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Inova Schar Cancer Institute Treats First Patient using Proton Therapy in Northern Virginia
The Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center Opened to Patients on March 9 March 26, 2020, Fairfax, Virginia – On March 26, a local cancer patient was the first to complete proton therapy treatment in Northern Virginia at the Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center in Fairfax. Located at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute, a department of…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Urgently Seeking Healthy Donors
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services is urging all individuals who are healthy and well to donate blood, plasma, and platelets. Due to COVID-19, cancellations of blood drives from High Schools to Community to Business Partners have caused a critical shortage in the blood supply in our area and throughout the United States. …
Read MorePersonalized Care for Heart Failure Patients
Robert Cole, MD, shares how the CardioMEMS™ device is improving the lives of those living with congestive heart failure Using the state-of-the-art CardioMEMS™ device, Inova’s advanced heart failure specialists can monitor their patients’ conditions remotely, promptly identifying when medical intervention is needed to help avoid repeated and costly admissions to the hospital. Congestive heart failure…
Read MoreThese 5 Tips Can Help Parents Give Children Medicine With Ease
Correct dosage and added flavor are just a few ways to make the medicine go down Giving infants and toddlers medications come with challenges – from measuring a correct dose to watching your little one spit everything back at you. Brooke Shuster, MD, Associate Medical Director of Inova’s Pediatric Hospitalist Group, shares doctor-approved tips to help…
Read MoreDozing Off During the Day? You Could Have a Potential Sleep Issue
Frequent fatigue could be a sign of a sleep disorder Eric Sklar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with more than 16 years of experience in treating patients. He also holds board certifications in sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology and vascular neurology. March 8 – 14, 2020, is Sleep Awareness Week, and The National Sleep Foundation encourages…
Read MoreWatch Your Feet: Avoiding Bunion Pain
That pain on the side of your foot could get worse over time. Learn about the available treatments for this common foot condition. As the seasons change, it is the perfect time to learn about taking care of your feet, especially if you are dealing with bunions. If you have bunions and you haven’t yet…
Read More7 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Exercise Injuries
Work up a sweat safely with these expert-backed tips Perhaps, like millions of Americans, you set a New Year’s resolution to exercise more often. Kudos! You are taking a step in the right direction toward having a healthier lifestyle. But before diving into a new exercise regimen, it is essential to be prepared to prevent…
Read MoreInova Health System to Add HealthPlex as Anchor for Stonebridge’s Development in Alexandria’s Oakville Triangle
Stonebridge, Carras Partners, and Inova Health System announce an agreement that advances the redevelopment of Alexandria’s Oakville Triangle neighborhood with an Inova HealthPlex as the anchor tenant. Located across from Potomac Yard, the Oakville Triangle HealthPlex is a service of Inova Alexandria Hospital and will include an emergency room, multi-use outpatient care center and medical…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Diabetes and Wound Healing
Why do wounds heal more slowly? How can this be prevented? Ever fall and scrape your foot or get a splinter in your toe? For most of us, these minor wounds heal quickly. But people with diabetes – who number about 30 million in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control…
Read More5 Tips to Prevent Birth Defects
Healthy behaviors before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects Stephanie J. Williams, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology in Shirlington. She delivers babies at Inova Alexandria Hospital. Today, March 3, marks World Birth Defects Day. If you plan to expand your family any time soon, now is the right…
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