Posts by InovaNewsroom
For one local woman, a routine colonoscopy helped stop colon cancer in its tracks
Smart Screening At 77, Ruth Crumb is a picture of good health. She works part-time as a government contractor, walks four miles most days of the week and enjoys traveling with friends to dog shows. But if it hadn’t been for a routine colonoscopy, Crumb says she might not be as healthy and active as…
Read MoreACL reconstruction surgery gets local athlete off the sidelines and back in the game
Tackling Knee Trouble It was the best game of his life. But for Tyler Thrasher-Walker, the game in December of 2013 would end too soon. As the football running back dug his cleats into the field, he heard a snap in his left knee joint. A rival player had slammed into the side of his…
Read MoreNew Cancer Support Program Available at Inova Fair Oaks
Inova’s Life with Cancer education and support program opens new satellite location at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Another exciting development has taken place at the new Cancer Center at Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus. Inova’s Life with Cancer® program now has a new satellite location on the lower level, next to Radiation Oncology. Life with…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks birthing center offers an individualized birthing experience
It’s Personal The experienced team at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s Birthing Center understands how special a newborn’s “birth day” is and strives to support a patient’s personalized birthing plan. “The physicians, midwives and staff provide both a high level of care that all patients should expect as well as a comfortable environment,” explains Laura Pickford,…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Miriam Fischer Talks About Dangers of Snow Shoveling with WUSA9
This is a heavy, wet snow. Which means shoveling it will be hard and potentially dangerous. Dr. Miriam Fischer from Inova Fairfax Hospital’s Emergency Department talks to WUSA 9‘s Leslie Foster and Jan Jeffcoat.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Ganesh Venkataraman Spoke About “Fixing the Beat of the Heart” on WUSA 9, February 26, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Ganesh Venkataraman, MD, cardiac electrophysiologist with Inova Medical Group, spoke with WUSA 9 about a new approach to treat arrhythmia called epicardial ablation on February 26, 2015.
Read MoreGetting Past “I Don’t Have Time for Exercise”
As an ACE certified personal trainer, the most common excuse I hear for not exercising is, “I don’t have time!” The excuse of not having enough time initially seems valid when a client begins to describe his/her busy schedule and multiple life demands. To be real, our lives today can seem more like juggling acts…
Read MoreMind Over Matter: “How To See Beyond Weight Loss”
Whether you lose weight by dieting, Bariatric surgery, or through some other means, there is a common pitfall that often leads to regaining weight. People set unrealistic expectations of how their lives will look after they have reached their weight loss goal. People often think that losing weight will solve all the problems they are…
Read MoreRecipes of the Month: Microwave Protein Popcorn, Denver Scramble
Microwave Protein Popcorn Submitted by Michelle Lopez Higgins*; adapted from Allrecipes.com This recipe calls for making your own microwave popcorn, then adding one scoop of your Bariatric Advantage protein to take this popcorn to a more nutrient dense protein snack! This is a wonderful high fiber (now high protein) snack that one of our patients contributed. Michelle is…
Read MoreNutrition Corner: It’s All About Protein & Produce
With the winter season wrapping up and (hopefully) warmer temperatures are approaching, many patients are looking to get back on track. If you’ve fallen into that category, then here is a blog just for you. Remember, while all nutrients are important after weight loss surgery, protein and produce should continue to come first. Did you…
Read More