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Inova Blood Donor Services announces upcoming community blood drives
Leesburg, VA, Sept. 28, 2026 — Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) invites the Loudoun County community to roll up their sleeves and save lives by donating blood at several upcoming blood drives. Blood donations of all types are needed, especially type O. Your donation can make a critical difference for patients in need. Thursday, Oct.…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital names Raj Chand, MD, FAAEM, as President
Experienced Inova leader brings nearly two decades of clinical and executive leadership to Loudoun Leesburg, VA — Inova is pleased to announce that Raj Chand, MD, FAAEM, has been named President of Inova Loudoun Hospital, following his service as interim president since Aug. 3. A longtime Inova leader and experienced healthcare executive, Dr. Chand first…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: Oct 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 October. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit Inova.org/MobileHealth. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose Center24950 Riding Center…
Read MoreStaying strong as you age
David Gordon, MD is a primary care is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified family medicine physician, he brings more than two decades of clinical expertise to Inova. His experience spans a wide range of medical disciplines, with a special focus on managing chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses…
Read MoreInova Stem Cell Transplant and Immunotherapy Program offers advanced cellular therapy
Inova Schar Cancer is Northern Virginia’s only FACT-accredited health system There is an exciting new frontier in the fight against cancer: Immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment by harnessing the power of the body’s own immune system to identify and attack cancer cells. Inova Schar Cancer is expanding access to these treatments through advanced cellular therapies.…
Read MoreStrength beyond treatment: Living with metastatic breast cancer
More than three years after a stage IV metastatic breast cancer diagnosis, Amy’s scans are clear – a fact she attributes to her faith, family, expert care and an extraordinary network of support. In September 2021, Amy couldn’t escape the feeling she needed to schedule a mammogram. There were no obvious reasons to worry, but…
Read MoreU.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 MoreWhen cancer returned, Amal chose a team she could trust
When Amal felt a sudden crack in her back while playing tennis at age 49, she never imagined it would mark the beginning of a 15-year battle with a rare form of blood cancer. “I always brushed off my back pain,” she recalled. “Then one day I tried to return a serve and felt a…
Read MoreColleen’s story: cystic fibrosis patient celebrates 28 years since double lung transplant at Inova
Since her diagnosis at less than 2 years old, Colleen Adamson has learned to live with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up, which affects the lungs, digestive tract, sinuses and other organs in the body. Throughout her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, Colleen dealt with the medications,…
Read MoreInova experts highlight critical connections between pregnancy and heart health in preeminent international medical journal
Three-part series in The Lancet examines cardiovascular risk before, during and after pregnancy as a window into women’s lifelong heart health FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Pregnancy can provide an important window into a woman’s cardiovascular health, revealing previously unrecognized heart disease and identifying women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. A new…
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