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Inova Loudoun Mobile Health Services: September 2024
Leesburg, VA, August 28, 2024 — 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 www.inova.org/mobilehealth. Tuesday, September 3, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose…
Read MoreMaximize your health with Medicare annual wellness visit
If you have Medicare Part B, you qualify for a free yearly wellness visit. This appointment is not the same as your regular check-up. In fact, it’s an opportunity to discuss your health goals in-depth and create a plan to maintain your highest quality of life over the long term. What is a Medicare Annual…
Read MoreInova in critical need of type O donors
Donate blood with Inova this summer and be a lifeline for those in need. The summer months are always a difficult season for blood collection and often result in critically low inventory. Currently at Inova, a surge in cardiac patients in need of blood has exhausted our reserves and there is a pressing need for…
Read MorePreparing for a safe and healthy school year
It is back-to-school season, and before we know it, it will be the first day of the new year – a milestone parents prepare their children for annually. We are here to help with practical tips parents can use to ensure their child has a successful and healthy start to the academic year. Now’s the…
Read MoreInova Named on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024
Fairfax, VA, July 23, 2024 — Inova is proud to announce that it has been named as one America’s Best Employers for Women 2024 by Forbes. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s Best Employers for Women were identified in an independent survey…
Read MoreInova providers volunteer at community events to address healthcare disparities in Fairfax County
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular addresses healthcare disparities in Fairfax County by educating underserved populations about important health information in line with the county’s community health improvement plan. Inova team members, including nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, cardiac rehabilitation specialists and administrative staff, volunteer their weekends to provide free healthcare services and screenings at community…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Named #1 in Virginia for Fourth Consecutive Year
Fairfax, VA, July 16, 2024 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth consecutive year and tied for #1 in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Inova Fairfax Hospital also ranked #36 in the nation for…
Read MoreTeen overcomes rare brain condition after neurosurgery at Inova
It was an ordinary summer evening when 16-year-old Henry came down with a pounding headache. No one knew it at the time, but that headache would change the course of Henry’s life. That night, Henry began a year-long journey that tested the limits of his grit and determination. Henry’s story is one of resilience, hope,…
Read MoreThe Ladies Board announces fulfillment of historic $1.2 million pledge to Inova Loudoun Hospital
Leesburg, VA, July 8, 2024 — The Ladies Board is proud to announce the fulfillment of their historic $1.2 million pledge to Inova Loudoun Hospital, marking the single largest gift in The Ladies Board’s 112-year history. These funds have supported a variety of needs throughout the hospital, including patient programs and services, staff education, and…
Read MoreInova among first hospitals to introduce leading-edge treatment for blocked or narrowed coronary artery stents
Cardiac catheterization and placement of cardiac stents is a highly effective, common procedure to treat blockage of the coronary artery. It uses a tiny, metal frame tube to reopen the artery and restore blood flow to the heart. Even though it is performed fairly frequently, the procedure isn’t without risk. In roughly 10% of cases…
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