Inova is marking one year of its Oakville facility as it prepares for future facilities in Alexandria and its eastern region.
A rabies exposure with wildlife prompted the Alexandria Health Department to warn about an increased rabies exposure risk.
A new hospital safety report from Leapfrog grades all general hospitals in the United States in terms of safety. See VA hospital grades.
An Alexandria mental health counselor discusses challenges with getting therapy covered by insurance and the rise of anxiety among clients.
Multiple factors are making it more difficult to get the shot in Virginia, D.C. and several other states.
The Alexandria Health Department is warning residents about potential exposure to a wild animal that tested positive for rabies.
A popular grocery chain in Virginia is recalling one brand of coffee because it may contain pieces of glass.
Shifts in federal health policy could affect the number of school-aged children in Virginia receiving required vaccinations.
A new ranking named the best hospitals in Virginia, including several in the Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg regions.
The health department is reminding families of required school vaccines and addressed concerns about the spread of measles.
As some Alexandria STI rates are higher than the state and region's, a public health clinic is offering free syphilis testing.
A new variant of COVID-19 is circulating in other parts of the world and could affect Virginia. Here's what you should know.
Experts say the disease is caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. Here's what to know in Virginia.
The Trump administration is considering changes to who can receive updated COVID boosters.
On Bike to Work Day, commuters around the region will trade in driving for bicycles to enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
More than 30 hospitals in Virginia earned “A” grades based on safety, according to new rankings released by Leapfrog.
The Alexandria Half Marathon, formerly the Parkway Classic, will bring runners to town for a 13.1-mile course, 5K and Kids Dash.
The FDA has upgraded the chips recall to Class 1, meaning the product presents a serious health hazard that could cause death.
Safe and affordable housing was respondents' top preference for ways to improve community health, according to the health survey results.
Several hospitals in Northern Virginia were among those recognized by Healthgrades for safety and patient experience.
More restrictions or a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers are being considered in Alexandria. Two community meetings are scheduled.
Along with a ranking of the world's best hospitals, Newsweek included Virginia hospitals in the ranking of U.S. hospitals.
The average increase in property values varies by neighborhood in Alexandria. Changes ranged from zero to nearly 10 percent.
STIs are on the rise in Alexandria, and the health department is responding with condom distributions and other resources.
Nearly 11 years after cancer treatments, an Alexandria resident continues to raise funds for cancer research amid another ailment.
The move comes 35 years after the dye was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risks.
As 2024 comes to an end, here’s how Virginia hospitals stacked up in analyses and rankings.
Formaldehyde, which causes more cancer than any other toxic chemical in outdoor air, puts many VA communities at risk. Check your address.
Healthcare centers across D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia recorded a more than 300% increase in cases since this time last year.
U.S. News’ 2025 Best Nursing Homes report ranks facilities that offer short- or long-term care or assisted living services. See VA’s list.
See the top hospitals in Virginia, according to Newsweek and data partner Statista’s America’s Best In-State Hospitals 2025 ranking.
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.
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.