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Inova Mount Vernon New CEO Announces $2 Million Gift
ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 20, 2014 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital officially introduced its new CEO, Deborah Addo, who commenced her tenure with the announcement of a $2 million philanthropic gift from local and long-time resident Jeffrey Veatch. Meeting with Mount Vernon community leaders and area media, Addo talked about her nearly 30 years of…
Read MoreLadies Board Awards $112,000 to Nursing Students
Leesburg, VA — June 19, 2014 — The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is pleased to announce that it recently awarded 65 nursing scholarships for a total of $112,000. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,200. Recipients are enrolled in LPN, RN, BSN, MSN and DNP programs at 21 different schools including Monroe Technology Center, which…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. John Moynihan Spoke with WUSA 9 about Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer men face. Inova’s Dr. John Moynihan, surgeon at Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with WUSA 9 about precautions we can all take to help prevent skin cancer.
Read MoreNewborn Receives Successful Heart Surgery at Inova
Critical Care Inova Children’s Hospital is equipped for complex cases Kim Zimmerman and Kamal Faour were joyfully expecting the arrival of their first child when their world turned upside down. A routine sonogram revealed the baby had transposition of the great arteries (TGA), a rare and complex congenital heart defect in which the aorta and…
Read MoreInova to Host FREE Youth Sports Safety and Health Expo
Learn what you need to know to keep your young athletes safe and healthy Parents, coaches, and youth athletes are invited to attend a free one-of-a-kind event focusing on keeping young athletes safe and healthy. The event is being held Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Patriot Center at George Mason University. The day will…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital offers CyberKnife® non-surgical oncology option
Precision Technology Radiosurgical tool fights cancer non-invasively Picture a highly effective cancer treatment that is non-surgical, painless and requires zero downtime. Called the CyberKnife® Robotic Radiosurgery System, this powerful treatment option is now available at Inova Fairfax Hospital for patients who prefer a non-invasive alternative to cancer surgery, or who have previously been ineligible for…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Named One of the 100 Great Community Hospitals by Becker’s Hospital Review
FAIRFAX, VA – June 10, 2014 – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has been named one of the “100 Great Community Hospitals” in America for the second year in a row by Becker’s Hospital Review. The 2014 edition is based on hospitals’ accolades, quality of care and services provided to their patient populations. The hospitals featured on…
Read MoreInova Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive
Inova Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive You Could Be the Match What: Inova Fairfax Hospital is holding a Bone Marrow donor drive, where you can register to be a potential donor someone in need. Just a simple cheek swab can help save a life. When: Thursday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Inova…
Read MoreSpine Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital offers award-winning back and neck care
Got Back Pain? Count on Inova Alexandria Hospital for high-quality spine care If your back pain is putting a damper on your activities and you’ve tried numerous treatment options with little or no success, the Inova Spine Program at Inova Alexandria Hospital offers award-winning spine care uniquely devoted to treating problems of the back and…
Read MoreParents-to-be Choose From a Range of Childbirth Options at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Special Delivery Choosing a childbirth technique is a personal decision One size does not fit all. That is certainly true when it comes to delivering a baby. Parents-to-be have more choices than ever about birthing techniques, be it the widely used method such as Lamaze or natural childbirth education called HypnoBirthing, and one is not…
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