3 VA Children’s Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Rankings

The 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals report released Tuesday includes both national and state and regional rankings.

Virginia City Ranked Top Healthiest Community In America: U.S. News

Virginia is home to the top-ranked healthiest community and 30 others near the top of the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Falls Church's Birch & Broad Gains New Urgent Care Center

A new urgent care center is open at the Birch & Broad shopping center near the future West Falls development.

Fruit Recall Expands As Salmonella Cases Increase: See VA Impacts

Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide and left 2 people dead across 34 states. Recalls continue to expand.

New Urgent Care Center Opens In Seven Corners Area

Residents in and around Seven Corners have a new urgent care center affiliated with Inova that can respond to common health concerns.

Cookies Recalled At VA Grocery Store Could Contain Rocks

Trader Joe's is urging customers not to eat its Almond Windmill or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond cookies, as they may contain rocks.

4 VA, DC Medical Centers Among Best Children’s Hospitals: U.S. News

One DC pediatric medical center and 3 in VA are ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News in its 2023-2024 Best Children’s Hospitals list.

Extreme Heat Precautions for Families Facing Dementia

As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's

Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes Falls Church Area Stops

The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.

First Drug Take Back Event Of 2023 Planned In Falls Church

Residents may get rid of unwanted medications anonymously at the Drug Take Back Day hosted by the City of Falls Church police and sheriff.

Falls Church Seeks To Reclaim Mayors Fitness Challenge Title

After winning the 2021 trophy in the Mayors Fitness Challenge, Falls Church will seek another win against Fairfax and Vienna.

Scholarship For Nurse Aide Course Seeks To Fill NoVA Worker Shortage

Scholarships are helping nursing aides receive advanced nursing aide certification to fill workforce needs in Northern Virginia.

Best Hospitals For Maternity Care: 12 VA Hospitals On U.S. News List

There were 12 hospitals in Virginia out of 23 surveyed ranked as high performing maternity hospitals in Virginia.

VA Flu Season Could Be Worse Than Past Years: State Health Department

Virginia health officials have seen increased medical care visits tied to flu-like illness and RSV, a virus many kids share in the winter.

Updated COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Available At Falls Church Giant Food

The updated COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine is now available at Giant Food pharmacies in Falls Church, along with the seasonal flu shot.

New COVID Boosters Available In Virginia: Health Department

New COVID boosters targeting omicron subvariants of COVID-19 are now being provided to eligible residents in Virginia.

Falls Church Residents Join Pan-Mass Challenge For Cancer Research

The Pan-Mass Challenge will feature thousands of riders raising funds to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Falls Church Named Second Healthiest Community In 2022: U.S. News

The ranking of the 500 healthiest communities is based on 10 community health factors.

Inova Pride Clinic For NoVA's LGBTQ Community Opens In Falls Church

Inova held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new Inova Pride Clinic, the region's first home dedicated to LGBTQ health care.

Monkeypox Spreads In U.S.: What Virginia Residents Need To Know

The risk of contracting monkeypox for Virginia residents is low, experts say. Some groups may have a higher risk for catching the illness.

What Is Monkeypox: What VA, DC Residents Need To Know

The health threat people are talking about in Maryland isn't so much COVID-19 but monkeypox. Here's what you should know.

Baby Formula Shortages In VA, DC: FDA Working ‘Around The Clock’

Residents of Northern Virginia and D.C. are helping neighbors deal with the baby formula shortage with tips on where formula is in stock.

Falls Church, Arlington Rank As Healthiest Localities In Virginia

Falls Church ranked No. 1 in Virginia for both health factors and health outcomes, while Arlington ranked No. 2 in both categories.

Support For Keeping Mask Mandate On Planes And Trains: VA, DC Survey

Most VA, DC survey respondents said they plan to wear a mask on airplanes and other forms of public transportation even without a mandate.

Second COVID-19 Booster Offered At Falls Church Area Giant Pharmacies

A second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine can be given to eligible groups four months after the first booster

See How Dirty Your DC, NoVA Community's Air Is: Lung Association

Despite some improvements, the D.C. area received another failing grade for smog from the American Lung Association in its annual report.

VA Revokes Workplace COVID-19 Safety Measures

The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board voted to revoke the state's standards for preventing COVID-19 spread in the workplace.

Masks No Longer Required In Falls Church Government Buildings

Masks for the public and city employees are no longer required in City of Falls Church government facilities, the city announced Wednesday.

CDC Updates COVID Mask Guidelines: What It Means In Virginia

The Biden administration dramatically loosened its COVID-19 mask guidance Friday as infection rates return to pre-omicron variant levels.

How Does Life Expectancy In Virginia Rank Nationally?

Virginia ranks in the top third for life expectancy in the nation, and its residents have the longest life expectancy among Southern states.

4th COVID Shot? Those At-Risk In Virginia May Be Eligible

The CDC recommends that some people with weakened immune systems get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what to know.

12 Virginia Hospitals Ranked Among 2022's Best, 4 In Top 100

A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America, and a dozen Virginia hospitals made the list.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Falls Church Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Fairfax County.

COVID Vaccines Could Soon Be Approved For VA, DC Children Under 5

Pfizer and BioNTech are expected to request emergency authorization Tuesday for a two-shot COVID vaccine regimen for children in VA and DC.

COVID-19 Cases Drop 50% From Record High In Virginia

COVID-19 cases continue to decline in most Virginia health districts, although all counties still are reporting "high" transmission rates.

COVID-19 Omicron Surge Peaks, Cases Drop In Virginia: Analysis

The omicron surge is waning in Virginia and nationwide, giving health experts hope the COVID pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Falls Church Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfax County and across VA.

COVID Cases Drop 36% In Virginia As Omicron Slows

COVID-19 cases in Virginia are declining rapidly, with the 7-day average dropping by 36 percent over the past 10 days, according to the VDH.

Hospital Capacity In Falls Church Area: See The Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Fairfax County and across VA.

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit Record As Youngkin Lifts Mandates

COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a record high in Virginia as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues directives lifting mask and vaccine mandates.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.