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News Release Archive (1996 to February 2022)

News Releases
Release Date Headline
Dr. Basim Khan and Debby Dimon Named Winners of the 2025 Flora K. Casey Public Health Award
Oakland Baptist Church 2025 Health & Wellness Expo to Jumpstart a Healthy Summer
Landmark/Van Dorn Community Invited to Discuss Experiences and Ideas on Neighborhood “Walk & Talk”
Alexandria Health Department Recognizes Public Health Week, Encourages Residents to Seek Out Health Through Community
Nominations Open for 2025 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award
Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Potential Northern Virginia Measles Exposures
Alexandrians Rank Biggest Health Issues, Strengths in New Community-Wide Health Survey Results
Alexandria Health Department Shares Disease Data in Communicable Disease Report
Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Potential Northern Virginia Measles Exposure
Community Health Improvement Plan Winter Progress Report Shares Updates on Alexandria’s Health Efforts
Flu Numbers Very High & Increasing in Alexandria - Tips to Stay Healthy
Celebrate Loving Safely: Health Department Urges Safe Sex to Prevent STIs this Valentine’s Day
‘Tis the Season for Germs: Alexandria Health Department Shares Reminders for Preventing Illness
Alexandria Recognizes World AIDS Day, Encourages HIV Testing
Correction: Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule for Alexandria Health Department
Alexandria Health Department Issues Rabies Alert After Raccoon Near Chambliss Park Tests Positive
Alexandria Health Department Issues Rabies Alert Near Dora Kelley Nature Park After Raccoon Tests Positive
Alexandria Health Department Issues Rabies Alert After Raccoon in Taylor Run Tests Positive
Alexandria Health Department Hosts Free Flu Shot Clinic, Encourages Healthy Habits for Fall
Alexandrians Asked About Health Issues, Priorities in Community-Wide Survey
Rescheduled to October 1: Community Health Assessment Kick-Off Event
City of Alexandria Begins Community-Centered Health Assessment
Men’s Health Takes the Spotlight at Upcoming Men’s Health Empowerment Expo
Alexandria Health Department Recognizes STI Awareness Week and Encourages Safe Sex Habits
Alexandria Health Department Shares Social Media Platforms
Medical Reserve Corps' 2023 Program Impact Report Details Volunteer Public Health Efforts
Alexandria Health Department Recognizes National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2024
Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Northern Virginia Measles Exposure
Alexandria Health Department Shares Details of Northern Virginia Measles Exposures
Alexandria Health Department Updates Holiday Closure Schedule
Community Health Improvement Plan Fall 2023 Progress Report Details City’s Health Efforts
Alexandria Health Department to Host Community-Wide World AIDS Day Event
City of Alexandria Launches Community Engagement on Home Conditions
Alexandria Health Department Encourages Residents to Join ALX Breathes for Asthma/COPD
Alexandria Health Department Recognizes National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
Alexandria Health Department Hosts Film Screening to Recognize National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Alexandria Health Department Recognizes National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Nominations Open for 2023 Flora Krause Casey Public Health Award
City of Alexandria Hosts Hoops in Virginia Basketball Tournament for National HIV Testing Day
City of Alexandria Partners with Restaurants to Combat Nationwide Opioid Crisis
City of Alexandria Hosts National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Symposium
City of Alexandria and Alexandria Health Department to Host Monkeypox Information Session 
City of Alexandria Now Offers COVID-19 Vaccines to Ages 6 Months and Older
Alexandria Health Department Hosts National HIV Testing Day Event
Alexandria Health Department Now Offers COVID-19 Boosters for Children Ages 5 to 11
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Rising Northern Virginia Case Counts Increases Risk Level; Infant Formula Shortage Trusted Resources
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Beware of Counterfeit COVID-19 Tests; Apply for Rent Assistance Before Va. Rent Relief Program Ends 
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Alexandria Moves to Medium COVID-19 Community Level; Two Years of COVID-19 in Alexandria
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; COVID-19 Treatment Options; Spring Travel Safety Reminder
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; April Emergency Food Distributions
City of Alexandria Recognizes National Public Health Week
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; New Hub for Federal COVID-19 Resources; Additional Boosters Recommended for Some Groups; Quarantine and Isolation Calculator Tool 
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Proper COVID-19 Home Test Kit Storage and Use
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; COVID-19 Symptom Screening Still Critical
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Use FDA-Approved COVID-19 Home Test Kits
City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; CDC Updates COVID-19 Monitoring System; Masks Now Optional in City Facilities