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The Inova Health Center – Oakville, located between Potomac Yard and Del Ray, is open at a new development with retail and residential.
The health department notified residents about a raccoon that tested positive for rabies, which can be fatal in humans if not treated.
After lead was found in an Alexandria elementary school building, the school is looking to reopen once cleaning and testing are complete.
The new hospital campus on the former Landmark Mall property is being constructed as Inova prepares to open another Alexandria facility.
An Alexandria school is closed for several days and issued health department guidance on testing to check for lead.
Inova is breaking ground on two new facilities, an Alexandria hospital relocating to Landmark and the Franconia-Springfield hospital.
The Minnie Howard Campus pool is open, offering a lap swim pool and training pool with public access.
The vaccines, which will be available soon, will target recent COVID strains that have contributed to a summer surge nationwide.
A summer surge in COVID-19 in Virginia and other states has virus activity at a high level, with hospital cases increasing, the CDC says.
Cooling centers are open around greater Alexandria, which is under an excessive heat warning Monday and a heat watch Tuesday.
Ten Virginia cities and DC ranked among the worst cities for bed bug infestations, according to a new study by Pest Gnome.
A coalition formed to improve health within Alexandria homes found pests, mold and more hazards to be concerns in a resident survey.
The Bike to Work Day event across the region will encourage commuters to ditch solo driving and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
More than 30 Virginia municipalities exceeded World Health Organization standards for air quality, according to a new study.
A free program for people with asthma and COPD can help them eliminate breathing hazards and avoid costly hospital visits.
Increases in RSV and flu cases that packed pediatric emergency rooms last year may explain an increase in infant mortality. See VA data.
The City of Alexandria made a settlement to address remaining coal tar contamination from a former manufacturing gas plant.
A report of cloudy water in a stream was traced to a water main break Thursday, according to Alexandria city government.
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As part of a statewide suicide prevention effort, Alexandria libraries are now providing free gun locks.
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
The Alexandria Health Department has updated guidance on who should get a COVID-19 bivalent booster and when to ward off the coronavirus.
The Alexandria Health Department and other city services are moving to a new Mark Center facility.
Hospitals in Virginia were ranked among the top 100 and 250 hospitals in the nation and were recognized with specialty awards.
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital said there has been a rise in canine influenza infections, which is rarely fatal for dogs.
Other options for COVID-19 testing will remain in Alexandria after Curative's testing kiosks close.
Leapfrog, a health care watchdog group, has released its fall ratings on patient safety at hospitals around Virginia.
An Alexandria man was first in the handcycle category at Saturday's Marine Corps Marathon, one of the world's largest marathons.
Despite the COVID-19 vaccine being added to the routine immunization schedule, the CDC cannot require it for Virginians.
New COVID boosters targeting omicron subvariants of COVID-19 and the original strain have been expanded to children 5 and older.
The updated COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccine is now available at Giant Food pharmacies in Alexandria, along with the seasonal flu shot.
A runner from Alexandria placed second among female runners in Saturday's Quantico 12K, part of the Marine Corps Marathon event series.
The National Weather Service is issuing a heat advisory for Thursday due to high heat index values.
The Pan-Mass Challenge will feature thousands of riders raising funds to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
The ranking of the 500 healthiest communities is based on 10 community health factors.
After federal authorization, the Alexandria Health Department is starting to offer vaccinations for children 6 months and older.
The Virginia Department of Health changed quarantine guidance from the CDC recommendation, except in high-risk scenarios.