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Inova’s Dr. Loring Flint Spoke with WUSA 9 on How Ebola is Transmitted
Dr. Loring Flint, Chief Medical Officer of Inova, spoke about the fear surrounding Ebola and how the virus is transmitted with WUSA 9 on October 16, 2014.
Read MoreLorton HealthPlex Earns High Patient-Satisfaction Scores
Patients give high marks to community-centered care It’s no wonder the year-old Inova HealthPlex at Lorton has the highest patient satisfaction scores in Inova Health System. It’s conveniently located and patients love the friendly, small-town atmosphere. “There’s a community aspect here that you don’t have in a big place,” says Interim Nurse Manager Helen Stevens,…
Read MoreGood News for Patients with Neurological Injuries: Inova Rehab Offers Driving Simulator and NeuroCom System
New Tools for Neuro Rehab Patients Recent additions to the Inova Rehabilitation Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital provide advanced diagnostics and treatment for patients recovering from neurological injuries. These include a new driving simulator and a NeuroCom balance system. Driving Simulator The driving simulator is a resource for patients who are seeking further evaluation…
Read MoreLocal Businessman Gives $2 Million to Help Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Emergency Dept.
Giving Close to Home Local businessman Jeff Veatch recently contributed $2 million to improve Inova Mount Vernon’s Emergency Department. Veatch’s gift is the largest donation from a Mount Vernon resident received by the hospital. “Jeff is a longtime supporter of Inova, and he lives in the Mount Vernon community, so he felt very strongly about…
Read MoreTips for parents: sports safety, concussion avoidance, immunizations, ADHD and anxiety at school
Safe at School: A Little Prevention Can Help Parents Keep Kids Safe, Secure and Healthy As children start the school year, diving headlong into sports, various social activities and classroom learning, parents have plenty to think about. Sure, every kid catches a cold once in a while, or gets a few bumps and bruises. But…
Read MoreGood News for Women: Inova Loudoun Hospital Offers a Lifetime of Superior, Personalized Healthcare
Focus on Women Throughout each stage of a woman’s life, Inova Loudoun Hospital is there to provide the services she needs to maintain optimal health. From breast care and gynecologic health to maternity services and genetic counseling, the hospital offers top-quality services provided by highly qualified healthcare specialists in a friendly, caring environment. Screening Services…
Read MoreIntegrative Medicine Center in Leesburg Treats the Whole Person
A Wider View Integrative medicine combines Western treatments with evidence-based nonconventional therapies. This patient-centered approach incorporates a broad range of factors that contribute to an individual’s well-being, including genetics, environment and lifestyle. “In integrative medicine, the physician and patient work in partnership to optimize health and well-being, using our Western medicine and a variety of…
Read MoreFake Ebola Patients Help Hospitals Prepare for Next Case, Bloomberg, October 10, 2014
Inova’s Michelle Peninger, director of infection control, spoke with Bloomberg about preparing for Ebola cases across Inova’s 5 hospitals. Read more
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Shalika Katugaha Spoke with NBC 4 about Performing Ebola Drills
Dr. Shalika Katugaha, from Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with NBC 4 about how Inova is preparing for Ebola cases.
Read MoreAONE Announces 2015 President-Elect
Chicago (October 8, 2014) – The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) announced today that Maureen Swick, RN, MSN, PhD, NEA-BC, senior vice president and chief nurse executive at Inova Health System, Falls Church Va., was elected 2015 president-elect of the AONE Board of Directors. Swick will serve as president-elect for a one-year term beginning…
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