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New Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Mount Vernon and Alexandria-area Patients Can Now Get Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures Closer to Home Alexandria, VA — Inova Alexandria Hospital recently started performing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation procedures. AFib is the most common heart rhythm problem, also known as an arrhythmia, and is often identified by patients experiencing chaotic, rapid or irregular heartbeats. Ablation…
Read MoreInova Celebrates 150 Years of Caring at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson proclaimed Dec. 12, as “Inova Alexandria Hospital Day” in honor of the hospital’s leading role as the city’s trusted healthcare partner. Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration event held on the hospital’s campus. Inova leaders, hospital team members, community partners and elected officials…
Read MoreFrom humble infirmary to high-tech hospital: The 150-year history of Inova Alexandria (Alexandria Times)
Did you know a community hospital just outside Washington, DC, had the first 24/7 emergency department in the country? Or that the arrival of a sailor with typhoid fever is what spurred its founding members into action? Learn about the history of Inova Alexandria Hospital in an article in the Alexandria Times, published in honor…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Receive Straight ‘A’s from the Leapfrog Group for Nine Consecutive Periods
Falls Church, VA – Inova is proud to announce that once again, all five hospitals have earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are based on a hospital’s ability to prevent…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings Recognizes Inova’s Excellence, Including #1 Hospital in Virginia and Greater Washington For Second Consecutive Year
Falls Church, VA – Once again, Inova Health System has been recognized as the region’s top health system by U.S. News & World Report. Inova Fairfax Hospital was named the #1 Best Hospital in both Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the second year in a row. Additionally, IFMC’s Obstetrics and Gynecology department…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Nationally Recognized for Straight ‘A’s by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Falls Church, VA – All five Inova hospitals have once again received “A” grades by the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for spring 2022. This national distinction recognizes Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from preventable harm and error in the hospital. Inova Loudoun Hospital is one of only 22 hospitals in the United States, and one…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Rina Bansal Featured in “Go Red” Heart Health Article
Rina Bansal, MD, president of Inova Alexandria Hospital, has been featured in VIP Alexandria Magazine’s 2022 “Go Red for Women” issue. Dr. Bansal notes that “it is a privilege and honor” to be the president of Inova Alexandria, which was founded in 1872 by a woman, Julia Johns. The article notes that “as a physician…
Read MoreAlexandria Nurses Support “Making Strides” Breast Cancer Walk
In October of 2021 the Inova Alexandria Hospital Oncology Unit – 4 North A Team – gathered to walk together in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Washington DC event. The team also raised $589 to donate to Making Strides, which provides care to women in the local Alexandria, VA community. Making Strides Against Breast…
Read MoreAttention Patients (COVID-19 Notice)
If you suspect you might be infected with COVID-19, please do not visit the emergency room for a COVID-19 test. Instead, seek out a community testing site or a home test kit. Inova Emergency Departments are prioritizing patients with medical conditions requiring emergency care and those with critical illness. We strongly discourage patients who are…
Read MoreInova Issues 2020 Community Report Highlighting Contributions to Health Equity, Patient Access and Excellence in Care
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Inova Health System issued its annual Community Report for 2020, highlighting its $334 million investment in the Northern Virginia community while enhancing excellence in patient care, commitment to team member well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, Inova’s robust community investment included its commitment to charity care, research, education, and other programs…
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