The Fairfax County Health Department announced the grand opening of its new public health center located at 6564 Loisdale Court, Springfield, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The state-of-the-art facility expands services and welcomes residents who faced transportation challenges.
The Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center provides a wide array of public health services, including immunizations, maternity services, HIV & STI testing, assistance with navigating county resources, vital records, as well as the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) nutrition program. Services will be available by appointment and during walk-in hours.
The new facility, located on the fourth floor, offers a flexible space and is designed for families with diverse health needs. Features include nine patient-centric exam rooms, two with negative air pressure (to service residents with infectious diseases, including tuberculosis), and one with a barrier-free bariatric exam table allowing families and individuals of all sizes and abilities to be cared for together. In addition, the site includes seven WIC consultation rooms providing private, comfortable spaces for new moms to breastfeed and who are supported by specially trained staff.
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Sept. 26, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay, Supervisor for the Franconia District Rodney Lusk, along with Fairfax County’s Director of Health Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu and Deputy Director for Medical Services Dr. Parham Jaberi provided remarks.
“The Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center is a great addition to our community, providing expanded access to essential health services and supporting the wellness of all Fairfax County residents, said Chairman Jeffrey McKay. “With modern facilities and a dedicated team, it will help ensure that everyone has the care they need, close to home.”
Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu commented that public health is the cornerstone of strong communities and conveyed the new site demonstrates the county’s commitment to residents’ equitable access to healthcare. Dr. Jaberi shared that some 47 public health staff will provide services to multilingual clients with diverse health needs by collaborating across multiple county programs in a welcoming environment.
“The opening of the Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center represents a significant milestone in Fairfax County’s ongoing commitment to improving the health and well-being of the community, said Supervisor Lusk. “Families and individuals in our community will more easily be able to obtain essential services like immunizations, nutritional support, tuberculosis treatment and many other critical public health resources.”
“This health center is not only comprehensive in the services it offers, but also easily accessible. Its location near the Franconia-Springfield Metro station and several bus lines ensures that public transit users have a direct path to care. This is an important step in reducing barriers to obtaining quality health care here in Fairfax County,” continued Supervisor Lusk.
To make an appointment for clinical services, please call 703-246-2411. For WIC services, call 703-246-5599.
Following the temporary closure of the Joseph Willard Health Center on October 1, the Franconia-Springfield site will be one of five public health centers serving county residents who need preventative services and other important health and nutrition services.
For more information about Health Department services, please visit the clinics page.
For photos of the ribbon-cutting ceremony visit Fairfax County’s Flickr page.