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U.S. News & World Report Names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Among Best Children’s Hospitals for 2026-2027
Inova ranks #32 in the country for Neonatology Fairfax, Virginia – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2026-2027 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #32 for Neonatology in the nation. The rankings assist parents, in consultation with their children’s doctors, in finding exceptional pediatric care – whether…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital to host Teddy Bear Clinic for children
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital is excited to announce its upcoming Teddy Bear Clinic, a special community event designed to familiarize children with the hospital environment in a fun and engaging way. The event will take place on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the North Entrance hallway near the…
Read MoreBaby with Hirschsprung thrives after expert pediatric surgical care at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
After a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, Lauren welcomed her second child, a baby boy named Jack, in June 2023 at Inova Loudoun Hospital. All seemed fine, but after two days had elapsed without little Jack passing any stool, the neonatology team at Inova Loudoun Hospital transferred Jack to Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, home to Northern…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital among top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Neonatology
Fairfax, VA – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized among the top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the country for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or…
Read MoreCardiac surgery at Inova Children’s makes a difference for infant with trisomy 13
Although not every medical problem has a cure, in some cases, a treatment can have a profound impact on a child’s quality of life. That was the case for baby Elisha, who was born in September 2024 with trisomy 13. Trisomy 13 is a rare genetic syndrome that typically causes severe intellectual disability and a…
Read MoreInova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Ranks in Top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report
Fairfax, VA – Oct. 8, 2024 – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized as a 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report, ranking #39 in the nation for Neonatology. The hospital was also ranked #3 in Virginia and #17 in the Mid-Atlantic region. Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital is home…
Read MoreInova Children’s unveils new logo; reinforces commitment to pediatric care
Fairfax, VA, June 25, 2024 – Today, Inova Children’s unveiled a vibrant new logo, signaling Inova Health’s ongoing investment and commitment to pediatric care. Inova remains committed to providing world-class, expert care close to home and expanding services to meet the growing needs of the community. The redesigned logo draws inspiration from Inova’s new parent…
Read MoreVirtual intervention improves children’s healthy eating habits
iTHRIV grant focuses on Latino youth obesity Fairfax, VA —Obesity rates are significantly higher among Latino youth in the United States, disproportionately putting these children at an increased risk for obesity-related diseases such as hypertension, dyslipidemia and impaired glucose tolerance. To address this persistent health disparity, Inova conducted a research study to measure the effectiveness…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Children opens in Manassas
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia supports with child-friendly accommodations Fairfax, VA — Inova today celebrated the addition of an Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) in Manassas, Virginia, to its existing Inova Cares Clinic for Families, offering both family and comprehensive pediatric services for children on Medicaid or without insurance in Prince William County. “Regular…
Read MoreInova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital Achieves ChildKind Certification
Designation Recognizes Hospital’s Strong Commitment to Pediatric Pain Prevention and Management Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital recently achieved certification from ChildKind International, a global organization dedicated to improving the quality of pediatric pain care around the world. The designation recognizes healthcare facilities that have implemented standardized, institution-wide, collaborative approaches to the prevention and treatment of…
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