Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services August 2011 Screenings
July 29th, 2011
Mobile Health Van to Provide Screenings at Multiple Locations
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of August. Mobile Services will also be at several community events including the Ladies Board Rummage Sale Donation Day, Family Fest, Rock N Back to School, and the AARP Job Fair. Individuals must be at least 18-years-old for all health screenings. Children that visit the Mobile Health Van in Purcellville can see educational displays and receive a small memento.
For further information or to schedule a flu shot clinic please call the Mobile Health Services hotline at 703-858-6609 or visit us at www.inova.org/mobilehealth.
Monday, August 1, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
William Watters
22365 Enterprise St., Sterling
Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, August 3, 9 a.m. – noon
Leesburg Senior Center
215 Depot Ct., S.E., Leesburg
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m. – noon
Lovettsville Community Center
57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville
Blood Pressure Screenings
Saturday, August 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free School Physicals
Community Health Center
Inova Loudoun Medical Campus Leesburg
224 Cornwall St NW, Leesburg
Monday, August 8,, 4 – 7 p.m.
Town of Purcellville
130 E. Main Street, Purcellville
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Tuesday, August 9, 9 a.m. – noon
Cascades Senior Center
2160 Whitfield Place, Sterling
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Thursday, August 11, 10 a.m. – noon
Carver Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Saturday, August 13, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Ladies Board Rummage Sale Donation Day
Inova Loudoun Hospital Lansdowne
44045 Riverside Parkway, Lansdowne
Back Parking Lot
Cooling Station for Ladies Board
Saturday, August 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Rock N Back to School
161 Ft. Evans Rd. NE, Leesburg
Blood Pressure Screenings, Educational Displays & Handouts
Monday, August 15, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
William Watters
22365 Enterprise St., Sterling
Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday, August 16, 10 a.m. – noon
Dulles South Multi-purpose Center
24950 Riding Center Drive, South Riding
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Thursday, August 18, 8 – 11 a.m.
Dulles Town Center Mall
Mall Walkers and Kids
21100 Dulles Town Center, Dulles
Blood Pressure Screenings
Thursday, August 18, 11 a.m. – noon
Lovettsville Community Center
57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville
Blood Pressure Screenings
Saturday, August 20, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Family Fest
21100 Dulles Town Center, Dulles
Blood Pressure Screenings, Body Mass Index, Educational Displays & Handouts
Tuesday, August 23, 9 a.m. – noon
Cascades Senior Center
2160 Whitfield Place, Sterling
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m. – noon
Carver Center
200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Friday, August 26, 10 a.m. – noon
Cascades Village Apartments
46565 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling
Blood Pressure Screenings
Saturday, August 27, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
AARP Job Fair
Cascades Senior Center
2160 Whitfield Place, Sterling
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Wednesday, August 31, 9 a.m. – noon
Leisure World Apartments
19400 Leisure World Blvd, Lansdowne
Blood Pressure, Glucose & Cholesterol Screenings
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for nearly 100 years, is part of the 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh
Inova Loudoun Hospital Announces $32 Million Dollar Redevelopment of Leesburg Campus
July 15th, 2011
Community Hospital Reaffirms Promise to Loudoun Community
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to announce plans for a $32 million redevelopment project at the Leesburg Campus, at 224 A Cornwall Street in Leesburg, VA.
The renovation plans include construction of a new state-of-the-art emergency department including private rooms and trauma rooms, increasing the emergency department, along with the lab and radiology units, to 12,823 square feet from 9,539 square feet. A new lab, outpatient imaging enhancements including an additional CT scanner and a new brick façade on the 1974 building are all included in the renovation. Other improvements include materials management, patient transport, security and central plant upgrades.
Continuing our commitment to other non-profit healthcare organizations in the community, both the Loudoun Community Free Clinic and Loudoun Child Advocacy Center will remain a part of the campus during and after the renovation. The construction will provide both organizations with upgraded space.
The phase one of the project is expected to be completed in 2012.
“Inova Loudoun Hospital is mindful of the rich history associated with this site and the original promise made to care for the health and well being of Loudoun County. As we invest $32 million in renovation and construction to meet the emergency and outpatient needs of the county, we continue to fulfill our promise,” said Randy Kelley, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital.
Phase two of the project will begin in late 2012 with completion in 2013. This phase will include renovation of Loudoun Adult Medical Psychiatric Services (LAMPS), a 22-bed adult inpatient behavioral medicine unit as well as surface parking at the east wing.
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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh
Inova Blood Donor Services and Loudoun County Public Schools to Educate Students About Blood Donation
July 8th, 2011
Schools Adding Blood Donation Education to Curriculum
Falls Church, VA – Beginning in September, public high schools across Loudoun County will have a new addition to the Health and Driver Education curriculum: blood donation and collection information. Currently, less than 38 percent of the general population is eligible to donate blood, but the donation rate among 16- to 21-year-olds is at least 75 percent.
“We’ve found that one of the main reasons people don’t donate blood is because they are unaware or misinformed of the requirements,” said Robyn Kaplan, Senior Account Manager, Inova Blood Donor Services. “Every one of us may be dependent on blood at any moment in our lives, yet our society doesn’t teach this in any formal setting. We’re thrilled that Loudoun County Public School system is taking steps to educate today’s young people about the importance of blood donation, and we hope they will become donors for life.”
“The Virginia driver education standards of learning includes organ and tissue donation so adding information about blood donation is a logical fit,” according to LCPS Health, PE, and Driver Education Supervisor, Sheila Jones. “The Virginia driver education curriculum focuses on traffic safety concepts, such as the importance of driving skills, limiting distractions when driving, speeding, night driving, injury prevention, crash severity, and the many costs associated with crashes. These costs include the need to help others through blood donation and the importance of having an adequate blood supply for crash victims. So, teens will learn they can do more than drive safely – they can give something that is priceless.” The Health Standards of Learning are another venue for students to learn about blood donation as the SOLs include a variety of diseases related to overall health and how to prevent or lessen the chance of disease by making healthy choices. Students typically will share about someone they know who has had a disease such as cancer or heart disease. However, the relationship between cancer and the need for red cells when a patient is undergoing chemo treatments, or the need for platelets in a patient with heart disease after surgery isn’t immediately apparent unless we educate the students about these types of scenarios. Volunteerism is also included in the Health SOLs, and blood donation is an incredible way to demonstrate personal responsibility.”
The blood donor education will include basic information in the classroom portion of the Driver Education and Health curriculum, such as eligibility requirements, blood usage, the best pre-donation practices to ensure a successful blood donation, and the significance of local blood collection remaining in the community for local hospitals. The school system will also hold quarterly blood drives at its administration building.
For more information about blood donation, visit www.inova.org/donateblood or call 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372).
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.
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