Inova Alexandria Hospital Named ‘Partner in Education’ By Alexandria City Public Schools

Award Highlights Strong Collaboration to Improve Students’ Well-Being

Alexandria, VA – (July 28, 2010) – Inova Alexandria Hospital has been named a “Partner in Education” by Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) for introducing iPATH, a program developed to encourage healthy eating and exercise among students.

“Community involvement has always been part of our commitment to those we serve and we are pleased to be recognized for these efforts to improve the lives of students at an early age,” said Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “Our partnership with the ACPS provides a unique opportunity to make a difference in the health of students and their families through Inova’s iPATH program.”

iPATH (Inova Partnering Actively Toward Health), is a 10-week after-school program for student leaders that occurs in the Fall and Spring. iPATH encourages healthy lifestyles in school systems in the City of Alexandria, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.

Partner in Education Award recipients are recognized for bringing innovative and meaningful activities to students that significantly impact their learning and development. Inova Alexandria Hospital earned the District Partner in Education award for working with students and administrators across the school system to implement the iPATH program.

Inova Health System is 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. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.