Two people in other states have been hospitalized over packaged "soft serve" ice cream sold in Virginia and D.C.
As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's
Before the public emergency ends, City Council praised city staff and volunteers for how they responded to COVID-19 since March 2020.
Inova officials marked the topping out of its new health facility in Oakville Triangle, which is expected to be complete later in 2024.
Residents may get rid of unwanted medications anonymously at the Drug Take Back Day hosted by the Alexandria police and sheriff.
All D.C.-area YMCAs, including one in Alexandria's Del Ray area, will host family-friendly activities for Healthy Kids Day on April 29.
Alexandria athletes will have a significant presence at the 2023 Boston Marathon, which takes place next week on Patriots Day.
The charitable organization of Alexandria's water utility is supporting water bottle refilling stations at recreation centers.
Residents can safely throw out unwanted medications at four locations around Alexandria for Drug Take Back Day.
As emergency department and urgent care visits for RSV rise in Virginia, health officials are also monitoring flu and COVID-19 trends.
Eligibility of the monkeypox vaccine has been expanded. To date, over half of cases are in Northern Virginia's health districts.
Health officials will discuss monkeypox and vaccine eligibility as cases appear in Alexandria and Virginia.
Due to limited supplies, the Alexandria Health Department will offer a monkeypox vaccine to people meeting certain criteria.
The seventh annual Well Ray Festival features free classes for registered attendees and over 75 health and lifestyle vendors.
The Alexandria Health Department and other providers can give COVID-19 vaccine boosters to younger children after federal approval.
Inova Alexandria and Mount Vernnon received high marks for patient care in Leapfrog Group's Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grade report.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will change Alexandria from a low to medium COVID-19 community level, according to the city.
The Del Ray Business Association will hosts a blood drive with Inova to help maintain the blood supply.
The Alexandria Health Department and other providers are making a second booster COVID-19 dose available to eligible groups.
Based on new CDC metrics, masks are now optional in most Alexandria city government locations.
Alexandria's Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing on expanding pickleball courts on existing tennis courts.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Alexandria and across VA.
See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Alexandria and across VA.
Alexandria health officials gave an update on COVID-19 testing initiatives and how Inova Alexandria Hospital is responding to COVID-19.
The 30-day state of emergency order seeks to give flexibility to VA hospitals to help with capacity and staffing amid increasing patients.
Boosters available in Alexandria help protect against omicron and delta variant infections, and lessen the symptoms if you do get sick.
See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Alexandria and across VA.
Retiring Councilwoman Del Pepper will serve as grand marshal of the Alexandria Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving morning tradition.
The U.S. ranks poorly among developed countries for maternal health. Here is how Alexandria compares to the U.S.
A new health director has been named after Alexandria's health department had an acting director since April 2021.
When a COVID-19 vaccine is authorized for younger children, should it be required for students? Take our survey to share your opinions.
The Virginia Department of Health said data from Virginians vaccinated in Maryland was added in Alexandria, Arlington and the Eastern Shore.
The Birchmere's COVID-19 vaccination policy begins Wednesday, Aug. 25.
The first COVID-19 death of a child in the Eastern Region was due to complications from the illness.
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.
Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.