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Health Department Alert:

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
health@fairfaxcounty.gov
10777 Main Street
Fairfax, VA 22030
Gloria Addo-Ayensu, M.D., M.P.H.
Director of Health

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Working Together In The Community

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Public health is what we do together as a society to create the conditions under which everyone is healthy. It works best when everyone is engaged. -Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu, Health Director

Make Health Happen in Fairfax

Right now, today, you can make health happen by getting involved in the community. Here are just some of the things you can do:

  • Activate your faith-based organization
  • Book a health educator to present at your next community meeting
  • Generate more public health connections in your neighborhood
  • Volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps 
  • Get involved in the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax 
  • Join the Fairfax Food Council

Live Healthy Fairfax

Transforming our community into a place where everyone may lead healthier, more productive lives.

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Community Health Improvement Plan

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Fairfax Food Council

Food policy and healthy eating.

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Grant-Funded Programs

The Fairfax County Health Department coordinates several programs made possible through federal and state-awards:

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Fairfax Medical Reserve Corps

Volunteers who help our community when disaster strikes. 

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School Health

Promoting a safe and healthy educational environment through providing health support services in the school setting.

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Health Care Advisory Board

Assisting the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in the development of health policy and advising on health and health-related issues.

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