
The First Shots to Knock Out COVID-19 in Reston
Fellowship Square’s seniors inoculated
Lake Anne Fellowship House residents Steve McAvoy, 71, and Jin Liu, 84, of Reston were among the first of seven hundred anxious older adults at one of the three senior affordable housing communities operated by Fellowship House in Reston and Woodbridge who were inoculated last week against COVID-19.
Vaccine Shortage Limits Arlington’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said today that the County’s ability to inoculate those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine is limited by the availability of vaccine supply.

Maryland Moves to COVID Vaccine Phase 1B
In Montgomery County, 1,190 deaths and 54,525 cases; 1,437 cases in Potomac 20854
Montgomery County residents 75 and over may now pre-register for an appointment to receive the Covid-19 vaccination when supplies allow.
Blood Donations Needed
Since 1970, blood donors have been recognized in the month of January during National Blood Donor Month.

COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Headaches in Fairfax County
IT and supply problems worry residents.
“I want to assure you that everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be,” said Jeffrey McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Helping Children Navigate Anxiety
Sharing feelings, listening without judgement during current political turmoil
As communities cope with the shock of daunting images of the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol, the mental health toll on children and teens can be significant but go unnoticed, say local therapists.

Volunteer Fire And Rescue Departments Hosting Blood Drives
It’s National Blood Donor Month! Several Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Volunteer Fire Departments are partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services to hold blood drives in their fire station parking lots.

All in Vein, Shots into Alexandria Arms
Gov. Northam on hand as city enters Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was on hand as vaccinations began Jan. 12 for Alexandria City Public School employees with ACPS Superintendent Gregory Hutchings among the first to receive the initial dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Getting Shots into Arms in Montgomery County
A glimpse at County’s COVID-19 vaccine plan
County residents looking for when and where they can get COVID-19 vaccines can only wait and wonder.

Teacher Vaccinations Begin in Fairfax County
In accordance with State and local Health department groupings, teachers and school staff in Phase 1b began receiving vaccinations on Monday, Jan. 11.

Ponchos of Sunshine to 'Frequent Flier' Hospital Children
Cape Ivy aims to provide warmth, comfort and support to children who have chronic or critical illnesses.
In honor of her son, Gavin Grey Smith of Great Falls, who lost his 12-year battle to a rare form of CVID (Common Variable Immune Deficiency), his mother, Meg Elliot Smith, threw herself into providing fleece poncho capes to ''frequent flier'' children in hospitals.
Optimal Physical Therapy Joins OrthoVirginia in Arlington
OrthoVirginia has acquired Optimal Physical Therapy in Arlington.
“Caregiving at a Glance – Tips, Hints, and Aha Moments”
The COVID-19 outbreak has forced all of us to face the possibility that caregiving and crisis can strike at any moment.
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