Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Honors Artists from Local Schools
January 17th, 2011
Elementary and High School Students Brighten Hospital Walkway with Artwork
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children hosted an art reception on January 16 to honor student artists in our community. Students from Oakton Elementary School and Falls Church High School donated their artwork to be displayed on the wall of the hospital’s well-traveled walkway to the garage. The artwork was displayed for three months for patients, visitors and staff to see. On Sunday, the students and their families came to proudly see their artwork and to receive a certificate of recognition.
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 Mount Vernon Hospital Surgeon Named Among Top in Nation
January 4th, 2011
Publication Highlights 70 Knee Surgeons in U.S.
Alexandria, VA—Gerard Engh, MD, Surgeon, Orthopedics, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, was recently named among the nation’s top 70 knee surgeons by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review, which provides business and legal news about orthopedic practices. The publication evaluated physicians based on their awards, leadership, published work and professional recommendations.
Engh pioneered the development of hip and knee implants and is recognized as an authority on joint replacement. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopeadic Surgeons, a member of the American Orthopeadic Society and past president of The Knee Society.
Engh earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia and completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
For more information about this recognition or the Inova Joint Replacement Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, visit inova.org/ijrc.
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 Blood Donor Services Celebrates National Blood Donor Month
January 3rd, 2011
January Marks National Observation; Inova Encourages New and Existing Donors to Give Blood During Winter Months
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services is celebrating National Blood Donor Month this January by thanking its donors and the many organizations that host blood drives. This month is an opportunity for donor centers around the country to educate and encourage those who have not donated to consider giving blood. Donors will receive a limited edition National Blood Donor Month long sleeve shirt from Inova Blood Donor Services as a token of appreciation.
“The winter months are one of the toughest times for blood collection. January is a great opportunity to remind donors how much we appreciate them and continually need their support,” said Terri Craddock, Director, Inova Blood Donor Services. “We also hope to inspire people to make blood donation a new year’s resolution.”
Besides donating blood, people can help the blood supply by hosting blood drives at their local organizations, businesses and churches, and by recruiting new blood donors and spreading the word about the importance of blood donation.
Only 38 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate, and less than 5 percent actually do so. Donating as often as often possible will help ensure a ready blood supply for patients in the 15 hospitals Inova Blood Donors Services serves. For more information visit www.inova.org/donateblood or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (866-256-6372).
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’s Military to Medicine Welcomes Maxim Government Services to Network
January 2nd, 2011
Hiring Military Spouses, Veterans and Caregivers for Healthcare
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System’s Military to Medicine program welcomed Maxim Government Services to its national network of healthcare employers who have a commitment to support the hiring of qualified military family members.
Military to Medicine, a non-profit, national military service organization of Inova Health System, seeks to connect qualified military spouses, wounded warriors and their caregivers, Veterans, National Guard, Reserve and service members transitioning to civilian employment, with careers in healthcare.
“We are pleased to be working with Maxim Government Services and to be able to include their healthcare employment opportunities on our National Healthcare Career Network,” said Daniel Nichols, Executive Director, Military to Medicine, Inova Health System. “Maxim Government Services annually helps 80 different government healthcare sites fill crucial positions within their organizations. This represents a great opportunity for Military to Medicine participants.”
Maxim Government Services, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, staffs supplemental healthcare professionals in government agencies across the nation.
“Military to Medicine will enable Maxim to better serve our government clients while helping our heroes and their families with career opportunities,” said Justin Kile, Program Director, Maxim Government Services. “This is a natural extension of our commitment to the government’s healthcare needs.”
For more information about Military to Medicine, visit militarytomedicine.org or for more information about Maxim Government Services, visit maximgov.com.
Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care 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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