The 2025-2026 Best Children’s Hospitals report released Tuesday includes both national and state and regional rankings.
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.
A new urgent care center is open at the Birch & Broad shopping center near the future West Falls development.
Salmonella-tainted cantaloupe has sickened 117 people nationwide and left 2 people dead across 34 states. Recalls continue to expand.
Residents in and around Seven Corners have a new urgent care center affiliated with Inova that can respond to common health concerns.
Trader Joe's is urging customers not to eat its Almond Windmill or Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond cookies, as they may contain rocks.
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.
As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
Residents may get rid of unwanted medications anonymously at the Drug Take Back Day hosted by the City of Falls Church police and sheriff.
After winning the 2021 trophy in the Mayors Fitness Challenge, Falls Church will seek another win against Fairfax and Vienna.
Scholarships are helping nursing aides receive advanced nursing aide certification to fill workforce needs in Northern Virginia.
There were 12 hospitals in Virginia out of 23 surveyed ranked as high performing maternity hospitals in Virginia.
Virginia health officials have seen increased medical care visits tied to flu-like illness and RSV, a virus many kids share in the winter.
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 targeting omicron subvariants of COVID-19 are now being provided to eligible residents in Virginia.
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.
Inova held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new Inova Pride Clinic, the region's first home dedicated to LGBTQ health care.
The risk of contracting monkeypox for Virginia residents is low, experts say. Some groups may have a higher risk for catching the illness.
The health threat people are talking about in Maryland isn't so much COVID-19 but monkeypox. Here's what you should know.
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 ranked No. 1 in Virginia for both health factors and health outcomes, while Arlington ranked No. 2 in both categories.
Most VA, DC survey respondents said they plan to wear a mask on airplanes and other forms of public transportation even without a mandate.
A second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine can be given to eligible groups four months after the first booster
Despite some improvements, the D.C. area received another failing grade for smog from the American Lung Association in its annual report.
The Virginia Safety and Health Codes Board voted to revoke the state's standards for preventing COVID-19 spread in the workplace.
Masks for the public and city employees are no longer required in City of Falls Church government facilities, the city announced Wednesday.
The Biden administration dramatically loosened its COVID-19 mask guidance Friday as infection rates return to pre-omicron variant levels.
Virginia ranks in the top third for life expectancy in the nation, and its residents have the longest life expectancy among Southern states.
The CDC recommends that some people with weakened immune systems get a fourth COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what to know.
A new ranking by Healthgrades evaluates the top 50, 100 and 250 hospitals in America, and a dozen Virginia hospitals made the list.
Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Fairfax County.
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 continue to decline in most Virginia health districts, although all counties still are reporting "high" transmission rates.
The omicron surge is waning in Virginia and nationwide, giving health experts hope the COVID pandemic is entering a more manageable phase.
Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Fairfax County and across VA.
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.
Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Fairfax County and across VA.
COVID-19 hospitalizations are at a record high in Virginia as Gov. Glenn Youngkin issues directives lifting mask and vaccine mandates.
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.