U.S. Army Reserve, Inova Health System Launch Partnership

Trained Army Reserve Soldiers to be Offered Job Opportunities at Inova

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – (April 21, 2008) – The U.S. Army Reserve and Inova Health System today announced the launch of a unique public-private partnership that will allow both organizations to recruit, train and employ young people interested in both serving the Nation and pursuing the health care profession.

The agreement provides new Army Reserve Soldiers opportunities for employment at Inova Health System facilities once they successfully complete military occupational training in areas of critical clinical support. At present, these include radiology, respiratory therapy and surgical occupations. The Army Reserve and Inova will together recruit, train, credential, license and certify qualified Soldier candidates who are entering the health care field.

“I’m honored that Inova Health System has stepped forward to join the Army Reserve as the first employer partner to create new employment opportunities in the health care arena,” said Lt. Gen. Jack C. Stultz, Chief, Army Reserve and Commanding General, Army Reserve Command.  “Business partnerships with respected organizations like Inova underscore the support America’s employers continue to give the Army Reserve.”

“Inova Health System reaffirms our strong support for members of the Army Reserve and their families, and recognizes their tremendous contribution to our communities both as Soldiers and citizens,” said Inova Health System President and CEO Knox Singleton.

The Employer Partnership Initiative seeks to formalize the relationship between the Army Reserve and the private sector. It establishes a process whereby employers and the Army Reserve may secure and share the talents of trained professionals. Partners such as Inova will benefit from the employment of men and women with Army values, experience and proven leadership skills.

ABOUT THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
The Army Reserve is a community-based federally directed force of highly-skilled, patriotic men and woman that provides our nation with trained units and qualified Soldiers during peacetime, contingencies and war.  These Soldier Citizens are the backbone of the U.S. Army, providing critical support in combat, peacekeeping, nation-building and civil affairs. Army Reserve Soldiers have proudly played a vital role in every American military and humanitarian mission of the past 100 years. Today 195,000 trained Army Reserve Soldiers in units across the country stand ready to serve the nation when called upon by the President. For additional information please visit www.armyreserve.army.mil.

Note to Editors: For more information, please contact Ms. Evelyn Jutte, U.S. Army Reserve, at 703-601-0613, or evelyn.jutte@ocar.army.pentagon.mil, and Che Parker, Inova Health System, at 703-321-2559or che.parker@inova.org

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. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses. For additional information visit www.inova.org.