Archive for May 2009
Research Finds New Options For Women with Stage IV Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Brings Physicians Closer to Developing Customized Cancer Treatments Falls Church, VA – (May 29, 2009) — Researchers at Inova Fairfax Hospital led a study that gives Stage IV breast cancer patients new treatment options. This breakthrough brings physicians one step closer to developing customized and targeted cancer treatments for their patients. The results of the…
Read MoreLife With Cancer Receives Grant to Encourage Cancer Outreach Nationwide
$50,000 Grant Will Increase Access for Cancer Patients, Families L-R: Gordon Hay, Director, Life with Cancer; Joanne Royaltey, Development Director, Life with Cancer; John Fay, Vice President, Inova Health System Foundation; Rick Dunetz, Side-Out Foundation; Gloria Dunetz, Side-Out Foundation; and Bryant Dunetz, Side-Out Foundation. Falls Church, VA – (May 28, 2009) — Inova Health System’s Life…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Dedicated to Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Proceeds Will Benefit Women’s Imaging Center Alexandria, VA – (May 27, 2009) — Time to tee off in the 11th annual Bender Group Golf Tournament! Proceeds from the golf outing will help provide state-of-the-art breast biopsy equipment for the Women’s Imaging Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. This year’s charity and golf tournament, scheduled for Monday,…
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized by Practice Greenhealth for ‘Going Green’
All Five Inova Hospitals Win Awards at Global Conference Falls Church, VA – (May 22, 2009) — Inova Health System was recognized this week for its environmental improvement efforts at CleanMed 2009, a global conference held in Chicago for healthcare’s environmental leaders. Inova Fairfax Hospital was named a winner of Practice Greenhealth’s “Partner for Change” award…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children’s Cardiovascular Program Reports Stellar Outcomes
Overall Mortality Rate at 1 Percent, Well Below National Average Falls Church, VA – (May 20, 2009) — Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children is pleased to announce that in 2008 the overall mortality rate for its pediatric cardiovascular program was 1 percent – well below the national average of 2.9 percent. The national average program mortality…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Recognized by Fairfax County Leadership for Outstanding Quality Care
Top Row (L-R): Fairfax County Supervisors Catherine Hudgins (Hunter Mill), Michael Frey (Sully), John Cook (Braddock), Gerald Hyland (Mount Vernon), Penelope Gross (Mason), John Foust (Dranesville), Jeff McKay (Lee), Pat Herrity (Springfield) and Linda Smyth (Providence). Bottom Row (L-R): Buzz Smith, Chairman, Inova Health Care Services Board of Trustees; Knox Singleton, CEO, Inova Health System;…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital to Hold Annual Seniors Health Fair
Alexandria, VA – (May 18, 2009) — Do you worry about high blood pressure? Are you at risk for skin cancer? Are you concerned about having a stroke? Learn more about these and other important health issues at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s Annual Seniors Health Fair, June 3. Receive free massages and screenings, and receive current…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Initiates Enrollment for Heart Failure Clinical Trial
Study to Explore Effectiveness of Implantable ‘Net’ Device Falls Church, VA – (May 13, 2009) – Inova Fairfax Hospital is participating in a new research study for HeartNet™, a cardiac-support device that is wrapped around the heart. The PEERLESS-HF study (Prospective Evaluation of Elastic Restraint to Lessen the Effects of Heart Failure) is a phase III…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Thanks Local EMS
Hospital Will Recognize the City’s Emergency Medical Services during National EMS Week Alexandria, VA – (May 12, 2009) — Inova Alexandria Hospital will serve a special breakfast on Wednesday, May 20, to honor the outstanding contributions of the City of Alexandria Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees, who dedicate their lives to caring for the community. “The…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Among Nation’s Top 5% for Clinical Excellence
National Honor Finds Consistent Hospital-Wide Quality Care Falls Church, VA – (May 8, 2009) – Inova Alexandria Hospital has been named a recipient of the 2009 Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence™ award by HealthGrades, an independent healthcare-ratings organization. The award, based on an analysis of more than 41 million Medicare hospital discharges from 2005 to 2007,…
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