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Alexandria Health Department serves the City of Alexandria, Virginia. Join us online as we support healthy people, healthier communities.

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Alexandria Health Department (AHD) clinics will close at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4 in recognition of the Labor Day holiday. This includes AHD’s main office and Teen Wellness Center clinics. AHD clinics will remain closed all day on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.
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Our Main Office at 4850 Mark Center Drive is closed today for necessary office maintenance. Clients are being notified about rescheduling. Teen Wellness Center clinics are open as usual. More info will be posted at alexandriava.gov/Health.

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Have you seen our yard signs around Arlandria? We're getting the word out about the Arlandria Coalition for the Community Health Improvement Plan. Arlandria residents and community members are now invited to vote how we should focus our Arlandria work. alexandriava.gov/public-heal…
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Got questions about cyclosporiasis? @VDHgov has answers. Check out their fact sheet online and continue to always thoroughly wash fruits, veggies, and herbs. 🔗vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiolog…
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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@AlexandriaVAGovJun 30
An Extreme Heat WATCH means Be Prepared. Una VIGILANCIA de Calor Extremo significa Esté Preparado. An Extreme Heat WARNING means Take Action!Un AVISO de Calor Extremo significa ¡Tome Acción! Find cooling centers at alexandriava.gov/Alert. Follow local media for the forecast.
Vigilancia de Calor Extremo: Una Vigilancia de Calor Extremo se emite cuando el calor peligroso es posible. Reprograme actividades al aire libre durante los próximos días. Asegúrese que niños, ancianos, y mascotas tengan un sitio para refrescarse durante e

ALT Vigilancia de Calor Extremo: Una Vigilancia de Calor Extremo se emite cuando el calor peligroso es posible. Reprograme actividades al aire libre durante los próximos días. Asegúrese que niños, ancianos, y mascotas tengan un sitio para refrescarse durante e

An Extreme Heat Watch means be prepared. An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when dangerous heat is possible. Reschedule outdoor activities in the coming days. Make sure that children, the elderly, and pets have a place to cool off during the heat. An Extreme

ALT An Extreme Heat Watch means be prepared. An Extreme Heat Watch is issued when dangerous heat is possible. Reschedule outdoor activities in the coming days. Make sure that children, the elderly, and pets have a place to cool off during the heat. An Extreme

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AHD has received questions about Ebola like what's going on and should we be worried? Dr. Rose sat down with the Alexandria Times to break down why the risk to the public in the U.S. is low and what health authorities are doing to keep people safe: 🔗 alextimes.com/local-news/ale…

Alexandria health director emphasizes low risk of Ebola - Alexandria Times

By Elona Michael | [email protected] In Alexandria and elsewhere, the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic linger. What resident doesn’t remember the scary days of 2020 and 2021 when 138...

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🕛 WIC Hours are Changing! Beginning May 11, WIC hours are changing to allow for some later appointment slots. M: 8-6:30 T: 8-5 W: 8-5 Th: 8-4:30 F: 8-4:30 For questions and appts, please call 703.746.4998. Please note, this is for WIC only.
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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@VDHgovApr 28
Syphilis rates continue to increase among women in Virginia. This can in turn lead to a mother passing syphilis on to her baby (congenital syphilis). Learn more about syphilis and how to prevent it. vdh.virginia.gov/syphilis/ #STIAwareness
Syphilis diagnoses among women rose by 144% between 2020 and 2024, highlighting a significant public health concern.

ALT Syphilis diagnoses among women rose by 144% between 2020 and 2024, highlighting a significant public health concern.

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Happy National Volunteer Week!! Alexandria's Medical Reserve Corps has some of the BEST volunteers in the game - always making Alexandria healthier! Visit alexandriava.gov/MedicalRese… to see how you can bring your skills to our MRC team!
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AHD is closed. As of 1 p.m. on March 16, Alexandria Health Department is closed due to the severe weather. For more information on the current weather status, visit alexandriava.gov/Alert or follow @AlexandriaVAGov Please stay safe & be careful.

Current Alert Status

During an emergency incident or severe weather event, the City updates this page with alerts, operational impacts and status updates, facility closures, and event cancellations to ensure residents...

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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@AlexandriaVAGovMar 15
The City of Alexandria invites the community to a Town Hall with DC Water on the Potomac Interceptor Response at 7 p.m. on Thursday, 3/19 in the Lee Center Auditorium (1108 Jefferson St.). Attendees can also participate online via Zoom. Register now: publicinput.com/potomacinter…
A view of a river with a cityscape in the background, featuring a police boat on the water. Text overlay reads "Potomac Interceptor Response Town Hall, Thu 3/19, 7 p.m., Lee Center Auditorium or Virtual via Zoom." Includes logos for the City of Alexandria and DC Water.

ALT A view of a river with a cityscape in the background, featuring a police boat on the water. Text overlay reads "Potomac Interceptor Response Town Hall, Thu 3/19, 7 p.m., Lee Center Auditorium or Virtual via Zoom." Includes logos for the City of Alexandria and DC Water.

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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@AlexandriaVAGovMar 16
The City of Alexandria is under a tornado watch until 7 p.m., March 16. Conditions are favorable for tornadoes. For more information, go to alexandriava.gov/Alert.
Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. To report power outages or downed lines, visit Dominion Energy online or call 866.366.4357 Please call 703.746.4444 or use Alex311 to report non-emergency concerns. call 911 for emergencies

ALT Tornadoes are possible. Remain alert for approaching storms. To report power outages or downed lines, visit Dominion Energy online or call 866.366.4357 Please call 703.746.4444 or use Alex311 to report non-emergency concerns. call 911 for emergencies

VIGILANCIA DE TORNADO Es posible que se formen tornados. Esté atento al clima y a las tormentas que se acercan. Reporte cortes de energía o cables caídos a Dominion Energy en dominionenergy.com/outages o llame al 866.366.4357.

ALT VIGILANCIA DE TORNADO Es posible que se formen tornados. Esté atento al clima y a las tormentas que se acercan. Reporte cortes de energía o cables caídos a Dominion Energy en dominionenergy.com/outages o llame al 866.366.4357.

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AHD is advising our community to be especially careful around wildlife after two people reported being bitten by a raccoon in #OldTown. Read the full release below & save Animal Control's number to report any animals exhibiting symptoms: 703.746.4444. 🔗alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/20…

[Archived] Alexandria Health Department Advises Residents to Be Careful Around Wildlife after Two...

Visit alexandriava.gov for more information.

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It’s not long until travel season picks up for spring break and other fun! If you’re planning to travel, make sure you’re ready with 💉recommended vaccines 🧳appropriate clothes and supplies (including meds!) ⚠️ awareness of local advisories Prepare @ cdc.gov/travel
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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@AlexandriaVAGovFeb 21
The City of Alexandria is under a Winter Storm Watch in effect from Feb 22, at 3pm until Feb 23, at 10am. Up to 5 inches of snow is possible. This could make travel dangerous. Find the latest road conditions by calling 511 or tuning into local media.
Winter Weather Watch alert with icons of clouds and snowflakes. Text advises of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and high winds. Encourages staying tuned to local media for updates. Includes contact numbers for non-emergency concerns and emergencies. Alexandria city logo and website link provided.

ALT Winter Weather Watch alert with icons of clouds and snowflakes. Text advises of heavy snow, sleet, freezing rain, and high winds. Encourages staying tuned to local media for updates. Includes contact numbers for non-emergency concerns and emergencies. Alexandria city logo and website link provided.

Temperaturas invernales peligrosas Puede haber: Mucha nieve Hielo Lluvia congelada Vientos fuertes Evite salir si es posible. Revise las noticias para saber cómo están las calles y carreteras.

ALT Temperaturas invernales peligrosas Puede haber: Mucha nieve Hielo Lluvia congelada Vientos fuertes Evite salir si es posible. Revise las noticias para saber cómo están las calles y carreteras.

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AHD is sharing updates on the Potomac Recreational Water Advisory. 👉Recreational Water Advisory continues 👉Alexandria's drinking water is safe 👉AHD plans to share details about tests done by the VA Dept of Environmenral Quality as they are available alexandriava.gov/Health

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Join us for a Community Health Improvement Plan Open House! Stop by Patrick Henry Recreation Center from 10-1 on 2/21 to share ideas about what we should focus on in the Landmark/Van Dorn part of our plan. Walk-ins welcome, but please RSVP if you can: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
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VDH has issued a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River. ❌🏊 Do not swim, wade, kayak, or canoe in the Potomac. Make sure kids and pets don't either. ✅🚰Drinking water is safe. alexandriava.gov/health-depa…

[Archived] Alexandria Health Department Shares Recreational Water Advisory Issued for the Potomac...

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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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@AlexandriaVAGovFeb 9
All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, in observance of George Washington Day. For more information on how this closure affects City services, visit alexandriava.gov.
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