Archive for October 2012
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Performs Regions First Single-Site Robotic Surgery
Patients home same day FAIRFAX, VA – (October 31, 2012) – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has performed the first-ever Northern Virginia area da Vinci robotic operation for removal of a gall bladder using a single surgical incision. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Single-Site technique for cholecystectomies using the da Vinci robotic surgical…
Read MoreTips On Preparing for Hurricane Sandy
For real-time updates on Hurricane Sandy’s impact and Inova’s closures, cancellations and other news, click here: www.inovanewsroom.org/hurricane-sandy – (October 26, 2012) As most of you know, the National Capital Region has the potential for impacts from Hurricane Sandy beginning sometime late Sunday into Monday (latest tracking map). The National Weather Service anticipates a Sunday into…
Read MoreCelebrating the Future of Health at the Inova Gala
We were thrilled that ABC 7 News – WJLA‘s Alison Starling and Leon Harris were able to emcee at the Inova Gala. The Inova Health Foundation raised over $1 million at the event helps to assure that everyone has access to healthcare – (October 15, 2012). We were also thrilled that members of the…
Read More‘Green Roof’ Planted on New Patient Tower
Falls Church, VA – (October 2, 2012) – You may not be able to see it, but Inova Fairfax Medical Campus’ new patient tower is now home to a mini ecosystem where plants, insects and birds are flourishing. In recent weeks, a vegetative ‘green roof’ has taken root atop a 4,000 square foot portion of…
Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Inova Loudoun Hospital is your Link to Pink LEESBURG, VA – (October 1, 2012) – To celebrate the growing awareness around breast cancer, Inova Breast Care Institute is hosting two events at Inova Loudoun Hospital in October. Breast Cancer Retreat ~ Survivorship: Thriving through Integrative Strategies on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9:15 a.m. – 3:00…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital to Offer Safe Sitter® Classes
Leesburg, VA – (October 1, 2012) — Inova Loudoun Hospital will offer Safe Sitter® classes for girls and boys age 11 to 13. The Safe Sitter® classes will be taught on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Upcoming dates include Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 at the Lansdowne Campus, 44045 Riverside Parkway,…
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