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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

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Can We Become Healthy Centenarians?

Caregiving Corner

Preserve Access to Telehealth for Seniors with Medicare

Current flexibilities will end on Dec. 31 unless the Biden administration and Congress take action.

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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Men’s Health Expo

Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.

More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

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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‘A Game Changer’

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart