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

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Maternal and Child Health

A smiling mom holds up a babyWomen who see a health care professional early and regularly during their pregnancy have healthier babies. They also are less likely to deliver their babies too early and are less likely to have other serious problems related to pregnancy.

Get care during your pregnancy to increase your chance of having a safe pregnancy and giving your baby a healthy start. Call a Fairfax County Health Department clinic to make an appointment and learn more about maternal and child health services for residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church.
Find Support for Infant Nutrition and Breastfeeding Families.
Call or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA for 24/7, free, confidential support before, during & after pregnancy.
Learn how we partner with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services.
If you are in suicidal crisis, please call or text 988 or visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Oropouche Outbreaks

On August 16, 2024, CDC sent a Health Advisory asking travelers to take precautions due to an increase in Oropouche cases. 

What You Need to Know:

  • Oropouche is a virus that is spread to people primarily by the bite of infected biting midges. Midges are a type of small fly that bites. Some mosquitoes can also spread the virus.
  • The virus is known to occur in several countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. People visiting these areas should take steps to prevent bug bites during travel, such as using insect repellent. 
  • Pregnant people, older adults and people with underlying medical conditions may be at higher risk for complications or severe disease. Discuss your destination, travel reasons, and prevention measures for insect bites with your healthcare provider.

Visit CDC's Preventing Oropouche page to see additional prevention tips. 

Learn more about how you can Fight the Bite.

What is the Maternal and Child Health Program?

Maternal Health Services

Child Health Services

Home Visiting Services for Women and Infants

Public health nurses provide home visiting services to women during and after pregnancy and to infants through the Healthy Families Fairfax program, the Nurse-Family Partnership program and the Health Department's Maternal and Child Health Field Program. Services include:

  • Pregnancy support and education.
  • After-pregnancy follow-up.
  • Assessment and support for depression and intimate partner violence.
  • Parenting skills and parent-child bonding support.
  • Child development delay checks.

Watch this video to learn more.

For more information, call the Family Resources Referral Line at 703-246-8450 or complete the Maternal Child and Family Support Home Visiting Programs Referral Form to have a staff member contact you about home visiting services.

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Maternal Mental Health

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Nutrition Support

Infant Formula Updates

On December 30, 2023, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition announced a voluntarily recall of select batches of 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans of Nutramigen powder infant formula due to possible Conobacter sakazkii contamination. 

See detailed information about this recall. 

Taking folic acid vitamins every day is one way a woman can lower her chance of having a baby with brain or spine birth defects. Even if you do not plan to have a baby, preconception health can help you stay healthy.

A variety of food resources for individuals and families are available throughout the county. See:

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