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Alexandria Health Department @ALXHealth

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

Joined January 2024
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đź•› 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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Apr 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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Mar 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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Mar 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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Feb 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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Healthy People, Healthier Communities. Scroll to learn more.

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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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Feb 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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Another case of measles has been confirmed in Northern Virginia. Others may have been exposed in several locations at Dulles International Airport and the Dulles shuttle bus on Saturday, January 24. Read more at alexandriava.gov/news-ahd/20…

[Archived] Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Northern Virginia Measles Exposures

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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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Jan 26
The City of Alexandria government offices and courts will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to weather conditions. Trash collection will also be delayed and on a two-day slide. For more updates, go to alexandriava.gov/Alert.
City of Alexandria government and courts are closed on January 27, 2026 For City resources and services, visit alexandriava.gov

ALT City of Alexandria government and courts are closed on January 27, 2026 For City resources and services, visit alexandriava.gov

Las oficinas y servicios del gobierno de Alexandria, incluyendo las cortes, estarán cerradas 27 enero 2026. Para conocer más sobre recursos y servicios de la Ciudad, visite alexandriava.gov.

ALT Las oficinas y servicios del gobierno de Alexandria, incluyendo las cortes, estarán cerradas 27 enero 2026. Para conocer más sobre recursos y servicios de la Ciudad, visite alexandriava.gov.

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Alexandria Health Department offices - including our Teen Wellness Center clinics - will be closed tomorrow, January 26. Stay safe and warm. Visit alexandriava.gov/snow for more.

Snow and Ice Control

Clearing streets and sidewalks is a process that takes time, hard work, and good communication between residents, business owners, and the City.

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Jan 25
The City of Alexandria government offices and courts will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to weather conditions. For updates, go to alexandriava.gov/Alert.
City of Alexandria government offices are closed on January 26, 2026. For city resources and services, visit alexandriava.gov. The logo of the City of Alexandria is displayed above the text.

ALT City of Alexandria government offices are closed on January 26, 2026. For city resources and services, visit alexandriava.gov. The logo of the City of Alexandria is displayed above the text.

Las oficinas y servicios del gobierno de Alexandria, incluyendo las cortes, estarán cerradas 26 enero 2026

ALT Las oficinas y servicios del gobierno de Alexandria, incluyendo las cortes, estarán cerradas 26 enero 2026
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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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Jan 23
Due to inclement weather the @AlexandriaVAGov Winter Shelter will extend its operating hours from 7 p.m. Friday, January 23 until 7 a.m. Wednesday, January 28. The shelter is located at 2355-A Mill Rd. For ongoing updates, please visit alexandriava.gov/go/2478
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Alexandria Health Department retweeted
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Jan 23
A winter storm warning is in effect for the City of Alexandria from 11 p.m. Saturday, January 24 through 4 a.m. Monday, January 26. Travel will become dangerous. Prepare now to stay home. Follow local media for weather updates.
Left panel 'Winter Storm Watch' indicating heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is possible, advising to prepare travel plans. Right panel 'Winter Storm Warning' indicating weather is expected and travel could be dangerous, advising to delay travel plans.

ALT Left panel 'Winter Storm Watch' indicating heavy snow, sleet, or freezing rain is possible, advising to prepare travel plans. Right panel 'Winter Storm Warning' indicating weather is expected and travel could be dangerous, advising to delay travel plans.

Vigilancia de Tormenta Invernal: Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Invernal es emitida cuando es posible una fuerte nevada, cellisca o lluvia helada.

ALT Vigilancia de Tormenta Invernal: Una Vigilancia de Tormenta Invernal es emitida cuando es posible una fuerte nevada, cellisca o lluvia helada.
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Another case of measles has been confirmed in a child in Northern Virginia. Others may have been exposed in several healthcare locations in Woodbridge and Falls Church. Read more and see what to do: alexandriava.gov/.../alexand…...
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