 Just a reminder to visit our lost and found. Items will be donated to those in need.
Fairfax County Park Authority Winter Camps - Registration Opens Tuesday, October 22 at 9 a.m.
Plan to keep the holiday cheer going with winter camp offerings taking place when schools close for holiday breaks and cultural observances. These single-day and two-day camp sessions run December 8-February 17.
Explore Winter Camps
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
As of late September 2024, residential households in the U.S. are eligible for another order of #4 free at-home tests from USPS.com.
- With cold and flu season picking up, we encourage you to order your FREE at-home COVID-19 Tests. You can use this LINK to the order.
You have been invited to the Hispanic Heritage Culmore Day. It is going to be on Saturday, October 26th from 10am to 2pm at the Culmore Family Resource Center, located at 3304 Culmore Court Falls Church, VA 22041. Be ready to enjoy a day full of colors, traditions, folklore, and culture.
There will be;
- Live Music
- Dances
- Art
- Culture
- Games
- Folkloric Dresses
- And more...
Safety Tips for Trick-or-Treating:
Halloween is a time of fun and harmless frights, but parents shouldn’t have to worry about their children’s safety while trick-or-treating. To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone, Patient First is offering some important reminders, and a special service this Halloween season.
- Know the route that your children will take if you do not go with them.
- Younger children should go with adults. There should be at least one adult for every four children.
- If possible, give your children a cell phone and check in with them during the evening.
- Set a time for everyone to be home.
- Make sure no one eats any treats until they have been inspected by an adult.
- Wear bright clothing or reflective gear.
To keep your kids safe after dark, Patient First is offering free safety blinkers at each of our medical centers during the month of October (one per person, while supplies last). These blinking lights can be attached to Halloween costumes to improve visibility. Blinkers are available at the front desk of any Patient First location—no registration or medical care is required.
As an added precaution, Patient First will offer free digital X-ray imaging of Halloween candy. This fun service allows trick-or-treaters, to see what is inside their treats, like peanuts or other surprises. It also makes visiting the doctor’s office a positive experience, which can help reduce anxiety for future visits when they are sick or hurt.
X-ray imaging can also provide parents additional peace of mind about the treats their children receive by possibly detecting objects like metal, or other solid substances.* Parents still need to provide supervision since some foreign materials may not appear in X-rays.
Bring your bag of candy into any Patient First Neighborhood Medical Center from October 27th through November 1st between 6pm and 8pm for a free X-ray screening.
Patient First doctors are available to discuss Halloween safety. Contact Todd Krickler at (410) 487-4178 or Todd.Krickler@patientfirst.com to set up an in-person interview, or via Zoom.
Domestic violence is a family, community and public health issue with widespread ripple effects that impact all parts of our community. It will take all of us to build a peaceful and safe Fairfax County.
Did you know?
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1 in 4 women and nearly 1 in 10 men will experience sexual violence, physical violence or stalking by an intimate partner during their lives.
- More than 43 million women and 38 million men will experience psychological aggression by an intimate partner in their lifetime.
Research also shows survivors of domestic violence have significantly higher rates of long-term health problems, including diabetes, frequent headaches, chronic pain, difficulty sleeping, asthma, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.
We can prevent domestic violence across our community by addressing the root causes of the problem. We can eliminate attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, environments and policies that contribute to domestic violence and promote strategies that stop it. Together, we can reduce our acceptance and tolerance of violence, and reject norms, practices and policies that place girls and women at increased risk. We can confront gender and racial injustices.
Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline
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