Inova Loudoun Hospital Opens New Urgent Care Center in Purcellville
October 30th, 2009
Inova Services Expand into Western Loudoun County
Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital is celebrating the opening of its new Inova Urgent Care Center in Purcellville with a Fall Festival. The community event will include family-friendly activities, entertainment, refreshments, health screenings and giveaways. The Purcellville Police Department and Fire & Rescue will be on hand as well. The event will take place rain or shine.
WHAT:
Inova Urgent Care Center/Purcellville Fall Festival
WHEN:
Saturday, Nov. 14
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Inova Urgent Care Center/Purcellville
205 E. Hirst Road, Suite 101
Purcellville, VA 20132
Directions: From Route 7 take Route 287 South toward Purcellville. Turn left on Berlin Turnpike, then right on Hirst Road. Inova Urgent Care Center/Purcellville is on the left.
Inova Urgent Care Center/Purcellville is now open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It will be open for patients during the event. The Center offers the following services:
- Treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
- Treatment for work-related injuries
- Physical exams
- Camp, sports and school physicals
- Seasonal flu shots
The Center will also be a designated prescription drug drop-off location during the Fall Festival. Bring expired or unwanted prescription or over-the-counter drugs for safe, environmentally-friendly disposal. Items that will not be accepted include narcotics, needles/sharps, IV bags, oxygen tanks, nebulizer machines and thermometers. For more information about the prescription drug drop off please call 703-858-6324.
Inova Health System has three other Urgent Care Centers, located in Centreville, Vienna and Chantilly (Dulles South).
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital Women’s Center Sponsors ‘Race to End Women’s Cancer’
October 30th, 2009
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation Holds Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Walk; Actress, Singer Mandy Moore to Attend
Falls Church, VA – Doctors, nurses and staff from Inova Fairfax Hospital Women’s Center will join runners and walkers from across the Washington, D.C., area at the Gynecologic Cancer Foundation (GCF) “Race to End Women’s Cancer” races on Sunday, Nov. 8. Actress and singer Mandy Moore will attend the event, which is designed to raise awareness of gynecologic cancers and raise money for research. Inova staff will work the fitness and nutrition booth, the hydration station and the body-composition station, and will have massage therapists working the relaxation station.
WHAT:
Gynecologic Cancer Foundation’s Race to End Women’s Cancer
Half Marathon, 5K and 1-Mile Walk
WHEN:
Sunday, Nov. 8
6 a.m. Registration
7 a.m. Races Begin
WHERE:
Freedom Plaza
14th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, D.C.
According to GCF, more than 78,000 women are diagnosed each year with a gynecologic cancer, such as ovarian, endometrial or cervical. Patients at the Women’s Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital are treated by a multidisciplinary team of gynecologic oncologists, radiologists and pathologists. Patients also have access to a patient care navigator, who guides patients and their families through the entire medical process, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery.
GCF was established in 1991 by the Society of Gynecologic Oncologists to promote public awareness of gynecologic cancers and to educate women about prevention, early detection and post-diagnosis treatments. It is the only national organization dedicated to the eradication of all gynecologic cancers. Since 1995, GCF has provided more than $5 million in research funding.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Alexandria Hospital to Hold Women’s Expo
October 26th, 2009
Meet Regional Healthcare Experts and Receive Free Screenings
Alexandria, VA – Do you find it a challenge to eat healthfully with a hectic schedule? Are you concerned about varicose veins? Would you like to learn how to perform CPR on an infant? Learn more about these and other important healthcare issues at Inova Alexandria Hospital’s annual Women’s Expo on Nov. 7.
Receive free massages and screenings, and meet with the region’s leading health professionals in breast health and other women’s issues. Robyn Webb, chef and author, who has been featured on the Food Network, will demonstrate how to prepare healthy meals in 30 minutes.
WHAT:
Inova Alexandria Hospital’s 2009 Women’s Health Expo
WHEN:
November 7
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
WHERE:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Attendees can choose from a number of tests, including blood-pressure checks and sun-exposure screenings. Nurses and hospital staff will be on hand to answer questions about nutrition, heart health, stroke prevention, labor and delivery, cancer and more. An hour-long infant CPR instruction-and-safety class will be offered at noon for those who register. Seasonal influenza vaccinations will be provided for $25.
For additional information or to register for this event, call 703-750-8800, or visit www.inova.org/events.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Health System Hosts Gala 2009 to Benefit Hospitals and Health Programs
October 19th, 2009
Aretha Franklin to Entertain; NPR’s Nina Totenberg to Emcee
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System’s Gala 2009, Black and White Ball, will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. This festive evening will include silent and live auctions, as well as a live performance by the world-renowned “Queen of Soul,” Aretha Franklin. NPR’s award-winning legal affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg, will emcee the event.
This annual event raises funds to support facilities and programs throughout Inova Health System. Donors have the opportunity to select a beneficiary hospital or program of their choice. Last year’s gala raised more than $1.8 million.
WHAT:
Inova Health System Gala 2009, Black and White Ball
WHEN:
Saturday, October 24
6 p.m. Silent Auction / Reception
7:30 p.m. Ballroom doors open
8 p.m. Dinner, awards, live auction and entertainment
WHERE:
The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, VA 22102
The black-tie dinner and auction will be chaired by Paula and Andrew Darling of McLean, VA. The evening will also include a presentation of the “Commitment to Excellence” awards to those who have shown extraordinary leadership and dedication to Inova and its mission to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research.
For more information, or to make a donation, contact the Gala Office at 703-289-2057 or visit inova.org/gala.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering ‘Ask the Expert’ Lecture on Use of Robotic Surgery for Prostate Cancer
October 16th, 2009
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “da Vinci Surgical Treatment for Prostate Cancer,” on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
According to the American Cancer Society, one in six American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The good news is that there have been many advances in treatments – 2 million men in the U.S. are alive today who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Attendees will hear about how minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery can be used to treat prostate cancer patients. Presented by Gregory Schenk, MD, Urologist, Inova Loudoun Hospital, the lecture will be held at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, VA 20176 in Conference Rooms A and B. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Call 703-750-8800 or register online at inova.org/asktheexpert.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Health System Signs Army-Spouse Employment Partnership
October 15th, 2009
Agreement Will Train Army Spouses for Healthcare Careers
Washington, DC – Inova Health System formally has signed on as a member of the Army Spouse Employment Partnership, which is designed to create jobs for the nation’s estimated 680,000 military spouses, who often face employment challenges due to the relocation demands of service life.
“We’re honored to be a part of this vital partnership that will tap into the expertise and work ethic of the extended military family – specifically, Army spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, Executive Director, Military to Medicine, Inova Health System. “Military spouses are underutilized talent who are the embodiment of what many employers are looking for. We’re looking forward to introducing them to careers in healthcare.”
Other new members of the Army Spouse Employment Partnership include American Health Services, Association of Military Banks of America, Jackson Hewitt Tax Services, the National Military Family Association and Wal-Mart.
The signing ceremony also marked the hiring of 20 military spouses by Inova Health System to serve as part of the Military to Medicine program. Military to Medicine is a national program established with the Department of Defense in October 2008 to build partnerships with other healthcare employers across the country to support career employment of military spouses in healthcare fields.
Employers interested in supporting military-spouse careers by participating in the Military to Medicine national talent exchange should contact Inova Health System’s Military to Medicine program at 703-289-2009.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Health System Hospitals Receive Top Rankings for Cardiac, Stroke and GI Services
October 13th, 2009
HealthGrades Study Names Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals for Quality Care
Falls Church, VA – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals today received top ratings for cardiac, stroke and gastrointestinal (GI) services by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare-ratings organization. The recognition is based on a HealthGrades study that analyzed patient outcomes throughout the nation’s 5,000 non-federal hospitals.
Inova Alexandria Hospital received a variety of 5-Star ratings and Inova Fairfax Hospital has been ranked the Best in Virginia for certain services for 2010.
Inova Alexandria Hospital
- Five-Star rated for Treatment of Heart Attack for two years in a row (2009-2010)
- Five-Star rated for Treatment of Heart Failure
- Five-Star rated for Valve-Replacement Surgery
- Recipient of HealthGrades’ Stroke Care Excellence Award for six years in a row (2005-2010), placing the hospital in the top 5% in the nation for treatment of stroke
- Ranked among the top 10% in the nation for GI Medical Treatment for two years in a row (2009-2010)
Inova Fairfax Hospital
- Ranked Best in Virginia for Cardiology Services for two years in a row (2009-2010)
- Ranked Best in Virginia for Treatment of Stroke for three years in a row (2008-2010)
- Recipient of HealthGrades’ Stroke Care Excellence Award for five years in a row (2006-2010)
- Ranked Best in Virginia for GI Medical Treatment for two years in a row (2009-2010)
- Recipient of HealthGrades’ Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award for six years in a row (2005-2010)
According to HealthGrades, top-performing hospitals had dramatically lower mortality rates than other hospitals. Both Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals have been designated as Primary Stroke Centers by accrediting agency The Joint Commission, and have highly experienced medical teams that specialize in cardiac services. Through the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, which provides services at all five Inova hospitals, doctors and surgeons perform 5,000 diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations annually and complete more than 1,700 cardiac surgeries each year.
HealthGrades rates hospitals independently based on data that hospitals submit to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The study analyzed patient outcomes in nearly 40 million Medicare hospitalization records from 5,000 hospitals from 2006 to 2008.
The 2010 hospital ratings and more information about the study can be found at www.healthgrades.com.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Seasonal Flu-Vaccine Manufacturing Delay Affects Inova Clinics
October 9th, 2009
As has been reported in the news recently, efforts to quickly manufacture and distribute the H1N1 influenza vaccine have unexpectedly reduced supplies of vaccine for the seasonal flu. The manufacturers that supply Inova Health System with seasonal flu vaccine have recently informed Inova that deliveries of the vaccine will arrive later than anticipated.
As a result, Inova is temporarily postponing our flu shot clinics until we receive more vaccine. Inova will continue to hold certain scheduled clinics to serve our high-risk community, including the weekly family clinics held at Inova facilities, and will continue to vaccinate its employees, to help protect the patients they care for.
This is a temporary measure meant to conserve the seasonal flu vaccine supplies Inova has, and to ensure that our most vulnerable community members – as well as those who care for them – get the seasonal vaccine they need.
We expect to get more seasonal-flu vaccine from the manufacturer, but remain unsure of the exact timing or amount. As soon as we know more, we will reschedule the clinics. In the meantime, for information about clinic availability or location, call 703-750-8818 or visit inova.org/flu.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Birthing Inn Offering Free Workshop for Expectant Parents
October 8th, 2009
Leesburg, VA – The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital is offering a free workshop to provide expectant parents with information related to the birthing process. Experts and professionals from the labor-and-delivery field will present educational programs covering such topics as anesthesia during labor, newborn information, management of labor, newborn care and car-seat safety.
This interactive, educational workshop will take place Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lansdowne Campus at 44045 Riverside Parkway in Leesburg, VA, in Conference Rooms A & B. After the workshop, there will also be giveaways and door prizes.
For additional information or to register, please call 703-779-2694 or visit www.thebirthinginn.org and click on education.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of Inova Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children to Hold 4th Annual Star Kid 8K Run/Walk
October 7th, 2009
Hundreds of Runners and Families Expected to Help Raise Funds for Hospital’s Pediatric Heart Program; Kids Will Present Prizes
Falls Church, VA – Lace up your sneakers and join Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children’s fourth annual Star Kid 8K Run/Walk at George Mason University. Hundreds of runners and walkers from Northern Virginia will join the festivities and raise money for the hospital’s Pediatric Heart Program. Last year’s event drew about 700 runners and raised more than $60,000.
WHAT:
Star Kid 8K Run/Walk
WHEN:
Saturday, Oct. 10
8 a.m.
WHERE:
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
The Star Kid 8K Run/Walk will take place over an 8 kilometer course through campus of George Mason University and surrounding areas of Fairfax. There will also be a separate Family Fun Run around Patriot Circle.
Race festivities include prize drawings during the awards ceremony, as well as food and refreshments. Children can meet Mr. Funnyman the clown and enjoy a moon bounce, face painting and a balloon artist. MIX 107.3 is the event’s media sponsor and will provide music throughout the morning.
TenderHearts, a local organization that offers support to families of children with congenital heart defects, will be on hand to give out prizes.
The top three male and female finishers will receive cash prizes ranging from $125 to $500. Additional prizes will be awarded to the first and second male and female winners in each of the five-year age groups, ranging from 14 and under to 70 and over.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
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