Public Health – Occoquan District

SAD Treatment Lamps Available at Prince William Libraries

This year, Prince William Public Libraries are shining some light on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), offering “SAD Lamps” for public use. Shorter days mean less sunlight and a higher percentage of […]

Gander Mountain Will Again Serve As A “Community Vaccination Clinic”

The former Gander Mt. store at 14011 Worth Avenue in Woodbridge will once again begin serving as a Prince William Health District Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC), starting Thursday, Oct.7. It […]

Health District Issues Guidance After Fox Tests Positive for Rabies

The Prince William Health District announced that a fox found near the intersection of Bethel Church Drive and Smoketown Road on Sept. 19 has tested positive for rabies. The testing […]

Chair Wheeler and Supervisor Boddye declare Sept 5-11 Suicide Prevention Week in Prince William

Board Recoginizes “Suicide Prevention Week” to Highlight Resources and Offer Hope

The Board of County Supervisors proclaimed the week of Sept. 5 through Sept. 11 as Suicide Prevention Week in Prince William County, joining in the global prevention campaign that takes […]

A Commitment To Strengthening Mental Health Resources

A message from Supervisor Boddye… Mental and behavioral health have been on our hearts, minds, and lips lately, and there are a lot of folks out there who have been […]

You May Qualify for New Financial Help: Check HealthCare.gov in July

Consumers Should Visit HealthCare.gov in July to see if They Qualify for New Financial Help PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA As part of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) signed by […]

Plant a Row for the Hungry

Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) Prince William Staff and Master Gardener Volunteers have resumed Plant a Row (PAR) for the Hungry produce pickups at the Dale City and Manassas Farmers Markets. […]

Virginia has invested more than $20 million in vaccine outreach. But demand is still dropping. | princewilliamtimes.com

On a warm day in May, Garry Wakely strode vigorously down the streets of downtown Bristol, Virginia, stopping just short of flat-out run. In less than 15 minutes, a group […]

Tell Your Vaccine Story! “It’s Our Shot, Virginia Statewide Day of Action”

Governor Ralph Northam today reminded Virginians about the “It’s Our Shot, Virginia: Statewide Day of Action” taking place tomorrow, Tuesday, May 18 to help Virginia residents make a plan to […]

Former Gander Mountain site in Woodbridge Virginia serving as community vaccination center

This Friday: Appointments for Adolscents Start at State-Run Vaccination Centers

Virginia’s state-run Community Vaccination Clinics (CVCs) will begin offering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents aged 12-15 on Friday, following federal approval Wednesday of the vaccine for that age group. […]