Media Alert: Online Employment Scam
Inova Health System has been made aware of a malicious employment scam being carried out via online job forums such as LinkedIn and Indeed, where individuals are being targeted and presented with false offers and requests for personal information from an entity posing as an Inova recruiter. We are in the process of working with…
Read MoreA Robotic Assist for Therapy Patients
New device helps patients reach their goals Continuing an ongoing commitment to offering the latest physical and occupational therapy for patients, the Inova Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital added the Aretech ZeroG Gait and Balance System, a robotic, ceiling-mounted body-weight support system that can be used for walking, balance activities, stair training…
Read MoreCrisis Averted as Pregnant Mom with Rare Heart Condition Safely Delivers Her Baby
Jihye was 33 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension and heart failure due to a previously undiagnosed hole in her heart. As she developed worsening shortness of breath and respiratory failure, she was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support her heart and lung function due to the high risk…
Read MoreDrugs blocking tumor proteins offer hope for cancer outcomes
This blog post is by Timothy Cannon, MD. Dr. Cannon and other members of the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute will be blogging on current topics in cancer, research and other developments of note. A personal story always adds to the drama of a clinical trial. In this week’s issue of The Journal of…
Read MorePowered by Connections Older Adults Resource Fair
Inova celebrates Older Americans Month Fairfax, VA, May 13, 2024 — Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our community’s older adults. As part of Inova’s recognition of Older Adults Month, a free resource fair is being held at the Inova…
Read MoreInova partners with transplant patients to improve patient care experience
In 2020, the transplant team at Inova established a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to enhance healthcare delivery for transplant patients and improve their overall experience. The PFAC serves as a platform for patients and caregivers to share valuable feedback and insights with the transplant team on better meeting patient needs during the various…
Read MoreInova hospitals earn top hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Inova Loudoun Hospital scores an ‘A’ for 25 consecutive grading periods Fairfax, VA, May 1, 2024 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns…
Read MoreInova introduces a groundbreaking procedure to control resistant high blood pressure
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50% of adults in America suffer from high blood pressure. Uncontrolled, this condition can lead to severe health complications such as heart disease, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and dementia. On April 25, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular unveiled a revolutionary, minimally invasive procedure…
Read MoreGiving the gift of life: Demystifying the process of becoming a living kidney donor
Heather Perez Saiz, MA, LCSW, CCTSW, is the Independent Living Donor Advocate at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Kirsten Curtis is the Transplant Coordinator at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Currently there are almost 90,000 people on the kidney transplant list in the United States and the need is greater than ever. In 2023, there were approximately…
Read MoreInova Schar Heart and Vascular receives $1.4 million pediatric heart transplant research grant
Fairfax, VA — A research team at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular recently received nearly $1.4 million to develop a new blood test that doctors can use to optimize the immunosuppression medications needed after pediatric heart transplant. The team will be led by Palak Shah, MD, MS, Director of the Inova Cardiovascular Genomics Center and…
Read More7 ways to lower blood pressure naturally
Jason Bonomo, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. Dr. Bonomo is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine and has a PhD in molecular medicine and translational science. He practices at the Inova Cardiology – Fairfax and Ballston offices and cares for patients at Inova Fairfax and Inova Fair…
Read MoreInova plays a key role in trial of innovative treatment for tricuspid valve regurgitation that is now approved by the FDA
Update as of April 24, 2024: Inova’s structural heart team has now completed the first case in the Washington, DC region since the FDA approved a new device to treat tricuspid regurgitation (TR). Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s Structural Heart/Valve Disease Program was among the top enrollers in the TRILUMINATE™ Pivotal Trial demonstrating the safety…
Read MoreInova receives $20 million gift from the Peterson Family to support critical needs
Fairfax, VA, April 16, 2024 – Inova today announced a transformational gift of $20 million from the Peterson Family, longtime Inova supporters. This donation will provide funding for two critical needs, with $15 million going to Inova Life with Cancer, and $5 million to support the expansion of the Inova Fairfax Emergency Room. “We are…
Read MoreMindful, intuitive eating for health: ditching the diet and feeding the soul
Lauren Trahan, MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian. She serves patients in Inova Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Losing weight can lower your blood pressure, reduce your cholesterol levels and decrease your chances of developing diabetes – all of which are risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The easiest way to lose weight and keep…
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