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Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

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Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

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‘Boosted Is Better’

Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.

Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.

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New Water Fountain on the Mount Vernon Trail

New water fountain

FAIRFAX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS

SENIOR LIVING

Senior Living: Six in 10 People with Dementia Will Wander

Alzheimer’s Association offer tips to prepare for this emergency situation

Dementia

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Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern

On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department

PRS Reaches Spanish Speakers with Content and Outreach

PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia which operates as the Regional Crisis Call Center for most of Virginia, has enhanced its offerings and outreach to the Northern Virginia Spanish speaking community.

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Caregiving Corner

My Loved One Has Dementia. What Do I Say or Do?

“We want our loved ones to smile.” — Speech language pathologist Susan Wranik

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No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall

“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator

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Spring Puts Winter Chores Behind and Spawns Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets

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Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward

It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.

New Hospital

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