Health Department Move

This page provides move-in details of Alexandria Health Department's new office at 4850 Mark Center Drive.
Page updated on March 23, 2023 at 1:49 PM

AHD Has Moved

Alexandria Health Department (AHD) moved to a new office on March 20, 2023. We are now located at the new Redella S. Del Pepper Community Center at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311. 

Review more information below about the move and stay tuned to this website about move updates. Please note, the details on this page are subject to change before, during, and after the move. Contact AHD at alexhealth@vdh.virginia.gov or by calling 703.746.4996 with any questions or concerns.  

Schedule

On March 20, AHD's King Street Office closed. During the week of March 20, AHD will move. During the move, AHD will not offer walk-in client service at 4850 Mark Center Drive. As we move, AHD will respond to client requests over the phone or email. Clients may be directed to receive in-person services at nearby health agencies. 

Sometime in the week of March 27, AHD will open our doors at 4850 Mark Center Drive for walk-in services. Dates and hours of available services will be posted on this page. Any updates or delays will also be posted on this page. 

Location

AHD is now located at the new Redella S. Del Pepper Community Center at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311. AHD will have offices on floors 3 and 4 and will be located nearby other Alexandria health and social services in the Redella S. Del Pepper Community Center. 

Floor 3

  • WIC services
  • Epidemiology
  • Population Health
  • AHD Administration

Floor 4

  • Clinical services
  • Environmental Health
  • Vital Records 

The building is located on the West End of the City off I-395, Seminary Road and Beauregard Street. More information on accessing the Mark Center by car, bus, train or other methods can be found here.  

If you're taking public transit, the Mark Center is a five-minute walk from the Mark Center Transit Station and can be accessed through routes on the MetroBus and the free DASH Bus. Some DASH routes to the Mark Center Transit Center are featured in the table below:

Traveling from

Take this Bus

Arlandria, Lynhaven,
and Potomac Yard

DASH 36 (A or B)

Beauregard

DASH 35

Landmark

DASH 35

Old Town

DASH 102

Foxchase, Brookeville
Townhomes/Willow
Run @ Mark Center

Metrobus 8W
(local)

For DASH schedule information, call 703.370.DASH (3274) or visit dashbus.com. For Metrobus schedule information, call 202.637.7000 or visit wmata.com.

If you have a disability and cannot take fixed-route public transit, the City of Alexandria offers free paratransit for eligible individuals through DOT. Learn more.

If you're driving, turn onto the long, wooded driveway at the Mark Center roundabout. At the end of the driveway, take a right to find the parking deck. Parking is free. Even if you're driving, please give yourself about 15 minutes to park, find the elevator, and find AHD on floors 3 and 4. 

Image of the front of 4850 Mark Center Drive

4850 Mark Center Drive 

Services

The following services will become available at 4850 Mark Center Drive:

  • Clinical Services  
  • AHD Administration 
  • Public Health Emergency Management 
  • Environmental Health services, including: 
    • Foodborne and general Environmental Health Complaint Investigation 
    • Rabies and animal bite investigations 
    • Permit renewals and applications.  
  • Epidemiology  
  • Population Health 

AHD anticipates interruptions and pauses in services as we move. AHD is providing services based on health needs and our ability to provide services online, through telehealth, or at other locations.  Investigation of reportable infectious disease and outbreaks will continue without interruption during the move.  

Please plan for service delays before, during, and after the March 20 move. If you anticipate future service needs or if you have urgent service requests, please contact AHD.  

Monitor this website for updates on how, where and when services may be available.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the new AHD location?

The building is located at the new Redella S. Pepper Community Center on the West End of the City at 4850 Mark Center Drive off I-95, Seminary Road and Beauregard Street. AHD will be located on the third and fourth floors.

Our new mailing address is: 

Alexandria Health Department 

4850 Mark Center Drive

Ste. 4206

Alexandria, Virginia 22311

When is AHD moving?

AHD moved out of our King Street office from March 20-22.

On March 23, AHD began preparing our office to accept appointments and walk-in clients. During the move, AHD has been reviewing voicemails and emails to respond to client requests. Clients may be directed to receive in-person services at nearby health agencies. 

Sometime in the week of March 27, AHD will open our doors at 4850 Mark Center Drive for walk-in services. Dates and hours of available services will be posted on this page. Any updates or delays will also be posted on this page. 

How can I get to the Mark Center?

The building is located on the West End of the City off I-395, Seminary Road and Beauregard Street. More information on accessing the Mark Center by car, bus, train or other methods can be found here.  

The Mark Center can be accessed through routes on the DASH Bus or MetroBus.  

If you have a disability and cannot take fixed-route public transit, the City of Alexandria offers free paratransit for eligible individuals through DOT. Learn more.

Why is AHD moving?

AHD is moving with several other health and community service providers into this new Mark Center location, which will be called the Redella S. Del Pepper Community Center. Currently, health and community services are provided across many sites in the City. This new centralized location will benefit residents and clients by creating a “one-stop shop” for health and community clients with seamless transition between related services.

This unified setting also aims to ensure increased access, equity, collaboration, privacy, and safety for all residents who use the facility. It will serve as a community hub offering opportunities to access resources, convene meetings and events and to promote the health and wellbeing of Alexandrians.

Finally, new, updated offices will provide a safe, inviting space for AHD to serve clients and advance our mission of “Healthy People, Healthier Communities.”

I have an appointment scheduled at 4480 King Street. What should I do?

AHD stopped scheduling appointments at 4480 King Street beginning March 17. AHD is contacting individuals about impacted appointments. If you have questions, please call the appointment line at (703) 746-4888. 

AHD will call clients about the location of services and booked appointments in the weeks surrounding March 20. 

AHD will continue to update this website with more information about scheduling or re-scheduling appointments during and after the move.  

I need to connect with WIC services for an appointment or questions. Will this impact me?

AHD'S Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program services are available by appointment only. During the move, AHD will continue to provide WIC appointments during normal business hours over the phone. If you have questions, please call our main phone line: (703) 746-4998.

Will AHD’s other locations be impacted?

During the move, AHD’s other locations including the Teen Wellness Center and Casey Health Clinic will continue to operate during normal business hours.  

Will AHD’s phone lines be down?

If you are experiencing a health emergency, dial 911.  

AHD’s COVID-19 hotline will remain open during the move. Call (703) 746-4988 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m Monday-Friday except for holidays. 

AHD is preparing our phone lines for the move. Please anticipate delayed responses to the phone lines during the move. If possible, please email departments with service requests:

How will AHD’s move impact my pool inspection?

AHD’s Environmental Health department has not announced any changes to the planning and scheduling of pool inspections due to the move. Alexandria residents or businesses in need of a pool inspection should look out for communications from the Environmental Health department regarding 2023 pool inspection requirements and due dates.  

For more information, email alexehhealth@vdh.virginia.gov.  

I need to file a permit inspection this spring. What should I do?

AHD will be temporarily unable to accept permit renewals/new applications, or submissions for new plans during the move. We ask that you plan accordingly. Reviews of submissions prior to the move will continue as normal. 

For more information, email alexehhealth@vdh.virginia.gov. 

What should I do if I need vital records services during the move?

Virginia residents can request vital records online using this application from the Virginia Department of Health.  

Walk-in services are also available at other Virginia Department of Health vital records service locations. A map of available locations providing walk-in services is available online.  

How will AHD keep my health records safe during the move?

AHD is following appropriate guidance to ensure the safekeeping of health records during the move, with staff members ensuring health records safety before, during and after the move.

If you have specific questions or concerns about your health records, please call (703) 746-4991. 

Stay Updated on the Move

This webpage will be updated with news and alerts about the move before, during and after the move. 

Also, sign up for the City of Alexandria’s eNews to receive periodic updates from AHD. Select the Health Department News topic.