Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture
May 14th, 2013
Knee Pain? Innovative Treatment with Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Knee Pain? Innovative Treatment with Robotic Partial Knee Replacement” on Tuesday, May 21 at 6 – 7:30 p.m.
MAKOplasty® offers people with early to mid-stage osteoarthritis of the knee a less invasive treatment option than total knee replacement. It enables surgeons to precisely target only the diseased portion of the knee, without compromising the healthy bone and tissue surrounding it.
A regionally recognized leader, Inova Loudoun Hospital is ranked as a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital in six adult specialties including orthopedics, and is one of very few
hospitals in the area who have made the investment to offer this new surgical approach.
If you suffer from knee pain and are interested in learning more about the latest treatment options available, Join Dr. Nauman Akhtar, Medical Director, Joint Replacement, Inova Loudoun Hospital. The lecture will be held at the 1757 Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Road, Dulles. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Contact Ginny White at vwhite@lmgdoctors.com to register.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture
May 14th, 2013
Preventing and Treating Injuries in Student Athletes
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Preventing and Treating Injuries in Student Athletes” on Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m.
If your child plays sports, whether an organized youth or competitive athletic program, you know injuries are always a risk. In fact, high school athletes account for an estimated 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits and 30,000 hospitalizations annually. Learn about what can be done to reduce those risks and the best course of action if an injury occurs.
Join Dr. Matthew Gavin, an orthopedic surgeon, for an overview for parents, coaches and athletic trainers on how you can help prevent sports injuries in young athletes and treatment options available.
The lecture will be at Broadlands Community Center, 43004 Waxpool Road, Broadlands. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Register online at inova.org/asktheexpert or call 855-MY-INOVA (694-6682).
Media contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
AARP The Magazine Highlights America’s Safest Hospitals
May 7th, 2013
Inova Loudoun Hospital Makes List as Safety Superstar
Leesburg, VA – AARP The Magazine has teamed up with The Leapfrog Group, which rates hospitals on safety and resource use, to create a list of America’s Safest Hospitals. Inova Loudoun Hospital is featured on the list as a “safety superstars”. Inova Loudoun is one of five hospitals in Virginia and one of 66 nationwide included on the list. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital also made the list. The April/May issue, in-homes and online now, showcases these “safety superstars” in the magazine’s first ever “Health” issue. The article, “Lessons From America’s Safest Hospitals,” showcases ways hospitals are preventing errors.
Inova Loudoun Hospital was highlighted for:
- Physicians and staff focus on the quality of the care provided and making the safety of patients the highest priority.
- National leader in the prevention of falls and other safety events.
- Magnet certified for nursing care and has consistently demonstrated that attracting and retaining the best nurses directly supports the safest patient care environment
- Implementing a new, fully computerized medical record system including electronic physician order entry, automatic alerts that warn of potential drug and other procedure issues.
- In the Intensive Care Unit, specially trained intensivist physicians available 24/7 backed up by and electronic system (eICU) allowing doctors to monitor patients continuously, review chart notes, monitor prescriptions, ensuring that patients get appropriate treatments when needed.
- Restricted visiting hours during flu season to reduce patient exposure to people coming into hospital.
- Crew Resource Management (CRM) training for nurses and physicians in an effort to build effective teams. Adheres to national guidelines for the use of checklists and preventing infections and in the operating room.
“We are committed to providing safe and reliable care at Inova Loudoun Hospital,” said H. Patrick Walters, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital. “Being recognized as a Safety Superstar is evidence that our best practices are working. In an effort to be accountable to those we serve we implemented the Compact with the Community last year. ”
To learn more about the Inova’s Compact with the Community visit www.inova.org/ilh and scroll down to “Our Quality Commitment”.
The complete list of hospital safety standouts can be found online at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.
Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493
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About AARP The Magazine
With nearly 33 million readers, AARP The Magazine is the world’s largest circulation magazine and the definitive lifestyle publication for Americans 50+. AARP The Magazine delivers comprehensive content through health and fitness features, financial guidance, consumer interest information and tips, celebrity interviews, and book and movie reviews. AARP The Magazine was founded in 1958 and is published bimonthly in print and continually online. Learn more at www.aarpmagazine.org.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering Infant Massage Class
May 6th, 2013
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital will offer an Infant Massage class for infants six weeks to nine months (pre-crawling). The Infant Massage class is three-one hour classes on Tuesday, May 21, Friday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 28 from 10 – 11 a.m. at The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg.
In this class attendees will learn a massage routine and a colic/gas routine that can be used throughout a child’s life. Infant massage can help some babies sleep sounder, enhances neurological development and improves digestion. Yoga mats and massage oil will be available for use.
The cost is $50. To register call (703) 858-6360 or Tracy.Cross@inova.org. Advanced registration is required.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InovaLoudounHospital.
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Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture
April 23rd, 2013
Understanding and Treating Environmental Allergies
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host a “Understanding and Treating Environmental Allergies” on Thursday, April 25 at 6 p.m.
You do not have to suffer with environmental allergies any longer. An allergist can help you diagnose the cause of your symptoms with specific testing, and treat the allergies with environmental changes, medications and desensitization. Dr. Saba Sharif, an Allergy/Asthma/Sinus specialist, will help you understand and manage your allergies. She states, “Allergies don’t have to interfere with your day to day activities. Customized treatment can help you to identify your triggers, control symptoms and even potentially cure your allergies.”
The lecture will be at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, in Conference Rooms A and B. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Register online at inova.org/asktheexpert or call 855-MY-INOVA (694-6682).
Media contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-349
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Opening New Emergency Care Center
April 23rd, 2013
Community is Invited to an Open House on Wednesday, May 1 at 6 p.m.
Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital will celebrate the opening of the new Inova Emergency Care Center, 224A Cornwall Street NW, Leesburg, on Wednesday, May 1 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to an open house and official ribbon cutting of the new facility.
“In keeping with our promises, we are improving the access to expanded emergency healthcare for western Loudoun County residents,” commented H. Patrick Walters.
The new Emergency Care Center is state-of-the-art with:
- 19 private rooms including 14 exam rooms (with a window in most rooms), four rooms designed for mental health patients and one gynecology room
- Two bay trauma room, two bed triage area
- Facility expansion from 9,539 to 12,823 square feet
- New and expanded lab
- Enhancements to diagnostic imaging services, including an additional CT scanner
- Medication room and nourishment room
- Electronic Medical Record, EpicCare, linked to all Inova facilities
The new Emergency Care Center will start seeing patients on Thursday, May 2 at 5 a.m.
“We are planning a seamless transition from the current emergency department to the new facility. There won’t be any interruption of care for our patients,” continued Walters.
Please register for the open house at inova.org/events or by calling 1.855.MY.INOVA (694-6682).
WHAT:
Ribbon Cutting and Tours of the new Emergency Department
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 1
6:00 p.m. Official Remarks and Ribbon Cutting
6:15 – 7:30 p.m. Open House of Emergency Care Center
WHERE:
Inova Emergency Care Center-Leesburg
224A Cornwall Street NW
Leesburg, VA 20176
Directions: From business Rt. 7/Market Street, turn onto Memorial Drive. After the stop, bear left then turn
right into the parking lot. Event at main Emergency entrance – Main Building.
Can’t make it to the opening? On May 1, visit inova.org/leesburg to take a personalized virtual tour of the new facility.
Media contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-349
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Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture
April 23rd, 2013
Childbirth Weekend Preview
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host a “Childbirth Weekend Preview” on Tuesday, April 23 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Join Tracy Cross, RN, Lactation Expert at Inova Loudoun Hospital, for a preview of the Childbirth Weekend offered at the hospital. The lecture will share why the Weekend Complete course is perfect for busy couples who find it difficult to attend the traditional four weekday evening Preparation for Childbirth course. Relaxation, Lamaze breathing techniques, practice, epidurals/pain relief options and tour are included in the Weekend Complete course. Our classes are open to all.
One lecture attendee will have the opportunity to win a FREE childbirth weekend class, valued at $165.
The lecture will be at Broadlands Community Center, 43004 Waxpool Road, Broadlands. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Register online at inova.org/asktheexpert or
call 855-MY-INOVA (694-6682).
Media contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-349
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture
April 11th, 2013
Treatment Options for Incontinence
Leesburg, VA – As part of its free “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Treatment Options for Incontinence” on Wednesday, April 17 from 6 – 7 p.m.
Suffer from incontinence? Join Dr. Jennifer Young, urologist at Inova Loudoun Hospital, to learn how to achieve and maintain pelvic health; and risk factors and symptoms of pelvic floor disorder, including incontinence and robotic advancements in treatment options. Participants will have the opportunity to see the da Vinci Si surgical system.
The lecture will be at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, in Conference Rooms A and B. Participation is free, but registration is requested. Register online at inova.org/asktheexpert or call 855-MY-INOVA (694-6682).
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering New Infant Massage Class
April 4th, 2013
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital will offer a new Infant Massage class for infants six weeks to nine months (pre-crawling). The Infant Massage class is three-one hour classes on Tuesday, April 9, Friday, April 12 and Tuesday, April 16 from 10 – 11 a.m. at The Birthing Inn at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg.
In this class attendees will learn a massage routine and a colic/gas routine that can be used throughout a child’s life. Infant massage can help some babies sleep sounder, enhances neurological development and improves digestion. Yoga mats and massage oil will be available for use.
The cost is $50. To register call (703) 858-6360 or Tracy.Cross@inova.org. Advanced registration is required.
Media Contact: Renee Brohard, 540-454-3493, renee@brohard.com
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InovaLoudounHospital.
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Inova Loudoun Hospital Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group
April 1st, 2013
Next Meeting April 10 at 11 a.m. with Focus on Exercise
Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital hosts a free Stoke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group. The purpose of the support group is to provide a supportive and encouraging environment as a part of the stroke recovery process for those who are affected by stroke and their caregivers. The group will meet the second Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. – noon at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg in the second floor Patient Education Room. The next Stroke Survivors and Caregivers Support Group will be on Wednesday, April 10. At the April meeting the focus will be on exercise after a stroke.
Stroke is a “brain attack” cutting off vital oxygen and blood to parts of the brain that control everything we do. Every year, stroke affects nearly 800,000 people in the US. The survivors of stroke forever experience changes that can affect speaking, walking, memory, and thinking. The recovery process after a stroke is life long. Socializing in a supportive and encouraging environment is an important part of stroke recovery. Support groups allow stroke survivors and caregivers to interact with others who understand the life changes that occur after stroke.
Participation is free and registration isn’t required. For further information, please contact Robyn Thomson at 703-858-6667 or robyn.thomson@inova.org.
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
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