GPW Health Center

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Early detection saves lives, and it starts with you.
Schedule your mammogram or wellness screening today at GPW Health Center. Call us at 703-680-7950 or book online at gpwhealthcenter.org
Together, we can make a difference through awareness, prevention, and care.

10/24/2025

09/16/2025

Introducing Virtual STI Express Clinic! 💻🧪
GPW is now offering virtual appointments for STI testing — fast, confidential, and convenient.

💻 Virtual visits (Telehealth)
📱 Results via Patient Portal or Healow app
💊 Access to HIV prevention (PEP & PrEP)
📅 Mon–Thurs: 9am–5pm | Fri: 9am–4pm

09/11/2025

September is World Su***de Prevention Awareness Month
It's a time to raise awareness, offer support, and remind ourselves and others: you are not alone. Mental health matters every day, and reaching out can save a life.
If you're struggling or know someone who is, here are some resources that can help:

📞 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (USA) – Call or text 988
🌐 befrienders.org – Find international support lines
🧠 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – nami.org/help
✨ Let’s break the silence. Let’s be there for each other. Let’s talk about mental health.

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09/09/2025

🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 🎗️

Every child deserves a future filled with hope, health, and happiness. Join us in raising awareness, supporting families, and honoring the brave children fighting cancer.

🎗️ Wear gold to show your support

🎗️ Share this post to spread awareness

🎗️Stand with families in the fight against childhood cancer

08/06/2025

🏥 What is a Community Health Center? 🏥
🏥 ¿Qué es un Centro de Salud Comunitario?🏥
A Community Health Center is more than just a clinic it’s a lifeline.
Un Centro de Salud Comunitario es más que una clínica es un salvavidas.
We provide high-quality, affordable care to everyone, regardless of income, insurance, or background.
Ofrecemos atención de alta calidad y a bajo costo para todos, sin importar sus ingresos, seguro médico o procedencia.
From check-ups and vaccines to dental, mental health, and chronic disease management, we’re here for the whole community.
Desde chequeos y vacunas, hasta salud dental, mental y manejo de enfermedades crónicas, estamos aquí para toda la comunidad.
Our mission? Healthy people, strong communities. 🌟
¿Nuestra misión? Personas saludables, comunidades fuertes. 🌟

08/04/2025

National Health Center Week
August 3–9, 2025
This week, we proudly celebrate the vital role Community Health Centers play in building stronger, healthier communities! 💙
From preventive care to chronic disease management, health centers provide compassionate, accessible, and quality care to millions—regardless of income or insurance status.
👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff, providers, and community partners who make this mission possible every single day. You are the heart of our care! 🩺💪

07/24/2025

“I get this question a lot: ‘Is aluminum in vaccines dangerous?’ The answer is — no.
Aluminum is used in some vaccines to help your child’s immune system respond better. It’s been safely used for over 70 years.
Here’s the truth:
Babies get more aluminum from breast milk, formula, and water than from vaccines.
And the body clears it out quickly — just like it does with aluminum in food.
So when it comes to aluminum in vaccines? It’s safe, it’s tiny, and it’s nothing to worry about.”- Dr. Naima Malik

Me hacen mucho esta pregunta: ¿Es peligroso el aluminio en las vacunas?». La respuesta es no.
El aluminio se usa en algunas vacunas para ayudar al sistema inmunitario de tu hijo a responder mejor. Se ha usado de forma segura durante más de 70 años.
Esta es la verdad:
Los bebés ingieren más aluminio a través de la leche materna, la leche de fórmula y el agua que a través de las vacunas.
Y el cuerpo lo elimina rápidamente, al igual que lo hace con el aluminio presente en los alimentos.
Entonces, ¿qué pasa con el aluminio en las vacunas? Es seguro, es una cantidad mínima y no hay nada de qué preocuparse.- Dr. Naima Malik

We are excited to welcome our new Pediatric Provider Dr. Naima Malik at our Dumfries location! Now accepting appointments for children. Call us at 703-680-7950 or visit us online to schedule at https://healow.com/apps/provider/naima-malik-3626942

Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestra nueva proveedora pediátrica, la Dra. Naima Malik, en nuestra ubicación de Dumfries! Ahora aceptando citas para niños. Llámenos al 703-680-7950 o visítenos en línea para programar en https://healow.com/apps/provider/naima-malik-3626942

07/15/2025

📚✨ ¡La colecta de útiles escolares ha comenzado! ✨🎒

¡Unámonos para apoyar a los estudiantes locales y darles un inicio de año escolar con confianza! Muchas familias en nuestra comunidad tienen dificultades para costear los útiles básicos — tú puedes hacer la diferencia.

📅 Fechas de recolección: 15 de julio – 1 de agosto de 2025
📍 Lugar de entrega: Cajas de donación al frente de cada centro
🎯 Nuestra meta: Mochilas completamente equipadas para cada niño que lo necesite 💪

🎉 Todos los útiles serán entregados durante el Evento Comunitario de Regreso a Clases
📍 Gar-Field High School | 2 de agosto de 2025.

07/15/2025

📚✨ Back-to-School Supply Drive is ON! ✨🎒

Let’s come together to support local students for a confident start to the school year! Many families in our community are struggling to afford basic school supplies — you can help make a difference.

📅 Collection Dates: July 15th – August 1st, 2025
📍 Drop-Off Location: Supply donation boxes are at the front desk of each center

🎯 Our Goal: Fully stocked backpacks for every child in need 💪
🎉 All supplies will be distributed at the Back-to-School Community Event
📍 Gar-Field High School | August 2, 2025.