U.S. News Ranks Inova Children’s Hospital among the Best in the Nation in Neonatology
June 13th, 2013
Only hospital in the region to be nationally ranked in both women’s and children’s care
FALLS CHURCH, VA (June 11, 2013) – Today, U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, citing Inova Children’s Hospital as 35th in the nation in Neonatology. This year’s Best Children’s Hospitals, the seventh annual edition, showcases a mere 87 of the nation’s hospitals that excel in treating the most critically ill children and infants and were ranked in at least one of the 10 specialties that U.S. News analyzes.
“We are extremely proud at Inova Children’s Hospital to have been ranked among the best in the nation,” noted David Ascher, MD, Chairman of Inova Children’s Hospital. “I’d like to congratulate the physicians and staff of our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and thank them for the exceptional care that they provide the National Capital Region’s critically ill and premature infants.”
The Level IV NICU at Inova Children’s Hospital provides care for babies born at Inova Women’s Hospital, as well as the premature and sick infants who need the highest level of neonatal care from throughout the region. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, which is home to both Inova Children’s Hospital and Inova Women’s Hospital, is the only medical center in the Washington Region with national U.S. News rankings in both children’s (35th nationally in Neonatology) and women’s (23rd nationally in Gynecology) care. Additionally, the hospital was named the region’s top hospital in the most recent U.S. News adult hospital rankings.
The hospital’s reputation among doctors was only a small part of what U.S. News factored into its pediatric rankings. Three-quarters of each hospital’s score was determined through an analysis of patient outcomes and data on the structural resources each hospital has for pediatric care. To gather data, U.S. News used two surveys: a clinical questionnaire sent to 179 pediatric hospitals and, for the reputational assessment, a survey of 150 pediatric specialists and subspecialists in each specialty. The 1,500 physicians were asked where they would send the sickest children in their specialty, setting aside location and expense.
The complete rankings and methodology are available at http://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals.
Media Contact: Joanna Fazio, 703-776-4057
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is a multi-platform publisher of news and analysis, which includes the digital-only U.S. News Weekly magazine, www.usnews.com and www.rankingsandreviews.com. Focusing on Health, Personal Finance, Education, Travel, Cars and Public Service/Opinion, U.S. News has earned a reputation as the leading provider of service news and information that improves the quality of life of its readers. U.S. News & World Report’s signature franchise includes its News You Can Use® brand of journalism and its “Best” series of consumer guides that include rankings of colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, mutual funds, health plans, and more.
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 across based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center for critical patients 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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Pamela Maroulis Named Executive Director of Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation
June 11th, 2013
Leesburg, VA – Pamela Maroulis has been named Executive Director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Foundation. As Executive Director she is responsible for all fundraising activities to benefit both capital and program improvements at Inova Loudoun Hospital and manages the Foundation Board that serves as a link to the community.
Maroulis has served as interim executive director since 2012. She joined Inova in 2004 as Director of Development. Prior to joining to Inova, Maroulis spent ten years in educational fundraising with positions at Augusta Preparatory Day School, Baylor School, Georgetown University, and Foxcroft School.
Maroulis is a certified fundraising executive; she earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee and a Master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University. She also holds a certificate of nonprofit management from George Mason University.
As an active member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy, she chaired the Mid-Atlantic region’s Annual Fund for several years and the Mid-Atlantic regional conference.
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.
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 across based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center for critical patients 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.
John Deeken, MD, Named Inova’s Associate Director of Clinical Research & Medical Oncology
June 10th, 2013
FALLS CHURCH, VA – John Deeken, MD, will be joining the Inova Comprehensive Cancer & Research Institute (ICCRI ) as the Associate Director of Clinical Research & Medical Oncology. In this role, Dr. Deeken will work with John E. Niederhuber, MD, CEO and Director of the ICCRI and Inova administration to build a strong program in medical oncology and organ site specific multispecialty cancer clinical programs. Dr. Deeken will have responsibility for leading medical oncology as a service line across the Inova Health System. 
“With Dr. Deeken’s leadership, we will bring cancer care at Inova to the next level,” says Susan Carroll, Vice President of Oncology Service Line at Inova, “His clinical experience coupled with his stellar bedside manner will benefit our patients and the future of cancer care at Inova tremendously.”
Dr. Deeken brings to the ICCRI a strong background in Pharmacogenomics and in early phase clinical trials research. He will serve as Associate Director for Clinical Research for the ICCRI and will work with ICCRI leadership to develop and manage the cancer center clinical trial infrastructure, co-direct the contracting and regulatory approval process for clinical trials research and develop outside collaborations for early phase trials. Dr. Deeken has also been named a Fellow of the Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) where he will help bring genomic-based personalized therapy into the clinic for cancer patients.
“Dr. Deeken is just the person I was searching for,” said John E. Niederhuber, MD, CEO & Director of the Inova Comprehensive Cancer and Research Institute and CEO of the Inova Translational Medicine Institute. “John has a depth of experience in early phase clinical research and shares my strong belief that in the near future we will study each patient genomically to be confident we are giving the right drug at the right dose to treat our cancer patients.”
Dr. Deeken joins Inova from the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center where he served as the Director of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Clinic and led an active research laboratory. He completed his medical degree at the Georgetown University Medical School and residency in Internal Medicine at Georgetown University Hospital. He completed his training in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute, studying pharmacogenetics and cancer drug resistance under the mentorship of Dr. Susan Bates.
Media Contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840
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 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 is at www.inova.org.
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Inova Cancer Center – Alexandria Receives National Outstanding Achievement Award
June 7th, 2013
Inova Cancer Center – Alexandria Receives National Outstanding Achievement Award from American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer
ALEXANDRIA VA – The Inova Joseph Viar Jr. and Bonnie Christ Cancer Center – Alexandria was recently presented with the 2012 Outstanding Achievement Award by the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC). Inova Alexandria Hospital is one of a select group of only 79 U.S. health care facilities with accredited cancer programs to receive this national honor for surveys performed last year. The award acknowledges cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients.
The purpose of the award is to raise awareness on the importance of providing quality cancer care at healthcare institutions throughout the U.S. In addition, it is intended to:
- Motivate other cancer programs to work toward improving their level of care.
- Facilitate dialogue between award recipients and healthcare professionals at other cancer facilities for the purpose of sharing best practices.
- Encourage honorees to serve as quality-care resources to other cancer programs.
- Educate cancer patients on available quality-care options.
“We’re committed to providing the best, most comprehensive care for our patients,” said Matthew Poggi, MD, medical director, “This designation lets our patients know that they are receiving first-class care from a facility that has achieved a superior level of expertise and that has a dedicated team of nurses and physicians.”
The Center was evaluated on 29 program standards categorized within one of four cancer program activity areas: cancer committee leadership, cancer data management, clinical services and quality improvement. Our program was further evaluated on eight commendation standards. To be eligible, all award recipients must have received commendation ratings in seven commendation standards, in addition to receiving a compliance rating for each of the 29 other standards.
Media Contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840
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 across based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center for critical patients 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.
About the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer/accreditation program.
Established in 1922 by the ACS, the CoC is a consortium of professional organizations dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education and the monitoring of comprehensive quality care. The CoC provides the public with information on the resources, services and cancer treatment experi-ence for each CoC-accredited cancer program. The CoC’s accreditation program encourages hospitals, treatment centers, and other facilities to improve their quality of patient care through various cancer-related programs. For more information on the CoC, visit: www.facs.org/cancer/index.html
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Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Palliative Care from the Joint Commission
May 30th, 2013
FAIRFAX, VA (May 30, 2013) – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Palliative Care Program by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety in palliative care. The certification award recognizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state-of-the- art standards.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital underwent a rigorous on-site review in May 2013. The Joint Commission review evaluated the hospital for compliance with The Joint Commission’s palliative care-specific standards, clinical practice guidelines and performance measures. The Advanced Certification for Palliative Care standards focus on patient and family-centered care in order to optimize the quality of life for patients with serious illness.
“In achieving Joint Commission advanced certification, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for patients with serious illness,” says Michele Sacco, M.S., executive director, Advanced Certification for Palliative Care, The Joint Commission. “Certification is a voluntary process and I commend Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.”
“With Joint Commission advanced certification, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. Joint Commission certification provides us a framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” said John Fitzgerald, Chief Executive Officer of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. “Achieving Joint Commission advanced certification for palliative care is a major step toward maintaining excellence and continually improving the care we provide.”
Launched in 2011, The Joint Commission’s palliative care certification standards are built on The National Consensus Project’s Clinical Practice Guidelines for Quality Palliative Care and the National Quality Forum’s National Framework and Preferred Practices for Palliative and Hospice Quality Care. Palliative care addresses a patient’s, physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs and facilitates patient autonomy, access to information and choice.
To learn more about Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s Palliative Care Program, call 703-391-4841 or visit www.inova.org/ifoh.
Media Contact: Amy Richards, 703-391-3390
About The Joint Commission
Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States, including more than 10,600 hospitals and home care organizations, and more than 6,600 other health care organizations that provide long term care, behavioral health care, laboratory and ambulatory care services. The Joint Commission also certifies more than 2,400 disease-specific care programs such as stroke, heart failure, joint replacement and stroke rehabilitation, and 400 health care staffing services. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
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 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 about Inova is at www.inova.org.
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Media Advisory: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital future Cancer Center Beam Signing Ceremony
May 30th, 2013
What:
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is building a state-of-the-art, comprehensive cancer center (opening early 2014) to advance our existing cancer services and support the community’s growing needs by bringing radiation oncology therapy to the Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus.
Please join your fellow neighbors, donors, and other distinguished guests for this exclusive opportunity to sign the last steel beam and witness its raising. Cancer survivor stories will be shared.
When: Monday, June 3 at 10:00 am. Rain or shine.
Where: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, 3600 Joseph Siewick Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033
Construction site and tented reception adjacent to main hospital entrance.
Media Contact: Amy Richards, 703-391-3390
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 across based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center for critical patients 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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Survivors Offering Support
May 30th, 2013
Inova offers free support for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Falls Church VA – Inova is proud to offer a new support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Survivors offering Support (SOS) brings together those newly diagnosed with trained volunteer mentors. These mentors, all breast cancer survivors themselves, provide knowledge, support, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on.
“Volunteers are trained mentors who provide an invaluable ‘buddy support system’ and help make the breast cancer journey less confusing and solitary,” says Pam Crum, program coordinator at Inova, “We try to match patients with mentors who had a similar diagnosis and experiences making the support personalized.”
Inova has mentors ready to meet with newly diagnosed patients – regardless if they receive treatment at Inova. SOS is part of Inova Life with Cancer, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing education, information and support.
To learn more about the program, please contact Pamela Crum, Coordinator, Survivors Offering Support at 703.698.2532 or pamela.crum@inova.org
Media contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840
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 across based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center for critical patients 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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Sugarland Elementary School Students’ Artwork Displayed at Inova Loudoun Hospital
May 28th, 2013
***MEDIA ADVISORY***
WHAT:
Sugarland Art Exhibition and Reception
For over fifteen years, Inova Loudoun Hospital has partnered with Loudoun County Public Schools to provide an opportunity for art students, of all ages, to showcase their talents. Students, parents, school staff and Inova Loudoun Hospital administrative staff are invited to a ceremony and reception to kick off each exhibit. Students’ pieces are hanging on the walls in patient care areas and are enjoyed by patients, visitors and staff. Sugarland’s artwork will be on display from through October 15.
WHEN:
Sugarland Reception
Monday, June 3
6:30 p.m. Ceremony begins
WHERE:
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Conference Room A/B
44045 Riverside Parkway
Leesburg
Directions: From Rt. 7, take Lansdowne Blvd. north. Turn right onto Riverside Pkwy. Turn right into main hospital entrance. Enter main hospital entrance and proceed all the way down the hall (towards the cafeteria), look for Conference Room A/B sign on the left.
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. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InovaLoudounHospital.
AARP The Magazine April/May 2013 Issue Lists
May 20th, 2013
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital as Innovator in Safety
FAIRFAX, VA – To call attention to hospital safety in the United States, AARP The Magazine teamed up with the nonprofit organization The Leapfrog Group to highlight the innovative steps some hospitals are taking to protect the health of their patients and to publish a list of America’s Safest Hospitals. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is featured on this list as one of the nation’s “safety superstars.” Inova Loudoun Hospital also made the list which included a total of 66 hospitals in the nation with only 5 of those from Virginia.
The April/May 2013 issue, in-homes and online, showcases these “safety superstars.” From creating patient alerts to implementing electronic medical recordkeeping, AARP The Magazine article, “Lessons From America’s Safest Hospitals,” reveals what these groundbreaking hospitals are doing to prevent mistakes and how patients can properly arm themselves against preventable errors.
“Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is honored to be listed as one of the nation’s Safest Hospitals. While we appreciate the recognition, our focus remains on daily, relentless efforts to improve our safety and reduce errors,” said Dr. G. Michael Lynch, Chief Medical Officer, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. “Providing safe and reliable care to every patient we serve is our number one priority.”
Media Contact: Amy Richards at 703-391-3390 or visit www.inova.org/ifoh.
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.
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 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 about Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is at www.inova.org/ifoh.
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Free Vein Screening
May 17th, 2013
Alexandria VA – Do you have enlarged veins readily seen under the skin of the leg? Have brownish-gray discoloration on the lower leg? Itching around a vein? Do you suffer from burning, throbbing, cramping or swelling in the leg? You may suffer from venous insufficiency which causes varicose veins – a condition that is more than just a cosmetic problem.
If you think you have varicose veins or are suffering from the symptoms mentioned above, we encourage you to attend our free screening event where you will receive an ultrasound exam, a visual vein evaluation, and meeting with an interventional radiologist. During the evaluation, your individual condition will be assessed and treatment recommendations will be discussed. You will be given the opportunity to schedule a follow-up consultation.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
4:30p.m. – 7:30p.m.
4660 Kenmore Avenue, Suite 525
Alexandria, VA 22304
Appointments are required, register at www.inova.org/events or call 1-855-My-Inova (1-855-694-6682).
Media Contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840
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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