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Inova 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…
Read MoreMinimally invasive spine surgery technology makes outpatient spine care possible at Inova
In general, minimally invasive surgery refers to procedures performed using small incisions with the aid of specialized instruments such as tubes, cameras or endoscopes, rather than the larger incisions used in traditional open surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to minimize collateral tissue damage while achieving the same surgical objectives and outcomes as…
Read More“Boy, 18, Who Was Hit by a Car and in a Coma, Overcomes the Odds to Run Cross Country,” TODAY, August, 28, 2026
A national TODAY feature highlights the remarkable recovery of Bensten Schone, a McLean teenager who was critically injured at age 6 after being struck by a car while sledding. Airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with a fractured skull and severe traumatic brain injury, Bensten spent more than two weeks in a medically induced coma and…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: September 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 September. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit Inova.org/MobileHealth. Tuesday, September 1, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose Center24950 Riding Center…
Read MoreYour top vaccine questions: which immunizations do you need?
Christina Baselga, MD is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Baselga is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and values the long-term relationships she builds with patients and their families while helping them manage a wide range of health needs. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,…
Read MoreInova introduces precise diagnostic technology for microvascular disease and vasospasm
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is continuing to build upon its legacy of innovation in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment with two new technologies. Inova’s cardiac PET/CT scanning capability supports more precise evaluation of coronary microvascular disease. Additionally, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is among the first programs in the United States to implement the…
Read MoreThe most important heart disease risk test you’ve never heard of
What is hsCRP, and how can it help predict your risk of developing heart disease? Did you know that high levels of inflammation in the body are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart attack and heart failure? If you and your primary care provider are evaluating your risk…
Read MoreInova continues to set the national standard for excellence in health care
Recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Modern Healthcare and Press Ganey highlights Inova’s commitment to delivering exceptional care for every patient FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Inova continues to earn national recognition as one of the country’s leading health systems, reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care and innovation. U.S. News & World Report…
Read MoreInova appoints Susan Carroll as Chief, Clinical Enterprise Operations
Raj Chand, MD, to serve as Interim President, Inova Loudoun Hospital Fairfax, VA — Inova is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Carroll, FACHE, MHA, as Chief, Clinical Enterprise Operations, effective August 3, 2026. Following an extensive national search, Carroll, who currently serves as President, Inova Loudoun Hospital, will assume day-to-day operational leadership of all clinical sites of care across Inova. In her role, she will lead efforts to…
Read MoreInova first in Virginia and Mid-Atlantic to use advanced fluorescent imaging technology to improve ovarian cancer surgery
FDA-approved technology helps surgeons visualize ovarian cancer in real time during surgery FAIRFAX, Va. – Inova is the first health system in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic to use an FDA-approved fluorescent imaging technology to help surgeons better identify ovarian cancer during surgery, providing physicians with an additional tool to locate and remove as much cancer…
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