What’s Going on Inside Your Head?
May 15th, 2013
Inova Recognizes National Stroke Month with MEGAbrain at Tysons Corner Center
Falls Church, VA – Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your head? If so, the Inova Neuroscience Institute invites you to see the brain from the inside out on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Tysons Corner Center in Fashion Court (between Bloomingdales and Nordstrom on the ground floor).
Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through, MEGAbrain, a 20-foot inflatable brain. The brain includes healthy tissue, brain trauma, a concussion, Alzheimer’s disease, a brain tumor, an aneurysm and a stroke. Physicians, nurse navigators and neuroscience nurses will be on-site to explain the parts of the brain and how different diseases and trauma impact it.
This is a fun, FREE, day for the whole family. In addition to MEGAbrain, the program will feature Cindy Chambers, author of the Beamer Book Series, and information on stroke, concussion and other brain disorders. In recognition of stroke month, Inova will offer FREE stroke screenings and mini-consultations with a dietitian.
Media contact: Joanna Fazio, 703-776-4057
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.
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Inova’s Dr. Sujata Ambardar Featured on WUSA9
April 29th, 2013
Inova’s Dr. Sujata Ambadar, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with WUSA9 about a new strain of bird flu, H7N9, that has been found in China. In certain cases, physicians are recommending travelers taking Tamiflu and Tamivir for prevention and treatment.
Inova’s, Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Featured on WUSA9
April 24th, 2013
Seasonal allergies are in full effect! Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Inova Fairfax Hospital allergy specialist, spoke with Anita Brikman at WUSA9 about foods that can help ease or aggravate seasonal allergies.
Inova’s Dr. John Elkas, Featured on NBC4 Washington
April 19th, 2013
Our own Dr. John Elkas, Gynecologic Oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital, was featured on NBC News4 providing recommendations on what women can do to make sure they are receiving the best care after an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
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Inova’s Annandale Treasure Trove Celebrates 50th Anniversary
April 18th, 2013
ANNANDALE , VA – In addition to providing more than a thousand hospital volunteers and hundreds of thousands of service hours each year, the Auxiliary of Inova Fairfax Hospital also operates the hospital’s gift shops and three Treasure Trove Thrift and Consignment stores. This week the Annandale location celebrates 50 years of supporting the mission and services on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
“As a not-for-profit, Inova depends on the support of our community to achieve our mission,” shared Tony Burchard, President of the Inova Foundation. He continues, “The Auxiliary and their Treasure Trove stores provide vital funding to our programs and services. Recently, they partnered with Physician Transport Services to provide Inova Children’s Hospital with a critical care, pediatric and neonatal ambulance.”
The Treasure Trove shops are certainly an asset to Inova their communities. They also play a vital role in the closets of many of our region’s most fashionable women (and men). The shops have been recognized by Washingtonian, fashion bloggers and women in the know as the place to go to find gently used and vintage designer bags, clothing, jewelry, furniture and home accents.
The Annandale Treasure Trove will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a special event for invited guests and for volunteers—many of whom have worked in the store for several decades. The pediatric ambulance they helped purchase will be on site for the festivities. The anniversary will also include a sale, which will kick off on Friday, April 19, and run through the weekend.
The store is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.treasuretroveannandale.com.
Media Contact: Joanna Fazio, 703-776-4057
Inova is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving over two million people with over 1,700 licensed beds based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Inova encompasses many health services including the nationally and internationally recognized Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) on genomics, Inova Neuroscience Institute and Inova Children’s Hospital. Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. More information and statistics about Inova visit www.inova.org.
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Inova’s Dr. Lawrence Stern, Featured on WUSA9
April 1st, 2013
WUSA9‘s Anita Brikman spoke with Caitlin O’Dwyer on how important a colonscopy was in catching a cancerous polyp. Colonoscopy is one of the few medical tests that can catch cancer before it starts, so her doctor, Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD, colorectal surgeon, Inova, was able to treat her cancer early and Caitlin is now cancer free!
Regions First Lymph Node Transplant at Inova Featured on ABC7
January 31st, 2013
Alexandria resident Viola Karbo receives first regional lymph node transplant at Inova. She beat breast cancer and now hopes the transplant will end her struggle with lymphedema. She’s excited about getting back to her life! ABC7‘s Gail Huff, spoke with her surgeons Dr. Mark Venturi and Dr. Alex Mesbahi, about the groundbreaking procedure. She also caught up with Viola about her experience with lymphedema and Viola showed off scarves and quilted works she has already been able to make during her recovery.
“Doctors perform revolutionary lymph node transplant for first time in D.C. area” by Gail Huff, January 30, 2013
Inova Performs First Regional Lymph Node Transplant
January 24th, 2013
Gives new lease on life to woman with Lymphedema
FALLS CHURCH, VA –The Inova Breast Care Institute performed the first lymph node transplant in the region. This groundbreaking procedure was performed by Drs. Alex Mesbahi and Mark Venturi at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Alexandria resident Viola Karbo was the first recipient of this procedure. Karbo, a breast cancer survivor, has been struggling with lymphedema since 2011. Lymphedema is painful swelling that can occur in the arms and is most commonly caused by the removal of the lymph nodes as a part of cancer treatment.
There is a 15-20% chance of developing lymphedema after an axillary lymph node dissection as the cancerous lymph nodes in the underarm and associated lymphatic channels are removed. The result is disruption of the normal drainage of fluid causing significant arm swelling which may be both unsightly and uncomfortable.
During the seven hour transplant, Mesbahi and Venturi took Karbo’s healthy lymph nodes and transplanted them to the affected underarm. “Recent technology has given rise to this surgery where we take healthy lymphatic tissue from one part of the body and literally transplant it to where it’s missing in an effort to recreate the lymphatic channels and alleviate the lymphedema,” said Mesbahi.
Karbo expressed her gratitude in towards Inova and her physicians: “to finally get some relief, I am overjoyed. As a cancer survivor, you feel blessed, but when a result is a condition with no cure, that is hard. Dr. Mesbahi has taken a chance on me and my recovery and gave me another option, and I am so thankful.”
“This is a new surgery, but the initial outcomes of the procedure look good. The ultimate measure of success will be in a better quality of life for [Karbo], said Dr. Mesbahi.
To learn more about Viola Karbo and this groundbreaking procedure please contact Allison Kenty at 703-504-3840 or Allison.kenty@inova.org. Exclusive footage available.
About Inova
Inova is a not-for-profit health care system located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving over two million people with over 1,700 licensed beds based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Inova encompasses many health services including the nationally and internationally recognized Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) on genomics, Inova Neuroscience Institute and Inova Children’s Hospital. Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. More information and statistics about Inova is at www.inova.org.
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WUSA9 Visits One of Inova’s Additional Flu Clinics
January 14th, 2013
Upcoming Family Flu Clinics on January 19 and January 24
Inova has upcoming family flu clinics at Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus this Saturday, January 19, from 1 – 4pm and at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus on Saturday, January 26, from 9 am – noon. Visit Inova.org/flu to find location details and more information.
WUSA9 stopped by a flu clinic at Inova Fairfax Hospital to show how the flu shot is “a shot of protection” during flu season.
WUSA9 also sat down to speak with Sujata Ambardar, MD, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Inova Fairfax Hospital on why this flu season is so active and what we should do to stay healthy.
Inova Hospitals Implement Visitation Limitations for Flu Season
January 11th, 2013
Curbing Influenza exposure top priority
FALLS CHURCH, VA – Due to the outbreak of influenza (flu) throughout Northern Virginia, effective January 11, 2013, all Inova hospitals have instituted temporary changes to their visitation policy. The following measures apply until further notice. Patient care companions are exempt.
- No visitors under the age of 18
- No visitors with any symptoms of influenza-like illness
- Two blocks of visiting hours – from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Visitors will be limited to two persons
- Visitors may be issued masks or other protective clothing for use when visiting
- For *Women’s and Children’s Units additional measures may apply.
- Patient care companions are exempt
*Please note Inova Women’s Hospital’s (at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus) visitation guidelines:
- Visitors will be limited to spouses/significant others and grandparents only.
- Spouses/significant others will be exempted from limits to visiting hours
- With the exception of Labor and Delivery, grandparent visitation hours: 11am-1pm and 6pm-8pm.
- All visitors may be screened for flu-like symptoms.
- High Risk Perinatal unit- additional measures will apply based on a case by case approval by physician.
“These temporary measures will help protect against influenza infection of the most vulnerable among us, including inpatients with compromised immune systems as well as our caregivers,” observed Dr. Loring Flint, Inova’s Chief Medical Officer. “We appreciate everyone’s consideration and cooperation as, together, we work to assure the health and safety of our community during this challenging flu season.”
For more information on Inova flu vaccination clinics, please visit “Inova Schedules Additional Flu Vaccination Clinics”
Inova is a not-for-profit healthcare system located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving over two million people with over 1,700 licensed beds based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Inova encompasses many health services including the nationally and internationally recognized Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) on genomics, Inova Neuroscience Institute and Inova Children’s Hospital. Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. More information and statistics about Inova is at www.inova.org.
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