City Council honored the Alexandria Health Department for “100 years of service, dedication, and exemplary commitment to the health and wellness of all Alexandrians” on Tuesday, March 26. Photo by Dan Brendel/Gazette Packet
The community is invited to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Alexandria Health Department at an open house on Thursday, April 4, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Health Department’s main location at 4480 King St. This free public event will feature kiosks spotlighting each division, fire trucks, free giveaways and light refreshments. The community is invited to take a tour of the Health Department's facilities, learn about the services provided and meet the employees who make these services possible.
The Medical Reserve Corps is also offering a Psychological First Aid Training, which teaches participants how to cope with emergencies and learn how to prepare, respond to, and recover from trauma. To register for this training, email ionela.lutai@vdh.virginia.gov or call 703-746-4978.
For more information, including a schedule of events, visit alexandriava.gov/Health.