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Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic opens in Falls Church
Fairfax, VA — Inova today celebrated the grand opening of its first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic located at 6400 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) primary care practice, this new pediatric sick clinic prioritizes access for children whose medical home is the Falls Church ICCC…
Read More100 students visit Inova Fairfax Hospital for “Dream B!G” career day
Inova was pleased to welcome 100 local students for a day of learning about healthcare careers on December 13. The visit was organized under the auspices of Inova’s Dream B!G Program, which aims to introduce students to career possibilities in healthcare and is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce. The…
Read MoreInova in critical need of type O- blood donors
Falls Church, VA –– The need for blood donors, especially those with O-negative blood, has reached an all-time high. All blood types are needed, but Type O- is the most urgent need at this time and will help the most patients. Currently, we have less than a one-day supply of Type O- blood. Type O…
Read MoreInova’s Orthopedic Research Team recognized for work in severe extremity trauma
The work of Inova’s Orthopedic Research Team received important recognition from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2023. METRC, including Inova Fairfax, wins the 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier award This year’s Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was given to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) which includes Inova Fairfax’s…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital receives Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
Recognized with four “Exemplars” for Top Performance Falls Church, VA –– Inova Alexandria Hospital is proud to announce it has been designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence. Inova is the first and only health system in the…
Read MoreLa intervención virtual mejora los hábitos alimentarios saludables de los niños
Lasubvención iTHRIV se enfoca en la obesidad de los jóvenes latinos Fairfax, VA — Las tasas de obesidad son significativamente más elevadas entre los jóvenes latinos de Estados Unidos, lo cual los expone a un riesgo desproporcionalmente mayor de padecer enfermedades relacionadas con la obesidad, tales como presión arterial alta, dislipidemia y atrofia de la…
Read MoreVirtual intervention improves children’s healthy eating habits
iTHRIV grant focuses on Latino youth obesity Fairfax, VA —Obesity rates are significantly higher among Latino youth in the United States, disproportionately putting these children at an increased risk for obesity-related diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and impaired glucose tolerance. To address this persistent health disparity, Inova conducted a research study to measure the effectiveness…
Read MoreAll five Inova hospitals earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety Fairfax, VA, November 6, 2023 – All five Inova hospitals earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to…
Read MoreInova is first hospital in VA-DC-MD to offer new targeted therapy for brain tumors
GammaTile Therapy is shown to slow brain tumor progression, designed to improve patient and caregiver quality of life Oct. 16. 2023, Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital is the first and only hospital in the Washington, DC region – including Virginia and Maryland – to offer GammaTile® Therapy, a…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Families and Inova Juniper Program open in Mt. Vernon
Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares Clinic for Families (ICCF) located at 8101 Hinson Farm Road, in the Mt. Vernon region of Alexandria today. ICCF has had significant growth over the last decade, providing primary healthcare for families who are un- or underinsured across its seven community…
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