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State names new Alexandria health director

Web359. By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com. The Virginia Department of Health appointed David Rose as the new director of the Alexandria Health Department on Monday, according to a news release. Rose, a board-certified pediatrician who most recently served as the child and welfare medical director in the Maryland …

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Community effort underway to vaccinate Alexandria's …

WebAs Alexandria attempts to hit its 80% vaccination target by the end of the summer, the health department and various city partners are encountering some challenges to overcoming barriers among the local Black community. In Alexandria, 67.5% of adults age 18 or older have received at least one vaccine dose as of Tuesday, according to the

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Health & Wellness: Getting back to the gym

WebBy Darline Buchannon. As health and safety restrictions are lifted, many regular gym goers are returning to their regular fitness routines. Experts are encouraging a return to a somewhat normal fitness routine for fully vaccinated individuals, citing concerns about the pandemic’s effect on mental health and weight gain.

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Mind, body and spirit: Adopt a holistic approach to your …

WebThe movement of consumers to adopt a more “whole person” approach to their well-being is gaining consumers’ attention. The country’s largest health insurance association, America’s Health Insurance Plans, observed an increase in demand for access to mental healthcare coverage, in part because of the impact of COVID-19 on Americans

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Health & Wellness: Resilience training to balance body, …

WebReflexology: a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands or ears to support rebalancing of the mind, body and spirit. Reiki: an energy healing technique of placing light hands on or over the body to relax and balance the central nervous system for relaxation. Qigong/Tai Chi: a mind/ body/spirit

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The top eight wellness trends in 2021

WebBy Mara Benner Even as we head into the new year, the COVID-19 pandemic that defined 2020 continues to impact us in areas such as health, wellbeing, fitness and nutrition. Even before COVID-19, global wellness expenditures had been increasing, with the Global Wellness Institute reporting that the overall spend reached …

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City plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

WebBy Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] With the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine being made publicly available in the coming months, the Alexandria Health Department is working on plans for distribution in the city. Two viable COVID-19 vaccines are on a fast track through Food and Drug Administration testing and approval …

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Analysis: City's COVID-19 data surprises

WebBy Denise Dunbar Data released by the Alexandria Health Department on Sept. 10 reveals a close correlation between the percentage of overall COVID-19 cases by age group in July and August and an age group’s percentage of the overall population. For instance, 35 to 44-year-olds make up 18.5% of Alexandria’s population, and 20.7% of COVID-19 […]

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The state of teen mental health in Virginia

WebThe state faces devastating challenges in the arena of teen mental health, in particular an alarming spike in suicide rates. Furthermore, resources to address this crisis in Virginia are sorely lacking. According to Mental Health America’s 2022 statistics, 55% of youth with depression in Virginia do not receive mental health services.

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Better with Age: In sickness and in health

WebNearly 30 years ago, our family faced a heartrending reality: My father, the rock of our family, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Like many who take the sacred vows of marriage, my parents promised to cherish each other in sickness and in health. True to her word and her vows, my mother devoted herself to my father’s care, a journey that

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Life Well Lived: Seeking positive alignment with wellness in 2020

WebSpiritually health involves having meaning and purpose and a sense of balance and peace. This dimension encourages us to name our personal values, describe our beliefs about life, make conscious choices to support our personal values, learn about other’s beliefs and values and have an optimistic view on life as well as gratitude. Social …

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Spread knowledge, not COVID-19: A letter from the Alexandria …

WebBy Stephen Haering, director, Alexandria Health Department This article has been updated from the original version published on March 16. More than likely, you’re feeling anxious right now. It’s easy to understand why since there is still so much uncertainty and misinformation about COVID-19. Public Health prepares for and responds to …

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City opens free COVID-19 testing kiosks

WebAs Alexandria and the rest of Virginia face a spike in COVID-19 cases, the city, Alexandria Health Department and private testing company Curative launched free testing kiosks throughout Alexandria, according to a news release. Testing at all three kiosks is free, regardless of insurance or immigration status, and does not require government

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Tending to the future: Nurse Aide Program offers career training …

WebWhen the Class of 2022 graduated from the Alexandria City High School on Saturday, many of them did so with a plan for their future. Michelle Andzie-Mensah is a graduating senior who also participated in the Nurse Aide Program, part of the Governor’s Health Sciences Academy.

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Where older adults can turn for answers

WebThe Charles Houston Senior Center is located within the Charles Houston Recreation Center at 901 Wythe St. in Old Town, and St. Martin de Porres is located at 4650 Taney Ave. in the West End. To learn more, contact Charles Houston at 703-746- 5456 or St. Martin at 703-751- 2766. Alexandria Health Department/COVID-19.

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Inova Oakville breaks ground in Potomac Yard

WebBy Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]. Inova Health System broke ground on Monday on Inova Oakville, a new medical and emergency facility located in Potomac Yard. Inova staff and local leaders, including Mayor Justin Wilson and Councilors Amy Jackson and John Chapman, were on hand with hammers to ceremonially smash a …

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COVID-19 update for Dec. 30: 7,231 cases, 87 deaths in Alexandria

WebBy Staff. As of Dec. 30, there have been 7,231 positive cases of COVID-19 in the City of Alexandria, resulting in 87 fatalities, according to the Virginia Department of Health. In addition, 430 Alexandria residents have been hospitalized because of COVID-19. The Alexandria fatalities include 40 women and 46 men.

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Meet the Times Staff

WebEditorial Denise Dunbar Publisher and Executive Editor [email protected] Caitlyn Meisner Managing Editor/Reporter [email protected] Sales Margaret Stevens Sales Director [email protected] Marty DeVine Sales Representative [email protected] Patrice Culligan Sales Representative and Publisher Emerita …

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Silverado's coronavirus response is called into question after nurse

WebBy Missy Schrott | [email protected] Nina Forbes, 56, a nurse who worked at Silverado Alexandria, died from COVID-19 on April 25, sparking questions about the memory care facility’s coronavirus response. Silverado reported its first case of COVID-19 on April 12. Since then, the facility has reported that multiple residents have tested …

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COVID-19 surge part of triple virus threat

WebRose said that the rise in reported COVID-19 cases in Alexandria coupled with the arrival of flu season and the Respiratory Syncytial Virus is straining the capacity of hospital resources in Northern Virginia. “INOVA, on November 29th, put out a press release saying their emergency rooms are at capacity because of a triple virus [threat].

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