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“Nurse navigators at Inova Loudoun chart a course for patients through breast cancer,” Washington Post, December 2, 2013
Shortly after Beth received her breast cancer diagnosis, she returned for a follow-up mammogram at Inova Loudoun Hospital. The mammographer suggested that Beth speak with Barb McDonnell, one of the hospital’s breast nurse navigators. Read more in “Nurse navigators at Inova Loudoun chart a course for patients through breast cancer,” Washington Post, December 2, 2013.
Read More“Having back pain? Try changing how you view your techtoys!,” WUSA 9, December 3, 2013
Dr. Ali Ganjei, Medical Director of the Inova Spine Institute spoke with WUSA 9 about back pain that tech toys may be aggravating in “Having back pain? Try changing how you view your techtoys!,” on December 3, 2013.
Read MoreMarch of Dimes Thanks Inova Alexandria Hospital
March of Dimes Celebrates Day of Gratitude at Inova Alexandria Hospital NICU Alexandria, Virginia (November 22, 2013) — The local March of Dimes held a Day of Gratitude event at Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) . It was an opportunity for the March of Dimes staff, parents of preemies and volunteers to…
Read MoreLights of Love Ceremony Sunday, Dec. 1
(November 21, 2013) – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital will celebrate the gift of loved ones at the annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony on Sunday, December 1 at 5 pm in the atrium at Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Lansdowne campus. “We invite members of the community, hospital workers, patients, and of course,…
Read MoreFlu Vaccines Available at Several Inova Loudoun Locations
Leesburg, VA – (November 18, 2013) – We want to keep you and your family healthy this flu season. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) advises that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Inova Loudoun Hospital offers influenza vaccinations to children and adults at multiple locations…
Read MoreLung Cancer Patients Up and Walking Within Hour of Surgery
By Zosia Chustecka SYDNEY (October 28, 2013)— Early-stage lung cancer patients undergoing thoracic surgery usually stay in bed until the next morning, but a new study presented here at the 15th World Conference on Lung Cancer shows that early ambulation is feasible and safe. Patients were set a target of walking 250 feet within an…
Read MoreFitzgerald Elected Chair of Hospital & Healthcare Association
FAIRFAX, VA (November 3, 2013) – Members of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) elected John L. Fitzgerald, CEO, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Chairman of the association. Mr. Fitzgerald was honored October 31, 2013 during the association’s 87th Annual Meeting of the Membership at The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. He succeeds Margaret G.…
Read MoreInova Breast Cancer Institute’s Coordinated Care Featured in The Huffington Post, October 21, 2013
Inova Breast Cancer Institute‘s coordinated care featured in, “Changing the Breast Cancer Patient Experience,” The Huffington Post, October 21, 2013
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Achieves NICHE “Exemplar” Status for Its Efforts to Improve Care for Older Adult Patients
Media Contact: Tony Raker (703) 645-2736 FALLS CHURCH, VA (October 21, 2013) – Inova Fairfax Hospital announces it has achieved “Exemplar” status for its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) program. NICHE is the premier designation indicating a hospital’s commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65-years-and-older. The “Exemplar” status recognizes Inova Fairfax…
Read MoreInova Medical Group’s Dr. Scott Vejcik featured on WUSA 9
Tom Hanks recently shared that he has type 2 Diabetes. Our own Dr. Scott Vejcik from Inova Medical Group – Annandale spoke with WUSA9 about factors and symptoms related to type 2 Diabetes (October 8, 2013) .
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