The Fairfax County Health Department this fall will be renaming its district offices as public health centers.
“The updated names better reflect the full range of services available at these centers,” county officials said, noting that the change will also help avoid confusion with the county’s district supervisor offices.
The name changes will coincide with the opening of the Franconia-Springfield Public Health Center, slated for Oct. 7 at 6564 Loisdale Court. When the switch occurs, the other facilities will be known as:
- Annandale Public Health Center
- Herndon-Reston Public Health Center
- Mount Vernon Public Health Center
- West Springfield Public Health Center
Changes are also in store for the Joseph Willard Health Center in Fairfax City, which is set to close temporarily on Oct. 1 for construction work.
The existing health center at 3750 Blenheim Blvd will be demolished as part of a redevelopment project that will integrate it with the city’s nearby Sherwood Community Center. Expected to undergo construction starting in early 2026, the new campus will provide health and wellness services as well as recreational, fitness and arts programs in one building.
Tina Dale, a senior communications specialist for the Fairfax County Health Department, told FFXnow that work continues to prepare the Franconia-Springfield facility for its opening.
“We are still working on the interior space, adding in furniture, clinic equipment, signage, etc.,” she said. “Once the space opens, we will occupy the fourth floor where clients can obtain services from the public-health clinic and visit the offices dedicated to WIC [women, infants and children] services.”
County officials are planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony for late September to celebrate completion of the new public health clinic, Dale said.
Services offered by the county’s public health centers include HIV and sexually transmitted infections testing, immunizations, eye care, pregnancy testing and maternity services, speech and hearing support, and health screenings for refugees.
Fees and eligibility vary depending on the program, according to the health department’s website.
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