The Nurse of the Year is award presented to an outstanding public health nurse who makes an impact not only on their clients, but also their team. Every year, colleagues have the opportunity to nominate who they believe is deserving of such a high distinction. Staff gather in spring to hear who has earned the year's honor.
This year, the Fairfax County Nurse of the Year award went to Vivienne Goldstein, a school public health nurse who works in the Annandale district. Happy Nurses Month as we celebrate Health Department nurses that make a difference in lives of Fairfax health district every day!
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 Health Department recognized more than 85 staff and teams who received Honors Awards, the agency's highest level of recognition, and celebrated all who go above an beyond every day. Congrats to all Health Department employees. Your efforts make Fairfax a healthier place to live for all.
As climate-related hazards become more common and severe, our communities are facing longer and more intense pollen seasons, more pollution in the air, and wildfire smoke from faraway places. These changes can worsen air quality and affect our health.
The American Lung Association recently released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report based on air quality data across the country. Fairfax County received a “D” grade for air pollution, ranking among the worst in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
As we observe National Air Quality Awareness Week from May 4-8, 2026, take a few minutes to learn how to protect your health and the health of your loved ones from poor air quality.
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Every family deserves a strong start. In observance of National Home Visiting Week from April 20-24, the Fairfax County Health Department is recognizing the vital work of our Maternal Child Health Field program and Nurse-Family Partnership program. These initiatives reflect the Health Department’s commitment to building a healthier community, delivering essential support, education, and services directly to where families need them most. |
 The Fairfax County Health Department recently announced that the last day for services at the West Springfield Public Health Center (located at 8136 Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield) is June 12, 2026. Services are being transitioned to the newly opened Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center easily accessible to the Franconia-Springfield Metro station and several bus lines.
The Franconia Springfield Public Health Center is a state-of-the-art facility that provides a wide array of public health services including immunizations, pregnancy testing and maternity intake, tuberculosis (TB) testing and treatment, HIV and STI testing, Newcomer Health Screenings, and referral assistance. Other services include vital records (issuance of birth, death, and marriage certificates) and enrollment into the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) supplemental nutrition program.
Appointments can be made by calling 703-246-7100, TTY 711. Walk-in hours are also available for select services.
Health Department joined county partners for The Arc of Northern Virginia’s First Responder Interaction Day on April 25 at the Fire & Rescue Training Academy. This free event is designed to help people with access and functional needs feel more comfortable during emergency situations. Health Department clinical staff provided a simulated public health center walkthrough. Attendees also practiced traffic stops and 911 calls, met Fire and EMS teams, learned hands only CPR, and received customized ID cards. Thank you to everyone who came by to meet Health Department and county teams at this event!
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Igniting curiosity, knowledge and action in behavioral health was the theme of the day recently, as the inaugural SPARK event was held at the Government Center. SPARK is a new event for high school students participating in Public Health Youth Ambassador Program (PHYAP) sponsored by the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). PHYAP students from Mount Vernon and Justice high schools took part in an interactive day focused on behavioral health and disability development programming and career exploration. The event is the culmination of a collaboration between the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) and the Health Department.
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Before you or your family visit pools, waterparks, hot tubs, spas, splash pads and water playgrounds, be sure to know how to stay healthy and safe. Although swimming is a physical activity that offers many health benefits, pools and other recreational water venues also are places where germs can be spread and injuries can happen. |
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