Arlington Named Nation's Fittest City Again, Earns Top ACSM Ranking For Second Straight Year

Arlington ranked America's fittest city for the second year in a row as food insecurity worsened nationwide.

Arlington Community Blood Drive At Fire Works Pizza To Support First Responders

Inova Blood Donor Services hosts a community blood drive in Arlington on May 1. Book an appointment to support local first responders.

Arlington Lists Permanent Drug Take-Back Sites Ahead Of DEA Disposal Day

The DEA's National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is Saturday and Arlington has four year-round drop boxes.

2 Teens Cited For Assault After Attacking Police Officer Arresting Another Teen: ACPD

Two teens responded to the arrest of a third teen by attacking an Arlington police officer in Pentagon City, authorities say.

Arlington Emergency Blood Drive Set For March 2 Amid Shortages

Inova Blood Donor Services is holding an emergency blood drive at Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar to address reduced supplies.

Peanut Butter Recalled In 40 States, Including VA

Single-serve peanut butter products are recalled in Virginia because they may contain pieces of plastic, the FDA says.

VHC Health Provides Support For Arlington's Underserved Population

More than 400 people received holiday gifts as part of VHC Health's annual Adopt a Family Gift Drive.

29 VA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking

Forbes' first-ever Top Hospitals list ranked 29 Virginia hospitals among the best in the nation.

VA Community Ranked Best Place To Live For Older Adults

The AARP released its 2025 rankings of the top communities, and one Virginia city leads the list.

Earn $5 Off At Fire Works Pizza By Giving Blood In Clarendon

Inova Blood Donor Services Bloodmobile will be parked outside Fire Works American Pizzeria and Bar in Clarendon for Monday blood drive.

Dr. Deidra D. Parrish Named Arlington Public Health Director

Dr. Deidra D. Parrish will provide overall leadership and direction for public health programs and serve as the official health advisor.

Radioactive Shrimp Recall Expands To More Products Sold In VA

​More brands have been added to an already massive recall of potentially radioactive shrimp, including some products sold in Virginia.

Donate Blood, Receive $5 Off Fire Works Pizza In Arlington

Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar and Inova Blood Donor Services are hosting an Arlington Community Blood Drive on Monday, Aug. 4.

5 VA Cities Named To 'America's Fittest City' List

Five cities in Virginia, plus D.C., ranked high on the annual American Fitness Index rankings, with one NoVA community topping the list.

DC Metro Among Most Polluted In U.S., New Report Says

The American Lung Association recently released the 2025 “State of the Air” report, which found the air we breathe is getting dirtier.

VA Health Programs Lose $219M, 530 Jobs Due To Trump Cuts

Trump's cuts to state health programs mean Virginia loses $219 million for child immunizations and some services for at-risk populations.

Billions Cut From State, Federal Health Programs: What To Know In VA

Grants for COVID treatment, mental health services and more are ending early, impacting VA Department of Health staffing and projects.

Evidence Of Rodents Reported At 2 Arlington Restaurants: Inspections

Arlington County Public Health officials found violations at 35 of the 34 food establishments they visited between March 3-7.

Fire Works Pizzeria In Clarendon To Host Inova Blood Drive On Monday

Donors at Monday's blood drive will receive $5 off any menu item at Fire Works American Pizzeria & Bar in Clarendon.

10 VA Maternity Hospitals Among Best Places To Have A Baby: U.S. News

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care and Patch reports which Virginia hospitals made the list.

Deadly E. Coli Outbreak Sickens VA Resident, Prompts Carrot Recall

One person died and 15 were hospitalized after a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to recalled organic carrots, said health experts.

Whooping Cough On The Rise In VA: What To Know About Pertussis

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant increase of whooping cough cases in VA and the South Atlantic region.

3 VA Health Care Facilities Among ‘Great Hospitals In America’

The “Great Hospitals in America” list from Becker’s Healthcare recognizes the top 100 hospitals in the country.

Arlington Named 'America's Fittest City' For 7th Straight Year

Arlington County has been named "America's Fittest City" for the seventh consecutive year in the annual American Fitness Index rankings.

Person With Measles Visited Arlington Grocery Store: Health Officials

The person was in Virginia from out of state when they visited a Harris Teeter in Arlington while contagious, health officials said.

9 VA Hospitals Ranked Among Best 250 In The Country

Nine hospitals in Virginia are among the best in the U.S., according to new rankings Tuesday from Healthgrades, an online hospital locator.

Measles Exposure Warning For Travelers At Dulles, Reagan Airports

Travelers who went through Dulles and Reagan National Airports in early January may have been exposed to measles, VA health officials said.

VA's Best Hospitals For 2023: See Full List

Here’s a review of how Virginia hospitals stacked up in analyses and rankings from various publications, agencies and a watchdog groups.

Boutique Fitness Studio Cut Seven Opens Flagship Location In Arlington

Cut Seven, a boutique fitness studio, opened its flagship studio on Thursday in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington.

NoVA's Largest Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Now Open For Winter Season

The 7,200-square-foot ice rink at Westpost in Arlington, the largest outdoor rink in Northern Virginia, is now open for the winter season.

48th Marine Corps Marathon: Starting Times, Road Closures, Festival

The 48th annual Marine Corps Marathon will take place on Sunday, Oct. 29, with thousands of runners registered to participate in the race.

Meet Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor from Arlington

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of DC on October 14 at the Tidal Basin features Faces of Hope Survivors

Arlington Claims No. 1 Spot For Outdoor Enthusiasts In New Ranking

With its large number of outdoor recreation areas, Arlington claimed first place in a new ranking of smaller cities for outdoor enthusiasts.

18 VA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking

Eighteen hospitals in Virginia are among the best in the country, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.

‘Forever Chemicals’ Likely Found In Water From VA Faucets: Study

In Virginia, "forever chemicals" linked to cancer and other health problems were found at about a dozen areas.

Extreme Heat Precautions for Families Facing Dementia

As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's

Takeover Of Arlington 9/11 Race Website Slows Pace Of Registrations

Organizers of a 9/11 Memorial race in Arlington created a new website after the original link was taken by an anonymous Russian buyer.

VHC Health Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For $250M Outpatient Pavilion

VHC Health celebrated the opening of its new outpatient pavilion with a ribbon-cutting on Monday. Construction on the project began in 2019.

Arlington Free Clinic Awarded $75K Grant From Delta Dental Foundation

The $75,000 grant from Delta Dental will support the Arlington Free Clinic's efforts to provide more patients with oral health care.

D.C., Arlington Home To Top Public Park Systems In The U.S.: Report

A nonprofit group that promotes parks as a matter of health, equity and justice ranked D.C. and Arlington among the top 5 for their parks.

Select A Plan With Whole-Health Benefits This Enrollment Period

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans offer benefits to support whole health, from nutritional support to home helpers.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.