Inova Alexandria Hospital to Hold Annual Women’s Expo
October 27th, 2010
Meet Regional Healthcare Experts, Cookbook Author and Receive Free Health Screenings
Alexandria, VA – Do you find it a challenge to prepare healthy meals with a hectic schedule? Are you concerned about conceiving later in life? 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. 13.
Meet with the region’s leading health professionals in breast care, reproductive health and other women’s issues and receive free screenings.
Norah O’Donnell, MSNBC correspondent and co-author of “Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler,” will demonstrate recipes from the cookbook she co-authored with her husband Chef Geoff Tracy and discuss how busy parents can take a healthier approach to eating and feed their kids easy-to-make, cost-effective, nutritious and meals.
WHAT:
Inova Alexandria Hospital’s 2010 Women’s Health Expo
WHEN:
Saturday, November 13
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22304
Attendees can listen to expert panel discussions and 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 for those who register.
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 Lung Cancer Awareness Event to ‘Shine a Light’ On Treatment Options
October 26th, 2010
Patients, Physicians to Discuss Medical Advancements and Honor Those with the Disease
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health System will host a Lung Cancer Awareness event in recognition of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month on Thursday, November 4. The conference – officially titled Shine a Light on Lung Cancer– will feature a thoracic oncology expert who will discuss advancements in treatment options for the disease and highlight patient experiences.
What:
Shine a Light on Lung Cancer Awareness
When:
Thursday, November 4
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Dewberry Life with Cancer® Family Center
8411 Pennell Street Fairfax, VA 22031
Who:
Sandeep Khandar, MD, Surgical Director,
Inova Thoracic Oncology Program
Lung cancer patients discussing their treatment
The event, hosted by Inova Thoracic Oncology Program, Life with Cancer and Lung Cancer Alliance, will also observe a moment of silence to honor lung cancer patients, those who have lost their fight against the disease and their loved ones. For more information about this free event, contact Carrie Friedman, RN, Navigator, Inova Thoracic Oncology Program, at 703-776-3777.
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 Recognized for Sustainability Efforts by Northern Virginia Technology Council
October 22nd, 2010
Inova Named a Finalist for the NVTC ‘Green Award’
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System is proud to be recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). At the NVTC’s annual TechCelebration in October, Inova was a finalist for a ‘Green Award’ and recognized for making an impact on the region through top-notch environmental practices.
Inova’s Sustainability Engineer and employee Green Teams spearhead the health system’s sustainability programs which include using recycled content paper (saving 3500 trees a year), reducing medical waste by 50,000 pounds, and recycling 130 tons of commingled recyclables a month, which translates to saving three acres of standing forests.
NVTC, a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia, is the largest technology council in the nation and serves 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry. The group’s annual TechCelebration conference brings together technology, business, community and government leaders to celebrate the strength and diversity of the region’s tech community.
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 Recognized by Northern Virginia Technology Council for ‘Going Green’ Efforts
October 20th, 2010
Inova Among Finalists for NVTC’s Green Award
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System is proud to be recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC). At the NVTC’s annual TechCelebration in October, Inova was a finalist for a ‘Green Award’ and recognized for “making an impact on the region through top-notch environmental practices.”
Inova’s Sustainability Engineer and employee Green Teams spearhead the health system’s sustainability programs, which include using recycled content paper (saving 3500 trees a year), reducing medical waste by 50,000 pounds, and recycling 130 tons of commingled recyclables a month, which translates to saving three acres of standing forests.
NVTC, a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia, is the largest technology council in the nation and serves 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry. The group’s annual TechCelebration conference brings together technology, business, community and government leaders to celebrate the strength and diversity of the region’s tech community.
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 2010 to Benefit Hospitals and Health Programs
October 18th, 2010
Gloria Gaynor to Entertain; WJLA’s Alison Starling to Emcee
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System’s Gala 2010, Inspire, will be held Saturday, Oct. 23, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. This festive evening will include silent and live auctions, as well as a live performance by disco diva Gloria Gaynor. Alison Starling, co-anchor of Good Morning Washington and ABC7/WJLA-TV News at Noon, 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 $1.4 million.
WHAT:
Inova Health System Gala 2010, Inspire
WHEN:
Saturday, October 23
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 Health System, Fairfax County Public Library Bring National Exhibit Highlighting Women in Medicine to Northern Virginia
October 10th, 2010
‘Changing Face of Medicine’ Features Life Stories of Women Physicians; Inova to Hold Special Evening Reception to Honor Women Physicians
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System and Fairfax County Public Library are proud to invite the public to a traveling exhibit, “Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America’s Women Physicians,” which documents the lives and achievements of women in medicine.
WHAT:
Changing the Face of Medicine: Celebrating America’s Women Physicians
WHEN:
Now through Nov. 15, 2010
WHERE:
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Atrium
3300 Gallows Road
Falls Church, VA
The exhibit tells the remarkable story of how women from diverse backgrounds struggled for the right to study in medical schools and to practice medicine in the U.S. It begins with Elizabeth Blackwell, who in 1849 became the first woman to earn an M.D. degree in America, and shows how women today are represented in every area of medicine.
Interactive kiosks provide educational activities, information about medical careers and biographies of outstanding women physicians. Individuals may also add names and stories of their own favorite women physicians to the web site.
Members of the media are invited to a special dinner reception on Tuesday, Oct. 19, featuring keynote speeches by two highly renowned women physicians who have impacted the field of medicine:
Karen Rheuban, MD, who is featured in the exhibit, is Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the Office of Telemedicine at the University of Virginia. Dr. Rheuban is recognized for her work using telemedicine to improve healthcare in rural communities.
Ruth Jakoby, MD, became the first woman to be a certified neurosurgeon in 1961. She practiced neurosurgery for 16 years in the Washington, DC, area and served as Associate Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at George Washington University. In 1986, Dr. Jakoby marked another milestone by becoming the first female neurosurgeon to also become a lawyer.
The dinner reception will begin at 6 p.m. at the Physician’s Conference Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
The National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Md., and the American Library Association, Chicago, Ill., organized the exhibition with support from the National Library of Medicine, the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Women’s Health and the American Medical Women’s Association.
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 Fairfax Hospital for Children to Hold 5th Annual Star Kid 8K and 2K Family Fun Run in Support of Pediatric Heart Program
October 7th, 2010
Pro Football Hall of Famer and Fit For 50’s Darrell Green to Kick Off Race
Falls Church, VA – Hundreds of runners, walkers and families are expected at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children’s 5th annual Star Kid 8K and 2K Family Fun Run this Sunday to raise money for the Pediatric Heart Program. Joining the festivities this year will be former Redskins player Darrell Green, who is promoting health and fitness through the Fit For 50 program.
WHAT:
Star Kid 8K, 2K Family Fun Run and Family Sports Fitness Day
WHEN:
Sunday, Oct. 10, 2010
8 a.m.
WHERE:
George Mason University
4400 University Drive, Lot L
Fairfax, VA 22030
WHO:
Mark Stauder, President & COO, Inova Health System
David Goldberg, Administrator, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
James Thompson, MD, Chairman, Pediatric Cardiology, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
Darrell Green, Pro-Football Hall of Famer and Fit For 50 Spokesperson
Levi Silva, Race Ambassador and Former Pediatric Cardiac Patient
The Star Kid 8K will take place over an 8 kilometer course through the campus of George Mason University and surrounding areas of Fairfax. There will also be a separate 2K Family Fun Run around Patriot Circle.
The event is expected to draw participants of Fit For 50, a partnership between Inova Health System and Darrell Green to encourage everyone in the community to become fitter, stronger and lead longer and healthier lives. Through the online program, Green provides daily tips and advice on how to commit to a more active lifestyle. The Star Kid 8K and 2K Family Fun Run is the first Fit For 50 community event.
Race festivities will include a moon bounce, face painting and various activities for the whole family. There will also be sports clinics, mascots and team dancers from DC sports teams, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, Washington Capitals and Washington Kastles. Flu shots ($30), free blood pressure checks and Inova’s Fitness, Understanding and Nutrition (FUN) program for children will also be offered.
Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children’s pediatric cardiac program is nationally recognized for its clinical excellence and is one of the largest programs in the mid-Atlantic region. In 2009, Inova’s team of pediatric cardiac surgeons and cardiologists performed more than 500 pediatric cardiac surgeries and catheterizations.
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 Heart and Vascular Institute Hosts Atrial Fibrillation Patient Reunion
October 7th, 2010
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Falls Church, VA— On Thursday, Oct. 14, former cardiac patients, and world renowned physicians and specialists in the fields of cardiac surgery, cardiology and electrophysiology will gather in Falls Church, Virginia for a reunion to celebrate the progress made in treating atrial fibrillation, an irregular heart rhythm that can increase the risk of stroke and lead to heart failure.
WHAT:
5th Annual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Reunion
What Matters Most: A Celebration of the Patient Experience
WHEN:
Thursday, Oct. 14
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:00 p.m. Presentations
WHERE:
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Physician’s Conference Center- Upper Level
3300 Gallows Rd.
Falls Church, Va.
WHO:
Niv Ad, MD, Director, Cardiac Surgery Research, Chief, Cardiac Surgery,
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Professor, Surgery, Virginia Commonwealth University
Ted Friehling, MD, Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory,
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Marc Wish, MD, Chief, Cardiology
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Adam Pick, Author, “The Patient’s Guide to Heart Valve Surgery”
The 5th Annual Atrial Fibrillation Patient Reunion, “What Matters Most: A Celebration of the Patient Experience” is a unique event held every year focusing on research learned through a registry that tracks patients with atrial fibrillation and valve disease both before and long-term after surgery. Dr. Ad, an international leader in the surgical treatment for atrial fibrillation, heads this surgical program involving pioneering treatment procedures and concepts.
More than 100 atrial fibrillation patients from the region will have the opportunity to reunite and share their triumphs, challenges, and other heart surgery experiences.
Pick, author and patient advocate, will moderate a panel of experts and patients discussing the cardiac surgery experience. Through his widely popular website Pick has provided invaluable resources to many cardiac patients.
For more information about atrial fibrillation, visit inovaheart.org.
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 Military to Medicine Program Vying for $250,000 Pepsi Grant
October 4th, 2010
Award to Fund Training for Vets, Wounded Warriors, Military Spouses
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System’s Military to Medicine Program is vying for a $250,000 grant to benefit military family members who desire training and employment in healthcare.
All funds received will be used to fund scholarships to the Military to Medicine healthcare coursework. The grant is funded by Pepsi as part of a nationwide contest to find ideas that will ‘refresh’ communities. The individual or organization with the most votes during October will win the grant.
“Nothing ‘refreshes’ the spirit of an individual or the community more than meaningful employment,” said Daniel Nichols, Executive Director, Military to Medicine, Inova Health System. “The funds from this grant will help us train our Veterans, wounded warriors, National Guard, Reservists and military spouses. But winning will require millions of votes. We’re calling on the public to vote daily for Military to Medicine to show support for military families.”
Training for healthcare careers makes sense for military families – it’s an industry seeking quality employees and the experience gained, easily moves as military families relocate. Military to Medicine provides training that leads to entry-level healthcare positions or for those with healthcare experience, it provides access to a national network of hiring employers.
“This contest provides an easy and quick way for a grateful nation to thank its service members and their families for their sacrifices,” said Nichols. “The scholarships we provide often are the “new start” military families need following an injury or transition from the military.”
For more information about Military to Medicine, visit militarytomedicine.org. For more about the Pepsi Refresh grants, visit refresheverything.com/m2m if you’d like to text vote, text* 103247 to Pepsi (73774) *Standard text messaging rates apply.
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 Partners With Girls on the Run to Offer CPR Training
October 3rd, 2010
Falls Church, VA — Nurses from Inova HealthSource are teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR to coaches from Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (GOTR NOVA), a curriculum-based youth development program for girls in the third through eighth grades that educates and prepares participants for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living.
“At Inova, we’re committed to children’s health, so partnering with a community-based organization like Girls on the Run truly furthers our mission to provide education and wellness training for the people we serve,” said Anne Rieger, RN, MBA, Assistant Vice President, Community Safety Net, Inova Health System. “Girls on the Run encourages the health and well-being of young girls, so it was natural for our two organizations to partner on a life-saving matter like CPR training.” “Having a partner like Inova provides GOTR NOVA with great confidence that our coaches are well-prepared to safely deliver our program. Like Inova, GOTR NOVA is committed to the health and well-being of the girls of Northern Virginia,” said Catherine Keightley, Executive Director, Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia.
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia currently serves 200 public and private schools across Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Stafford counties, as well as Alexandria City, Falls Church, Manassas City and Manassas Park public school systems. Inova expects to train up to 150 GOTR coaches, providing ongoing training and resources to GOTR instructors as needed.
“The CPR training through Inova was efficient and informative. I definitely left feeling confident that I could properly perform CPR if the need ever arises,” said GOTR NOVA Coach Stephanie Wright, Douglas MacArthur Elementary School. “The instructors were great, personable and very knowledgeable.”
For more information about Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia, visit www.gotrnova.org.
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia (a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization) offers a curriculum-based youth development program for girls in the third through eighth grades. The goal of the program is to educate and prepare girls for a lifetime of self-respect and healthy living. The curriculum is delivered in 10-week sessions by volunteer coaches who have been trained by GOTR NOVA and culminates in a celebratory 5K running event.
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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