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Health Department Partner Hosts 1st Annual Awards Banquet

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Two people dancing at banquet — Dance performance at Joyful Hands Banquet

Youth Ambassadors Welcome Team of Public Officials

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Officials hear the stories of local high school students and their passion for public health

Teens from the Health Department’s Youth Ambassador Program welcomed a team of public officials from federal and local government agencies recently. The dignitaries were interested in learning more about the Youth Ambassador Program and enjoyed an informative session with students.

Reston area Residents Receive Lessons in Chronic Disease Management

Ms. Yang leading a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshop for seniors at Lake Anne House — Ms. Yang leading the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program workshop at Lake Anne House

Local Mosquito Specimens Donated to Support Vector-borne Disease Research

David Pecor, Museum Specialist for Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit, shares mosquito exhibits in the vast collection with Fairfax's Disease Carrying Insects Program team — David Pecor, Museum Specialist for Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit, shares mosquito exhibits in the vast collection with Fairfax's Disease Carrying Insects Program team

Fairfax County and Health Department Welcome New Community-Based Clinic: Answers Need for Affordable, Culturally-Competent Behavioral Health Services on Richmond Highway

The Growth & Healing HUB offers children and families therapeutic services, regardless of ability to pay.

People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to have experienced symptoms of mental illnesses or disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic.¹ The Richmond Highway area of Alexandria, which represents one of the most ethnically and economically diverse areas of Fairfax,² has limited mental health community-based services.

Health Department Attends ICNA Relief Virginia’s Annual Banquet

Health Department staff with ICNA Relief Virginia — Health Department and ICNA Relief Virginia members

Stronger2 and Partners Host Health Fair at Springfield Town Center

Anthony Mingo and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity — Stronger2 Project Director Anthony J. Mingo, Sr. and members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Health Departments and Community Partners Connect for World AIDS Day Conversation

Stronger2 Provides Health Literacy, Food Donations, and Festivals across the Community

It’s the season of giving.

Multicultural Celebration and Health Fair Brings Health Resources to Springfield Residents

Members from St. Mark’s, Second Story, Asian American Community Center, and Fairfax County Health Department — Members from St. Mark’s, Second Story, Asian American Community Center, and Fairfax County Health Department