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APRIL 2021
THE HORN
O F F I C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N O F T H E V I R G I N I A R U N C O M M U N I T Y
WWW.VIRGINIARUN.COM
MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR SPRING CLEANING TIPS
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Bryn Wallace
THE HORN
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COVER AND ABOVE PHOTO BY: MOLLY CASSON
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THE HORN PRESIDENT Jay Johnston
VICE PRESIDENT Dee Kakar
ARB LIAISON/ Diego Quiros
BOARD MEMBER
VIRGINIA RUN COMMUNITY CENTER
TREASURER/ Jason Collinsworth
15355 Wetherburn Court, Centreville, Virginia 20120 AMC LIAISON
SECRETARY/CAC LIAISON Kelly Bobek
PHONE BOARD MEMBER Ted Troscianecki
703-815-1136
BOARD MEMBER Giovanni Calabro
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4 THE HORN
13 INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE
FEATURES
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08 PRESIDENT’S REPORT
13 COMMUNITY YARD SALE
16 RIPTIDE NEWS
18 SPRING CLEANING TIPS
APRIL 2021 5
Virginia Governor has moved Northern Virginia into Phase 3 on July 10, 2020.
Due to cleaning requirements, the Community Center still remains closed for private events.
If the restrictions change, we will post any open events on the website calendar.
APRIL 2021
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MAY 2021
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TRASH PICKUP YARD WASTE PICKUP RECYCLING PICKUP
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FUTURE COMMUNITY MEETING DATES
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VIRGINIA RUN
JUN 1 9 10 ASSOCIATION
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SEP 7 8 9 Beginning January 1, 2021,
OCT 5 13 14 the monthly assessment has
remained the same at $75.00
NOV 2 10 11 per month.
DEC 7 8 9
Please make sure your checks
are payable to Virginia Run – not
Sequoia Management – and
TRASH REMOVAL
include your account number
provided to you in your coupon
book in the memo section.
Patriot Disposal has resumed yard waste recycling andbulk/special The check with coupon should
items collection: be mailed to Virginia Run, c/o
YARD WASTE RECYCLING: Yard waste clippings and properly Sequoia Management Co., P. O.
bundled branches will be picked-up on Mondays. Per Fairfax Box 1459, Commerce, GA
County, yard waste will not be collected if it is in plastic bags. 30529-0028.
Please use paper or any container clearly marked yard waste. Checks made out improperly or
BULK PICK-UP: Advance notice is required by phone 703-257-7100 mailed to the Community Center,
or email customerservice@patriotdisposalservices.com. can cause a delay in the check
being posted to your account.
IF YOU ARE HAVING ANY ISSUES WITH YOUR PICK-UP,
PLEASE EMAIL MANAGEMENT@VIRGINIARUN.COM.
CONTACTS
Consumer Affairs................................... 703-222-8435
CLUBS & CONTACTS
Dulles Noise Complaint.......................... 703-572-8215
Ladies Luncheon Bridge/Audrey Hunt...... 703-830-8032
Hazardous Disposal............................... 703-631-1179
Swim Team/Robin Osterhout................... 703-815-1136
Miss Utility - (Before You Dig).................. 800-552-7001
WFCCA Rep/Ted Troscianecki.................. 703-815-1136
Post Office ............................................ 800-275-8777
Sully Dist. Council Rep./Jay Johnston...... 703-815-1136
Supervisor Kathy Smith’s Office............... 703-814-7100
CAC/Van VanLahr................................... 703-815-1136
VDOT..................................................... 800-367-7623
Write/Photograph for the Horn/
Northern Virginia Electric (NOVEC)........... 703-335-0500
Giovanni Calabro.................................... 703-966-4408
Wildlife Rescue League........................... 703-440-0800
IMPORTANT CONTACTS Virginia Run Swimming Pool Guard Desk.. 703-815-1442
Police, Fire & Rescue.............................. 911 Emergency Missing/Damaged Street Name Signs..... 703-877-2800
Non-Emergency Police............................. 703-691-2131 Missing/Damaged Traffic Signs
Animal Control....................................... 703-691-2131 (Stop/Speed)......................................... 703-383-8368
APRIL 2021 7
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
We have had a bit of welcome relief this past month resealed this past year adding to the life of the trails
and huge strides are being made in pandemic relief. throughout the Community. Six new benches, four
Many families throughout Northern Virginia are receiving replaced the existing benches at the tennis courts and
relief checks and we are seeing improvements in the two new benches were added to the JMRC courts.
local economy. We have seen a reduction in illnesses
and hospitalizations. Opportunities for vaccinations The Board has several new projects on tap for 2021. They
are increasing the numbers of those protected from include revitalization of the JMRC to increase the number
this illness. With all that is happening, the Board has of Pickleball Courts to six as we move forward with
been reviewing recommendations of the CDC and reservicing and restriping of the courts. Reestablishing
the Governor’s office to see what we can plan for the plantings at the secondary entrances with new
the upcoming summer season. We will release the plantings and shrubbery. The Board has agreed to begin
information as soon as possible. the process for getting the Community pool ready for
summer. Our goal is to reopen the pool to full or near full
On March 18, 2021, we held the Virginia Run Community capacity in the summer with some controls in place as
Association Annual Meeting. At the meeting we reelected needed. We also anticipate having the May Yard Sale, 4th
four Board members, Kelly Bobek, Gio Calabro, Jason of July celebration, Rock the Block, and a Memorial Day
Collinsworth, and Dee Kakar. I would like to thank them Family Fun Day. We will, however, follow the CDC and the
for their service and look forward to their continuing Governor’s guidance on opening these venues.
support to the Community. I look forward to working with
them over the next few years. Congratulations everyone. At the last Board meeting, Ms. Tami Davis, Outreach
Director for Congresswomen Jennifer Wexton spoke with
At the Annual Meeting, I summarized some of our the Board members. She spoke of the Congresswomen’s
achievements this year. I believe that the Association role as the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia’s
faired very well this past year considering the pandemic. 10th District. Ms. Davis explained that Congresswomen
We have had to make some exceedingly difficult Wexton supported increasing federal spending on
decisions related to closing the Community Center, infrastructure improvements. On her Financial Services
reducing occupants at the swimming pool, and creating committee assignment, she supports consumer
a reservation system for access to the pool. The most protection and financial institutions. She supports
important event this past year was the rerelease of broadband access for everyone as Chairperson of the
the Declaration package. It was created by a team of Appropriation & Budget Committee as well affordable
volunteers, reviewed by our attorneys, and reviewed and housing. As a Board, we raised awareness of the potential
approved for release by the Board in November. This impacts of zMOD to Virginia Run as well as other
past year we have held the line on Association dues associations. We look forward to more interactions with
at $75 per month for 2021. This was due in part to Congresswomen Wexton in the future.
reduced expenses throughout the year. We have had a
moderate increase in the trash removal, landscaping And finally, to date we still have approximately 300
service, and management company costs – our three residents who voted on the new Declaration. We still
largest expenses. In the early days of the pandemic, have two-thirds of the way to go. Please, take a couple of
the Board voted unanimously to grant relief for the minutes – that is all we ask – to make your vote count.
financial penalties incurred by association members who It is critically important to the future of our Community
are unable to pay their association dues on time. We to get this accomplished. It only takes two minutes to
recognized this as an unnecessary financial burden for vote – electronically. It is one of two things as a resident
those already experiencing financial hardships. Also, the that you need to do – cast your vote when asked, so that
Association Master Plan was reviewed and approved by those you have elected can continue to support and grow
the Board in preparation for developing JMRC and the our Community while maintaining your home values and
Community Center at some time in the future. The JMRC the investments you have made. If you have not received
pavilion is well underway – the plans have been sent or have misplaced the ballot information, please contact
to the county for review, the manufacturer is finalizing the Management Office at management@virginiarun.com
its design and will begin building in preparation for or call (703) 815-1136 and a copy will be sent to you,
installation as soon as the county has finalized the plans. either in hard or soft copy.
As many as eight of our trails have been resurfaced or
8 THE HORN
APRIL 2021 9
TREASURER’S REPORT
BY: JASON COLLINSWORTH
FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 31, 2021
YEAR OVER YEAR ANALYSIS OF CHANGE IN BALANCE SHEET ITEMS
THRU JAN 2020 THRU JAN 2021 VARIANCE +/- CHANGE
CASH ON HAND $1,737,677 $1,782,858 $45,180 2.60%
LESS:
REPLACEMENT RESERVES $955,743 $1,046,989 $91,246 9.55%
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
RESERVES (CIP)1
$(11,210) $11,346 $22,556 -201.21%
COLUMBIA GAS RESERVES2 $243,123 $208,710 $(34,413) -14.15%
MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT $79,420 $8,340 $(71,080) N/A
TOTAL LIABILITIES3 $341,179 $340,614 $(565) -0.17%
NET AVAILABLE CASH &
OPERATING CONTINGENCY4
$208,843 $166,859 $(41,984) -20.10%
Treasurer’s Report will summarize the entire year 2. Columbia Gas Reserves decreased from last year as
through December 2021 with an analysis and we continue our work on the Master Plan improvements.
explaination of variances. Board made a decision to separate out the Master Plan
costs for 2020 and beyond.
Overall, our financial position was excellent for 2020
bettering our overall cash position and operations going 3. Total Liabilities are higher at the beginning of the year
into 2021. due to owners prepaying the annual assessment.
4. Net Available Cash and Operating Contingency, are
NOTES: lower than this point last year as we continue working
1. Capital Improvement Reserves are being funded on the Master Plan.
$2,677 per month through 2021.
10 THE HORNYEAR TO DATE ACTUAL VS. BUDGET SURPLUS/DEFICIT COMPARISON
ACTUAL BUDGETED
JAN-21 JAN-21 VARIANCE +/- CHANGE
TOTAL REVENUES $74,667.70 $75,531.83 $864.13 1.14%
UNIT SERVICES
TRASH ASSESSMENTS $(35,178.12) $(35,182.00) $(3.88) 0.01%
TRASH REMOVAL $33,729.94 $33,730.00 $0.06 0.00%
TOTAL UNIT SERVICES $(1,448.18) $(1,452.00) $(3.82) 0.26%
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE
$22,848.49 $25,180.00 $2,331.51 9.26%
EXPENSES
TOTAL COMMON
$12,384.01 $17,075.00 $4,690.99 27.47%
AREA EXPENSES1
TOTAL POOL EXPENSES $9,909.43 $9,915.00 $5.57 0.06%
TOTAL COMMUNITY
$1,781.32 $1,666.00 $(115.32) -6.92%
CENTER EXPENSES
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES2 $593.01 $110.00 $(483.01) -439.10%
TOTAL RESERVES $15,613.00 $15,613.00 0.00%
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS $2,677.00 $2,677.00 0.00%
TOTAL EXPENSES $64,358.08 $70,784.00 $6,425.92 9.08%
SURPLUS/
$10,309.62 $4,747.83 $5,561.79
(DEFICIT) FUNDS3
Treasurer’s Report summarizes the actual to budgeted NOTES:
expenses for 2021 with an analysis and explaination 1. Total Common Area Expenses are lower than
of variances. budgeted as the Community Center remains closed at
Overall, our financial position is excellent as we are this time.
maintaining actual to budgeted costs. 2. Total Program Expenses are higher than budgeted
based upon the late processing of receipts.
3. Surplus is higher than budgeted due to a decrease in
expenses (primarily COVID related).
APRIL 2021 11MANAGEMENT NOTES
ASSESSMENT ACCOUNT STATEMENTS
Do you need a statement of your dues account? Just
email management@virginiarun.com and we’ll be happy
to send it out to you.
LEAF AND TREE LIMB BURNING
The Office of the Fire Marshal for Fairfax County has
controlled burning guidelines for leaf and tree limbs.
No controlled burning is permitted on lots that are less
than five (5) acres - https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/fire-
ems/fire-marshal/controlled-burning-guideline. Patriot
Disposal provides yard waste removal every Monday.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW APPLICATIONS
The Architectural Review Board meets on the first
Tuesday of each month. Any exterior changes to your
home must be approved in advance of any work being
done. A completed ARB application, with neighboring
signatures, must be at the Management office at
the Community Center by Noon the Friday before
the meeting.
COMMUNITY CENTER OFFICE HOURS
MEETING APPLICATIONS DUE
The Community Center is currently closed to members
during this time. Jan and Ann are alternating days and May 4th NOON, April 30th
are available by email – management@virginiarun.com June 1st NOON, May 28th
or phone (703) 815-1136 Monday through Thursday July 6th NOON, July 2nd
9:00 am until 5:00 pm and Friday 9:00 am until August 3rd NOON, July 30th
1:00 pm. We can provide tennis keys ($10 deposit),
mailbox stain or forms. We are not notarizing personal September 7th NOON, September 3rd
documents at this time. Please call ahead and let us October 5th NOON, October 1st
know what you need and we will leave it in the black November 9th NOON, November 5th
mailbox at the bottom of the steps. December 7th NOON, December 3rd
12 THE HORNVIRGINIA RUN’S SPRING
COMMUNITY YARD SALE
SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021
9:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
We are welcoming back the Virginia Run Community There is no requirement for residents to participate. If
Yard Sale. The yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, May you choose to participate, please be safe by wearing
15th, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., rain or shine! masks and having disinfectant supplies available to
Shea C. Megale and a team of wonderful neighbors clean between shoppers.
have graciously accepted to be the official organizers.
There will be no entry fee. If you care to participate,
They will be compiling the treasure map of all families
you may directly message Shea your sale information
participating in this community event with a listing of
on email or on Facebook, or fill out the form below
items they plan to sell. Maps will be distributed at the
and drop it off in the door slot or mail it to the Virginia
corner of Wetherburn Drive and Pleasant Valley Road the
Run Community Center at 15355 Wetherburn Court,
morning of the sale— but the list will also be available
Centreville, Virginia 20120 by Tuesday, May 11th.
digitally on the community website and Facebook pages.
If you have any questions or if you want to lend a
hand, please contact Shea at 703-220-0464 or
scmegale@gmail.com.
Community Yard Sale
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Items for Sale: ________________________________________________________________
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APRIL 2021 13MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR
JULIE SCHAFER
Julie Schafer has helped coordinate some of the
many youth events in Virginia Run, in particular
Winterfest and the Spooktacular.
1. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN
VIRGINIA RUN?
My husband and I moved to Virginia Run with our
one-year-old daughter in October of 2013. We
immediately felt welcomed to the community and
over the last 7 years have grown to love the family
friendly atmosphere of this beautiful neighborhood.
2. WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT
THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
We love all that our awesome neighborhood has to
offer! When we began our search for a single-family
home, I had two co-workers who had lived here
for years and loved it. They really talked it up and
told us what a great place it was to raise a family.
When we came to check it out, we really loved the
pool, community center, walking trails, basketball
and tennis courts, and the proximity to the JMRC
and multiple playgrounds. We also love the feeling
of community we get here with the bi-annual yard
sales, the children’s clothing and toy sale, and
the multiple neighborhood parties and events for
adults and children.
3. WHAT DO YOU DO FOR FUN?
For fun I like to travel, spend time at my family’s
lake house in upstate NY, go out to eat, and enjoy
spending time with our neighbors and friends.
You will regularly find us enjoying a cozy fire in our
driveway while our kids are racing around on their
bikes with friends.
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APRIL 2021 15RIPTIDE SWIM TEAM NEWS
We will be swimming in NVSL Division 3 this summer Fitness” program and working tirelessly on the 30th
against Hunt Valley, Little Rocky Run, High Point Pool, Anniversary video to preserve our team’s history.
Vienna Woods and Fair Oaks. We will host two home ■ Nick will also be returning for his 3rd season as
A meets on July 3rd and July 17th (Senior Ceremony) Assistant Head Coach. He is a Senior at Roanoke
as well as the Division 3 Relay Carnival on July 7th. College where he just finished a fantastic swim
Our WFDL meeting to determine dates and locations season placing 1st in 50 free and 2nd in 100
for our Monday night B meets will be scheduled breaststroke at the ODAC Championship Meet.
soon. A complete schedule will be shared as soon as
it is finalized. You can see all the 2021 dates 2021 REGISTRATION IS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 18TH
(ON-LINE ONLY) Everyone will be able to register on-line
for meets on our website at www.variptide.com on
starting at 8am. Team suits can be picked-up at Cassel’s
the “events” tab. starting on Monday, April 19th or whenever convenient
for your family to go over to get your team suit. Detailed
COACHING STAFF UPDATE information about registration will be sent as we get closer
to April 18th and posted on our website.
Please join me in welcoming back Patrick Kearney
and Nick McGrath to lead the VR Riptide for 2021! We will continue to register new swimmers throughout this
spring and into our first week of practice after Memorial
■ Patrick will be returning to Riptide for his 3
rd
Weekend so it is not too late to join the VR Riptide. Please
season as our Head Coach. We are so appreciative
contact Robin Osterhout at robinosterhout@variptide.com
of his dedication last summer keeping the Riptide
for more information.
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APRIL 2021 17SPRING IS THE TIME TO FOCUS ON FRESHENING THE HOME
AND PROTECT IT AGAINST SEASONAL RAINS AND WINDS
AND TO CLEAN UP AFTER THE HARSH WINTER WEATHER
INDOOR:
Ο Test all home smoke and carbon monoxide detectors components – computers, phones, TVs, electronic
on the same day you set clocks forward in spring. If appliances. Refer to the Fairfax County Recycle Center
you don’t have working smoke and carbon monoxide website for dates and locations at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
detectors recommending purchasing them immediately. living/recycling. Look to the right for Popular Items for
Recycling and Disposal
Ο At a minimum, change or clean furnace filters in the
spring. This should be done every two months but OUTDOOR:
consult manufacturer instructions to determine how Ο Check your driveway and sidewalks for any cracks and
frequently the filters should be replaced. repair them.
Ο Check all drains to ensure they are free flowing – Ο Look for peeling or damaged paint. Touch up or repaint
especially toilets, kitchen, bath – shower and sink, and as needed.
furnace (basement) drains.
Ο Wash windows on the inside and out. Install screens on
Ο Test the sump pump in the basement, if you have one. windows and doors. This is a good time to check the
You can test it by dumping a large bucket of water into caulking around the windows for cracking and gaps.
the basin of the sump pump, which should activate
Ο Clean and replace any loose nails gutters and
the sump pump. If it does not come on or if it doesn’t
downspouts. Look for loose, broken or missing shingles
begin pumping water, it may need to be serviced by
on the edges of the room that prevent water flowing
a professional.
directly into the gutters. If you didn’t get to the gutters
Ο Clean kitchen appliances inside and out, including and downspouts in the fall now is a good time to
refrigerator coils. Clean out the ice maker and refresh clean them.
with new clean ice for ice-cold drinks during the spring
Ο Inspect roof for loose or missing shingles and check
and summer heat.
chimney for cracks and damage bricks or stone.
Ο Clean kitchen and bathroom cabinets and throw away
Ο Inspect siding/masonry for damage from snow, ice,
outdated food, medicine and cosmetics.
and wind.
Ο Clean carpets and rugs – especially those near the
Ο Check for any exposed wiring or cables for wear and
entrance and exits of the home.
weather damage.
Ο Wash and change seasonal bedding.
Ο Check portable barbeque grill to be sure it’s ready for
Ο Dust blinds and vacuum curtains throughout your house. summer cookouts. Check natural gas supply and overall
condition of grill, clean debris as necessary and recover
Ο Check pipes in the basement – especially the air as needed.
conditioning drain – for stoppage, condensation
or dripping. Ο Fertilize your lawn and add weed and crabgrass control.
Over seed the bear spots and water each evening until
Ο Inspect your basement for leaks, moisture, termites and grass germinates.
wood rot. Take preventive actions as soon as possible to
prevent further damage. Ο Prepare for early and mid-spring mowing. Check out
the lawn mower oil and blade. Remove excess debris
Ο When you go away on vacation, check your home’s from the undercarriage and discard used oil and
security. Turn off the water at the main house valve. debris properly.
Make sure all the locks work well on the windows and
doors. Test your fire-prevention and anti-intruder alarm Ο Power wash deck and stain as needed. Clean outdoor
systems, if you have them. furniture, umbrellas, and air out cushions.
Ο Look around the house for old documents with Personnel Ο Test garage door and lubricate garage door hardware
Identifiable Information (PII) and discard accordingly. (springs, rollers, door opener motor, chain, etc.). Check
Fairfax County offer shredding at the Recycle Center a to be sure that the auto-reversing mechanism is properly
couple of times a year. Prepare and discard old electronic installed and/or adjusted to the right height for small
children and pets.
18 THE HORNCaring for our community since 1994
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· Access to In-House Lab
· Multi-lingual Providers and Staff
· After Hours On-Call Services for Urgent Issues
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· Calls from Our Staff with Test Results
Top Row Left to Right: Robert Mancini, MD /
· Access to Past Results through Patient Portal
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Bottom Row Left to Right: S. Shawn Niemann, MD, FAAFP / · Early Morning & Evening Hours
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APRIL 2021 19The spring market is in full bloom!
Don’t Panic, Call Blaise Yanick. Spring is the most popular time of the year for buying and home
upgrades. And while rates remain low, they are rising with temperature*.
So now is the perfect time to get pre-approved to refinance to lower your payment**, consolidate
debt, reduce term, or take cash out for a home improvement project.
Contact your fellow Virginia Run resident to get started today!
Blaise Yanick
VP of Mortgage Lending
O: (703) 579-3379 | C: (703) 868-7482
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12731 Marblestone Dr., Suite 103, Woodbridge, VA 22192
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OVER 25 YEARS!
Painting your neighborhood FROM BIRTH
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LOCATED IN CHANTILLY, VA
22 THE HORNMAINTAINING YOUR
MED
REGULAR HEALTHCARE
DURING THE PANDEMIC
Dr. Laurie Markin is a Family Doctor in Centreville, Virginia.
She has practiced in the community for the past 25 years,
and has worked with her patients to address a broad
range of chronic and immediate care needs. Here are her
responses to some common questions about healthcare
during the pandemic and how her practice, Rocky Run
Family Medicine, is prepared to help.
Is it important to make follow up visits for routine care during the
pandemic? Absolutely!! Many people feel that if they are feeling well, they do
not need to see their medical provider for “routine” care due to risks during the
COVID-19 pandemic. However, it is equally or even more critical than usual to
continue seeing your practitioner during this time to ensure you stay well just in
case you do have an exposure. Also, given CDC guidelines, maintaining your health
is paramount for anyone who has underlying medical conditions. And doing so in
person, with appropriate pre-screening, is the best alternative!
What will be done during a routine or follow-up visit? During routine
MINUTES
or follow-up visits, a provider has the opportunity to ensure things are going
smoothly with your care by reviewing medications, laboratory values and, of
course, performing appropriate exams to detect any abnormalities. Any time a
patient is seen in the office, there is the opportunity to review health maintenance
issues such as updating vaccines, screening recommendations and checking-in
both physically and emotionally. As you or your child may currently have time
flexibility, now is also a great time for routine wellness checks.
Is it safe to come to the doctor’s office now? Yes, as long as appropriate
precautions are taken. At Rocky Run we pre-screen all patients prior to having
them make an in person office visit. We have reconfigured out waiting room
area, added new air filtration systems, and put up Plexiglas at our cheek-in and
check-out windows. All staff and all patients / visitors are masked at all times in
the facility, and extra cleaning procedures have been implemented - in addition to
those that were already in place.
What about televisits? The providers at Rocky Run are able to, and do
perform many televisits. However, in person visits remain the “gold-standard” of
patient care, and we have procedures in place to determine when a televisit is
appropriate. The process is considerate of both the patient’s needs (what is the
most appropriate way to take care of this patient) and the needs of fellow patients
and staff. Certain things can only be done face to face. Video evaluations can only
go so far to help in caring for a person, though they are very helpful when a patient
may have a contagious disease such as COVID-19. In general, ensuring someone
remains in quarantine is very important to decrease the risk of infecting others,
but once it has been deemed safe for a patient to be seen in the office, that is
the preferred method to care for that person. Nothing beats seeing a patient in
3-dimensions!
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At SmileOn Dentistry
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APRIL 2021 25YOUR LOCAL (CENTREVILLE
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OWNED FLOOR CARE COMPANY.
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Yard Cleanup Aeration & Overseeding (703) 450-4758
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Deweeding of Beds
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MAGAZINE, THE HORN!
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SINGLE FAMILY HOMES ACRES OF A
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Nestled within parkland, Virginia Run features traditional, single-family homes on lush one-third to five acre lots.
Children and adults connect with neighbors and nature on interlacing street sidewalks and an extensive trail system
which meanders through Virginia Run’s common ground, wooded parkland and flowering meadows. The Horn is a
monthly publication distributed to residents of Virginia Run and is the HOA’s official community publication.
GCG has been contracted by the Virginia Run HOA to redesign the Horn into a four color luxury magazine to
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