<lst>Inova Blood Donor Services is a non-for-profit blood collection agency serving patients at 11 hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area.
The following is a list of dates and locations for blood drives. The symbol © indicates that that particular drive takes place in a bloodmobile and children are not permitted for safety reasons
FAIRFAX COUNTY
Sept. 19, Thursday, 7-11:30 a.m.
© Springfield Hilton
6550 Loisdale Road., Springfield
703-455-2743
Sept. 20, Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax
1-866-256-6372
Sept. 28, Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
© Babies R Us
13954 Metro Tech Drive, Chantilly
1-866-256-637
LOUDOUN COUNTY
Sept. 21, Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
© Philomont Community Center
36592 Jeb Stuart Road., Philomont
540-338-5882
Sept. 24, Tuesday, 3-8 p.m.
Sterling Park Safety Center, 46700 Middlefield Drive, Sterling (Cascades)
1-866-256-6372
September 2002 Donor Center Events
Every Friday: Sept. 20, 27
Apples for all donors.
Every Saturday: Sept. 21, 28
Picture frame for all donors to display favorite photo.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Celebrate your September birthday by stopping by for a piece of cake anytime today.
Donor Center Information
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-504-3500
Monday, Wednesday; noon-8 p.m.,
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
CentreMed Donor Center
6201 Centreville Road (Route 28)
Centreville, VA 20121
703-322-1970
Tuesday-Friday. noon-8 p.m.,
Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
2501 Parker's Lane
Alexandria, VA 22306
703-664-7229
Monday-Thursday, 4-7 p.m.
Woodburn Medical Park
3289 Woodburn Road, Suite 010
Annandale, VA 22003
703-698-3885
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.,
Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
<lst>"A Journey Toward Independence" — an annual conference that brings together brain injury survivors, their families, friends, rehabilitation professionals and students — will be held on Oct. 4 and 5 at the Johnson Center at George Mason University in Fairfax. The keynote address will be delivered by Jane Woods, the Virginia secretary of health and human resources and Al Condeluci, a nationally known speaker on disability issues.
Fees for the two-day event are $10 for survivors, $40 for a family member, $35 for students and $75 for professionals. Fees cover all sessions and include breakfast and lunch daily, a Friday evening reception and refreshment breaks. Registration brochures can be obtained by calling Helpline 703-569-1855. For more information, call 703-569-1855 or send an e-mail to info-nvia@nvia.org.
<lst>CHADD of Northern Virginia will hold a panel presentation Sept. 19 on "Couples with AD/HD — Living and Loving." The presentation will feature couples who will explain how their relationships are affected by AD/HD. They will also provide suggestions and tips for attendees. The program is free and open to the public.
On Oct. 17, the organization will hold a program on "Strategies for Social Success: Skills for Children and Adults" presented by Cheryl Wietz, L.C.S.W.
Meetings will begin at 7 p.m. The panel presentation will run from approximately 7:30-9 pm. The meeting will be held in the multipurpose lecture room at Fairfax High School, 3500 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax.
For more information, call 703-641-5451, or e-mail nova_chadd@hotmail.com.
The State Health Department urges people to continue to report dead birds to local health departments but to understand that not all birds need to be tested for West Nile virus. This virus is spread to birds, humans, horses and other mammals through the bite of an infected mosquito. The Virginia Department of Health recommends that people wear long, loose and light-colored clothing, use insect repellent and check window and door screens for openings to prevent against mosquitoes.
“Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.” On Saturday, Oct. 19, at the National Mall, there will be a 3-mile walk to raise funds for lupus research. Check-in is at 9 a.m., and walk starts at 10 a.m. For more information, call 703-323-9168 or visit www.lupusresearch.org.
INOVA Hospital Marked its 100th lung transplant on Aug. 10. This hospital has had the only lung transplant program in the Washington, D.C., area since 1991. The Inova Lung Transplant Program is part of the Inova Transplant Center, the area’s only full-service transplant center offering heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, liver and bone-marrow transplantation.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services, serving mental health patients in the Washington area, is searching for patient, caring, responsible men and women to befriend isolated community members suffering from a mental illness. One hour a week for at least a year may include phone calls, walks, shopping, dining, movies, museums, games, etc. Volunteers will be trained and provided ongoing support in mental health illnesses and on how to best help the ones with whom they are matched. Contact Jocelyn Mitchell, 703-531-2908, jmitchell@prsinc.org.