Shaping the future of public health in Fairfax County.
Staying a step ahead of the trends so we can serve our community the best way possible
Contact: 703-246-8856 TTY 711 or email
How to Help
Join the Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax.
Strategic Planning is how the Health Department tracks and analyzes local trends so we can implement policy and programs that meet the “real life” needs of our residents.
Our team of health analysts turn data and information into actionable insights the Health Department uses to address current health trends and plan for the future. These insights provide the backbone to community health initiatives such as Live Healthy Fairfax, the Community Health Improvement Plan, the Community Health Dashboard and more. Through Strategic Planning, we are constantly raising the bar on quality. This is exemplified by our accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board. The Fairfax County Health Department is one of only five health districts in Virginia to have this distinction.
Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax Seeks Co-Chair
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax (PFHF) is seeking nominations for a new co-chair for the Jan. 1 2024 to Dec. 31, 2026 term. Comprised of members representing government, nonprofits, business, healthcare, academia and community members, the Partnership works to strengthen the local public health system and improve community health by targeting the social determinants of health. You will help lead steering committee members, teams and 900+ network to develop and monitor a multi-year Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) and other initiatives. If you or someone you know is interested in this volunteer position, please contact Rachel Lynch, Nominations Committee Chair, at rlynch@novahealthfdn.org or Suan Sanow, PFHF manager, at susan.sanow@fairfaxcounty.gov for a position description and nomination application. Deadline to apply is September 1, 2023.
