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Statement Regarding Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
In accordance with guidance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Inova has paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine at our Inova Primary Care locations as we await further guidance from the FDA and VDH. According to the FDA, adverse side effects from…
Read MoreInova Health System Hits 300,000 Vaccines; Pledges to Vaccinate Children Pending Authorization and Eligibility
Falls Church, VA — In just three and a half months, Inova Health System has administered more than 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and is continuing to expand operations to accommodate even more Northern Virginia community members. Inova hit this significant milestone this week, which accounts for 25% of all shots given in Northern…
Read MoreStatement from Inova Regarding Washington Football Team Partnership
Following an unprecedented year in healthcare, Inova has revisited its strategic priorities and has become even more focused on advancing patient-centered care in the DC region. With this focus in mind, Inova has made the decision to discontinue its medical team’s role as the team physicians for the Washington Football Team. For the past five…
Read MoreHigher Than Expected COVID-19 Antibody Rates in Children in Northern Virginia
Falls Church, VA – Last summer, from July to October 2020, Inova Health System partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and George Mason University to conduct a COVID-19 serology (antibody) study to analyze the incidence of COVID-19 in children in Northern Virginia. The analysis of blood samples from more than 1,000 children, ages 0…
Read MoreCritical Need for Blood Donors – Now is The Time to Donate and Save Lives
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services has an immediate need for blood donations from local donors to recover the blood supply for our community. Current blood supply levels are critically low in the Washington DC metropolitan area and across the United States. Our supply can only be replenished with donations from volunteer blood…
Read MoreInova Surpasses 200,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given
FALLS CHURCH, VA– This week, Inova Health System reached the significant milestone of administering more than 200,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of March 11, 2021, the total number of doses administered by Inova is nearly 211,500. This accounts for one-third of all shots given in Northern Virginia and one in every eleven administered…
Read MoreInova and University of Virginia School of Medicine Open New Campus
Falls Church, VA – After four years of extensive planning, Inova Health System and the University of Virginia School of Medicine this week opened the UVA Inova Campus, welcoming its first class of 36 UVA medical students. An additional 36 students will join the campus next year to complete a full complement of students for…
Read MoreInclement Weather Updates Due to Winter Storm on February 18 – 19, 2021
Update: February 19, 2021 as of 10:30 a.m. EST The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington DC issued a winter storm warning in effect from February 18, 3:00 a.m. EST until February 19, 6:00 a.m. EST. Please know Inova regularly trains and prepares for emergency events, including weather-related events. We will continue to provide high quality care while keeping…
Read MoreCritical Need for Blood Donors – Blood Types O, B and A Needed Immediately
Inova Blood Donor Services needs blood donations from local blood donors now to help boost the blood supply for our community. The current blood supply levels are critically low and can only be replenished with donations from volunteer blood donors. The need is highest for blood donors with blood types of O+, O-, B+, B-,…
Read MoreJanuary is National Blood Donor Month. Reserve your Lifesaving Appointment Now!
Falls Church, VA – Since 1970, blood donors have been recognized in the month of January during National Blood Donor Month. This January, the blood supply is critically low for nearly all blood types. If you have Type O, Type A or Type B blood, please make an appointment to donate in the next few…
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