Applications are open for Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s new APP fellowship

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Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is launching a new advanced practice provider (APP) fellowship. The program is designed to give the APP fellow an opportunity to develop specialized clinical expertise in managing patients with advanced heart and lung disease including transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Applications for the 2026 – 2027 cycle are due May…

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Inova Health Center – Oakville earns many awards for architectural design

Subject: Inova Health, Location: Alexandria VA, Architect: ENNEAD + Ballinger

Inova Health Center – Oakville has been honored with multiple architectural awards recognizing the building’s thoughtful design and intentional focus on wellbeing, efficiency and functionality. These honors affirm Inova’s vision to create environments that keep patient care at the forefront while also creating an efficient, supportive place for our team members to thrive. “It’s an…

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Inova marks major milestone in Eastern Region expansion with topping out of Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield Campuses

Fairfax, VA — Inova is celebrating a major milestone this week with two “topping out” ceremonies for the new Inova Alexandria and Inova Franconia-Springfield hospital campuses. These events mark the completion of the structural framework for both state-of-the-art facilities, bringing Inova one step closer to simultaneously opening two hospital complexes that will transform healthcare access…

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A snapshot of cardiovascular health in the Hispanic population

The Hispanic population is extraordinarily diverse, with individuals whose heritage spans many countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It is the largest, and fastest growing, ethnic group in the country – and as with all Americans, cardiovascular health is a top concern. What do we know about cardiovascular risk among Hispanic populations in the…

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Inova’s severe COPD program gives patients more options

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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema, deal with persistent shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 16 million Americans have COPD, and many more probably have the disease but don’t know it. There is no cure for…

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Inova introduces minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement to the region

Inova’s Structural Heart and Valve Disease Program is among the region’s first to offer transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). This exciting milestone expands the range of minimally invasive cardiac procedures available at Inova to now include not only tricuspid valve repair but also replacement of the valve. “This is the first replacement technology alternative to…

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Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: April 2026

Leesburg, VA — 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.  Wednesday, April 1, 10 a.m. – noonLeesburg Senior Center102 North St. Northwest,…

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Innovations in joint replacements make surgery safer and more effective

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Joint replacements are some of the most common orthopedic surgeries. In the United States, nearly 800,000 people get a knee replacement and almost 550,000 get a hip replacement each year. As people continue living longer, these procedures will become even more common. For years, researchers have been developing and perfecting joint replacement techniques and technologies.…

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Is it time for a colonoscopy?

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Colorectal cancer – often called colon cancer – is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early. For many people, however, the idea of screening can feel intimidating. At Inova, our goal is to make screening easier, more accessible, and more comfortable, backed by the expertise of our expanding gastroenterology (GI) team. Early detection…

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