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 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…
Read More6 tips for a healthy gut
Ivan Harnden, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist. He serves as the System Chief of Gastroenterology at Inova. Dr. Harnden focuses on a collaborative approach and strategic vision aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and delivering outstanding GI care to the community served by Inova. Keep your gut healthy We’ve all dealt with gut issues at one…
Read MoreDebunking gynecology visit myths
Shawn Davis-Wilensky, MD is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist. She practices at Inova Saville Screening and Prevention Center. There are many myths that exist about women’s health. In order to make informed decisions about your care, it is important to be educated with the facts. Here are some myths debunked. Myth #1: The pill can increase cancer…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer named top recruiter to innovative ER+ HER2- breast cancer clinical trial
Inova Schar Cancer is one of the top recruiting locations for the EMBER-4 clinical trial, a global study to evaluate a new treatment for ER+ HER2- breast cancer survivors EMBER-4 is a Phase 3 clinical trial comparing a new drug therapy, imlunestrant, to the standard drug therapy to treat women with ER+ HER2- breast cancer.…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: April 2024
Leesburg, VA, April 1, 2024 — Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of April. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth. Tuesday, April 2, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose…
Read MoreInova partners with ChartSpan to elevate chronic care management for patients
Fairfax, VA – March 26, 2024 – Inova Health System and ChartSpan, a leading provider of Chronic Care Management (CCM) solutions, announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the delivery of chronic care management services to patients in Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This collaborative effort combines ChartSpan’s dedicated Chronic Care Management…
Read MoreInova Cares for Behavioral Health expands patient criteria
Adolescents 14 years and older now eligible Leesburg, VA — Inova Cares for Behavioral Health (ICBH) is now accepting adolescent patients 14 years and older with mild to moderate mental health challenges including stress, anxiety, grief and depression. ICBH provides mental health counseling services to adolescents and adults who are uninsured and eligible for Inova’s Financial…
Read MoreInova Announces $10 Million Planned Gift Commitment from Win Sheridan
Falls Church, VA, March 21, 2024 – Inova today announced that it has received a $10 million planned gift commitment from Win Sheridan, co-founder of APEX Systems, to be applied towards the health system’s Greatest Needs fund. This fund is disbursed at the discretion of the CEO for critical projects and initiatives. “Every gift to…
Read MoreInova Health Equity Opportunities accepting 2024 applications
Falls Church, VA — Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our under-resourced communities. Inova is now accepting Inova Health Equity Opportunities applications from local non-profit community partners for projects aligned with our Community Health Needs Assessments related to behavioral health,…
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