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DOT Physical in Manassas, VA: What Changed About Your Medical Card in 2026

The DOT exam hasn't changed. The way your medical card is reported has. Here's what Virginia drivers need to know before October 11, 2026, and what to bring to your next visit.

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Tick Bites in Manassas: What to Watch For This Summer

Tick activity across Virginia is running at its highest level in nearly a decade this summer, and Prince William County's trails, yards, and parks put plenty of people in tick habitat. Here's what a bite can lead to, how to remove a tick the right way, which symptoms mean it's time for urgent care, and when it's actually an ER situation, plus what to expect if you walk into Altmed for a check.

Altmed Medical Center • Jul 5, 2026 • 3 min read
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Semaglutide (GLP-1) Weight Loss Treatment in Manassas, VA from Altmed Medical Center in Manassas VA
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Semaglutide (GLP-1) Weight Loss Treatment in Manassas, VA

Altmed Medical Center in Manassas, VA offers Semaglutide (GLP-1) therapy, an FDA-approved injectable that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to control appetite, blood sugar, and digestion. It reduces hunger, slows stomach emptying, and helps patients lose weight safely and sustainably. Located at 8551 Rixlew Lane Suite 140A. Call (703) 361-4357. Walk-ins welcome.

Altmed • Apr 27, 2026 • 3 min read
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