Archive for July 2012
White House Highlights Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s Success in Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs
Senior Administration Officials, Leading Hospital Administrators and Policy Experts Gather to Discuss the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Greening Hospitals Fairfax, Virginia – (July 27, 2012) — The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will today facilitate discussions among leaders in health care and policy to highlight the Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s…
Read MoreWhite House Event to Address Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s Progress on Reducing Cost and Improving Environmental Sustainability in Hospitals
Contact: Susan Miller, 703-283-5144 What: – (July 23, 2012) The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will host top Administration officials, hospital administrators and policy experts for a discussion, “Greening America’s Hospitals,” highlighting the Healthier Hospitals Initiative’s (HHI) role in improving hospitals’ operations and business models by adopting sustainability initiatives. …
Read MoreInova Neuroscience and Spine Institute’s Internship in Neuroscience Helps Undergraduate Neuroscience Students Pick A Career Focus For Further Study Between Research and Medicine
A new neuroscience internship from Mason and Inova Fairfax Hospital this spring helped Elizabeth Benkert decide whether to pursue research or become a physician.
Read MoreInova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Receives National Award for Achievements in Quality Care
Award honors best practices in skilled nursing and post-acute care facilities (Leesburg, VA) – (July 19, 2012) – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) are pleased to announce the selection of Inova Loudoun Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as a 2012 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality for…
Read MoreU.S. News Ranks Inova Fairfax Hospital # 1 in the Washington, DC Metro Area
All Inova Hospitals Rank in top 20 FALLS CHURCH, VA – (July 18, 2012) – U.S. News & World Report today released its annual Best Hospitals rankings, citing Inova Fairfax Hospital as the top Washington, DC Metro hospital. All of Inova Health System’s five hospitals advanced to the top 20 with 4 in the top…
Read MoreChristine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Named a Top Female CEO by SmartCEO Magazine
Alexandria, VA – (July 17, 2012) – Washington SmartCEO magazine recognizes this year’s Brava winners at the 2012 Brava! Awards to take place on July 24 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. Among these winners is CEO of Inova Alexandria Hospital, Christine Candio. The Brava! Women Business Achievement Awards celebrates women business leaders…
Read MoreRonald Childs, MD Recognized as a Spine Surgeon Leader
Inova Spine Institute’s Ronald Childs, MD, was recognized by Becker’s Spine Review as a spine surgeon leader for a non-profit hospital – (July 11, 2012). We’re proud to have Dr. Childs, MD as the Medical Director Inova Spine Institute here at Inova Fairfax Hospital. His committed to helping people recover from from back pain, so…
Read MoreLOUDOUN SOCCER PARTNERS WITH INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL
Leesburg, VA – (July 10, 2012) — Loudoun Soccer is proud to announce a health and wellness partnership with Inova Loudoun Hospital. As part of the partnership, Inova Loudoun Hospital will help to train coaches on a variety of health related subjects including concussion awareness. Inova Loudoun Hospital has also provided team first aid kits…
Read MoreJames Ecklund, MD: A Neurosurgeon’s “Can-Do” Attitude
An interview with traumatic brain injury expert James Ecklund, MD by Michelle Rabell – (July 9, 2012) When congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot in 2011, Inova’s neurosurgeon James Ecklund was one of the two military-trained brain injury experts called to Arizona to consult on the case within 24 hours of the injury. We spoke with…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Launches $10 Million Legacy of Life Campaign for bequest and estate giving
Local resident kicks-off campaign with $1.25 Million donation to hospital’s cancer center Alexandria, VA – (July 6, 2012) – Joseph Viar, Alexandria resident and long-time supporter of Inova Alexandria Hospital, announced he will be donating $1.25 million through his estate to the hospital’s cancer center. The center will be named in his honor as the…
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