Inova Fairfax Hospital Opens Geriatric Resource Center
December 29th, 2010
Deirdre Carolan, RN; Joanne Crantz, MD; and Susan Heisey, Manager, Hospital Elder Life Program, at the opening of the Geriatric Resource Center.
Seniors and Caregivers Can Access Books and Online Resources
Falls Church, VA – On December 9, Inova Fairfax Hospital officially opened the Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center, an innovative and interactive addition to the hospital’s Health Sciences Library. Seniors and their caregivers will have access to valuable information and education to ease the process of making hard decisions and dealing with daily life.
The Geriatric Resource Center houses an extensive book collection, free pamphlets from national and local organizations, a specialized internet portal, a low-vision adaptive computer station with a large print keyboard, and hands-on assistive technology devices, such as the Sight, Touch, Sound Program.
The center will also provide educational programs to the community, and there will be an annual Literature & Medicine book discussion about healthcare topics associated with geriatrics.
The Geriatric Resource Center is made possible by a generous gift to the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) in honor of Dr. Crantz.
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 Welcomes Santa and Friends for Santa’s Ride 2010
December 22nd, 2010
Fairfax County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office Spread Holiday Cheer
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children welcomed Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph on December 16 for Santa’s Ride 2010.
Officers and deputies from the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office collected toys from the community to give out to patients.
The children and their families enjoyed seeing their favorite holiday characters and had the chance to share their Christmas wishes with Santa.
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.
InovaCares Clinic for Children Welcomes Santa for the Holidays
December 15th, 2010
Volunteers from Lockheed Martin and Inova Spread Holiday Cheer
Falls Church, VA – InovaCares Clinic for Children welcomed a special visitor this holiday season. Santa Claus stopped by for a visit on December 10 to see families and hand out gifts. About 500 clinic patients attended and each one received a wrapped gift and a book.
The party was co-sponsored by Inova Health System and Lockheed Martin. Employees from both organizations volunteered their time to give the children a Christmas treat.
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 Awarded Advanced Heart Failure Certification
December 14th, 2010
Certification Recognizes Hospitals Making Exceptional Efforts to Foster Better Quality of Care and Outcomes for Patients
Falls Church, VA – Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned Advanced Certification in Heart Failure from The Joint Commission. The certification, developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association, recognizes hospitals that are making exceptional efforts to foster better quality of care and outcomes for heart failure patients. Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is one of just two hospitals in the Washington, D.C. region to receive this distinction.
Inova’s heart failure program underwent an extensive on-site evaluation by The Joint Commission. Reviewers interviewed staff and patients, and appraised the hospital’s program on its processes and its ability to evaluate and improve care.
“This certification is a testament to the high-quality treatment we provide,” said Patricia Knowles, RN, Interim Administrator, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. “It signifies that our services have met the elements needed to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes. It’s also a signal to the community that we can effectively manage the unique and specialized needs of heart failure patients.”
Heart failure is a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, about 5.7 million people in the U.S. have heart failure, and it results in about 300,000 deaths each year.
Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital is one of the most technologically-advanced cardiac care centers in the United States. It recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or heart attack, and the hospital holds a three-star rating, the highest available, from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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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