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Health and
Wellness

Live Healthy and Be Well in Fairfax NOVA

With top-notch medical resources in the Washington, D.C., region and dozens of high-ranking hospitals in Northern Virginia, having access to quality medical care is a no-brainer in Fairfax NOVA.

Major advancements in R&D are supported by cutting-edge medical systems within the region, while industry leaders such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Farm Research Campus invest nearly $100 million each year in advanced biomedical research. And in 2019, the new state-of-the-art Inova Schar Cancer Institute opened, providing high-tech cancer treatment options based on patient DNA.

Want to be a part of the innovative work happening throughout Northern Virginia’s healthcare ecosystem? You’ll also find an abundance of high-salary health care careers across Fairfax NOVA.

Fast Facts

#1

Hospital in Virginia (Inova Fairfax Hospital)

US News & World Report, 2022
Top 100

Best Hospitals in America (Inova Loudoun Hospital)

Health Grades, 2023
27

Hospitals in Northern Virginia

Virginia Health Information, 2023

Major Hospitals

The exterior of the Inova building located in the Ballston section of Arlington, Virginia.

With 27 major healthcare facilities in Fairfax NOVA, top-rated medical care is always within reach. Specialized facilities such as Inova Children’s Hospital and Inova Schar Cancer Institute offer high-quality medical treatment, while Inova Fairfax Medical campus holds the title of Best Hospital in Virginia from U.S. News & World Report.

Whether you’re looking for a compassionate primary care doctor or ear, nose and throat specialists of Northern Virginia, health care professionals at hospitals such as the ones below cater to a healthier lifestyle for you and your family:

Health Care Research and Development

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Live a longer, healthier life with thanks to several Fairfax NOVA health care institutions that are driven to medical innovation. Inova Fairfax Department of Medicine is known for excellence in clinical care and medical education, as well as for actively fostering an investigative culture. In Loudoun County, the prestigious Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Farm Research Campus invests nearly $100 million each year for advanced biomedical research.

Loudoun is home to a diverse ecosystem of more than 60 life sciences firms whose work ranges from drug development research to medical device manufacturing. In addition, more than 250 workers at George Washington University’s Virginia Science and Technology Campus conduct research in biology, neurodevelopmental disorders and more — helping to advance human knowledge and understanding.

Wellness

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Home to dozens of gyms and studios offering yoga, kickboxing, Pilates, spinning and more, you’ll quickly reimagine your health and wellness in Fairfax NOVA. Stay on top of your fitness game by hiking or biking at a local park in the greater D.C. area or gyms like the St. James which has facilities in Springfield and Reston. Popular workout classes are offered throughout Northern Virginia, including CorePower Yoga, OrangeTheory, Pure Barre, SoulCycle and more – so you’ll never have to miss a workout.

It’s no secret that fresh air and sunshine are an important component of physical and mental health. Fairfax NOVA offers an abundance of parks, hiking trails and other outdoor recreation options to keep you outside and healthy. Use our resources page to explore some of the best parks in Northern Virginia.