Archive for July 2012
Inova Neuroscience and Spine Institute’s Internship in Neuroscience Helps Undergraduate Neuroscience Students Pick A Career Focus For Further Study Between Research and Medicine
A new neuroscience internship from Mason and Inova Fairfax Hospital this spring helped Elizabeth Benkert decide whether to pursue research or become a physician.
Read MoreU.S. News Ranks Inova Fairfax Hospital # 1 in the Washington, DC Metro Area
All Inova Hospitals Rank in top 20 FALLS CHURCH, VA – (July 18, 2012) – U.S. News & World Report today released its annual Best Hospitals rankings, citing Inova Fairfax Hospital as the top Washington, DC Metro hospital. All of Inova Health System’s five hospitals advanced to the top 20 with 4 in the top…
Read MoreRonald Childs, MD Recognized as a Spine Surgeon Leader
Inova Spine Institute’s Ronald Childs, MD, was recognized by Becker’s Spine Review as a spine surgeon leader for a non-profit hospital – (July 11, 2012). We’re proud to have Dr. Childs, MD as the Medical Director Inova Spine Institute here at Inova Fairfax Hospital. His committed to helping people recover from from back pain, so…
Read MoreLOUDOUN SOCCER PARTNERS WITH INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
Leesburg, VA – (July 10, 2012) — Loudoun Soccer is proud to announce a health and wellness partnership with Inova Loudoun Hospital. As part of the partnership, Inova Loudoun Hospital will help to train coaches on a variety of health related subjects including concussion awareness. Inova Loudoun Hospital has also provided team first aid kits…
Read MoreJames Ecklund, MD: A Neurosurgeon’s “Can-Do” Attitude
An interview with traumatic brain injury expert James Ecklund, MD by Michelle Rabell – (July 9, 2012) When congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in 2011, Inova’s neurosurgeon James Ecklund was one of the two military-trained brain injury experts called to Arizona to consult on the case within 24 hours of the injury. We spoke with…
Read MoreInovaCares for Seniors works to keep Fairfax County seniors in their homes
(July 6, 2012) – Inova has a new program for senior citizens that want to stay in their home, rather than moving into nursing care. “Our goal at PACE is to keep individuals as independently as they can, safely, in the community,” said Rose Mario, enrollment coordinator for InovaCares for Seniors. Recently, The Washington Post…
Read MoreKids Put the ER in Summer
(July 5, 2012) – Summer is in session and kids have a lot more free time. The Washington Post’s Petula Dvorak recently got a run down on how kids boredom can sometimes result in a visit to the ER. In the article, Inova Fairfax Hospital’s pediatric emergency room medical director, Katherine Fullerton shared, “In addition…
Read MoreEnjoy a Safe Fourth of July
(July 4, 2012) – Happy Independence Day! Family, friends, barbeques and fireworks are on today’s agenda for many of us. We want to make sure everyone stays safe, fireworks injuries lead to 8,000 emergency room visits a year. Dr. Martin Brown, Chief of Emergency Medicine at the Inova Alexandria Hospital, says all types of fireworks,…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Celebrates Centennial
Throughout June we were celebrating Inova Loudoun Hospital’s 100th anniversary, including a celebration with our community at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on June 23rd. We want to thank everyone that was able to join us! – (July 3, 2012) The Loudoun Times captured great photos from the event.
Read MoreStorm Update
Storm update: all hospitals continue to operate normally. We are still experiencing issues with phone calls at Inova Fairfax Hospital, but are working actively to correct this. We will provide another update mid-day today. – (July 2, 2012)
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