day. 

Fairfax Epidemiologist Presents on the History of Vaccines at National Conference

Submitted by xlschwa on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 11:04 am

Dr. René Najera
Dr. René F. Najera

On September 15, Fairfax County Health Department epidemiologist Dr. René F. Najera gave a presentation at the National Vaccine Law Conference on the history of vaccines with a focus on those forgotten by history who contributed to their development. 

In the Community Roundup: Community health workers facilitate important health conversations

Submitted by xlschwa on Thu, 09/01/2022 - 9:21 am

Engaging in meaningful conversations is an important part of bringing public health to the community. That is why in addition to providing information and resources, the Health Department's community health workers take time to talk with people, not just to them. That is why our team is on the scene each day at locations across the community, getting to know people and addressing their concerns.

Fairfax County Health Department Brings Public Health to Back-to-School Events

Submitted by xlschwa on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 10:22 am

School is back in session!

Over the past couple of weeks back-to-school events have been happening across Fairfax. Members of the Health Department have been attending these events to provide students and their families with the things they need to have a healthy school year.

SNAP at Fairfax County Farmers Markets Makes Buying Local Accessible

Submitted by xlschwa on Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:42 am

Produce at Fairfax County Farmers Market
Produce at the Fairfax County Farmers Market in Annandale

It’s summer, which means the farmers markets are in full swing. Fairfax County Farmers Markets aim to make healthy food accessible, support local food production and vendors, and protect the environment through the promotion of sustainable farming.

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