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Inova Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Russell Libby featured on Fox 5‘s “Health Watch,” on October 8, 2013
Dr. Russell Libby, Section Chief of Pediatrics at Inova Children’s Hospital, spoke with Fox 5, the connection between vaccinations and outbreaks. DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG
Read MoreDr. John Elkas, Inova Women’s Hospital Gynecologic Oncologist, featured in ABC 7 Series
Dr. John Elkas, Inova Women’s Hospital Gynecologic Oncologist, featured in four-part series ABC 7 series on gynecologic cancers (October 4, 2013). “Vaginal, vulvar cancers affect 4,500 women per year,” September 5, 2013 “Uterine cancer affects 50,000 women per year nationwide,” September 11, 2013 “Ovarian cancer affects 20,000 women per year,” September 18, 2013 “Cervical cancer…
Read MoreIn the Right Direction: Being prepared for surgery paves the way for success
(October 4, 2013) Gearing up for surgery can be overwhelming, especially when you’re experiencing joint pain or reduced mobility. Your to-do list may overflow with tasks such as getting the green light from your primary care physician, assembling your personal and medical information, planning ahead for your recovery, and obtaining any necessary exams and tests.…
Read MoreA Natural Fit: Avid outdoorsman finds long-term solution for painful knee
(October 4, 2013) Richard Nearing wasn’t about to let the arthritis affecting his knee inhibit his active lifestyle. The 69-year-old McLean resident enjoys riding horses, hunting, fishing and ballroom dancing. So last fall, when the constant pain in his left knee threatened to slow him down, Nearing sought a solution that would get him back…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Thomas Wise offers advice about “Coping with the shutdown: The best medicine is laughter,” WTOP, October 4, 2013
Inova’s Dr. Thomas Wise, medical director of behavioral services at Inova Fairfax Hospital spoke with WTOP about coping techniques for people affected by the shutdown. Read more
Read MoreNational Teen Safe Driving Program Visits Inova Children’s Hospital in Northern Virginia to Raise Awareness of Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Teens
FAIRFAX, Virginia, October 3, 2013 – (October 4, 2013) According to data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Highway Safety Office, 34 Virginia teens died behind the wheel of a car in 2012. While Virginia has seen a reduction in teen driving fatalities from 75 in 2006, more attention is needed to combat this…
Read MoreActive Again: Spine surgery offers lasting relief for fitness enthusiast
(October 3, 2013) Patrick Swan Dynes is always on the go. When he’s not running marathons or taking his road bike on 100-mile rides, the 61-year-old government analyst lifts weights, practices yoga and swims. Being physically active is an important part of Dynes’ lifestyle. But it hasn’t always been easy. For years, Dynes experienced excruciating…
Read MoreFinding a NICHE: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earns NICHE designation for elder care
(October 3, 2013) Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has received a Nurses Improving Care of Hospitalized Elders (NICHE) designation. NICHE is a program designed to provide resources to hospitals to better meet the needs of patients and the community. NICHE gives Inova Mount Vernon Hospital staff access to resources such as educational programs and training, as…
Read MoreDig Deep: Horticulture Group blossoms at Inova Rehabilitation Center
(October 3, 2013) Last spring, the Horticulture Group took root at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. The inpatient Therapeutic Recreation Department and outpatient program of Inova Rehabilitation Center are facilitating the program. It is designed for patients recovering from traumatic illness or injury. While gardening has long been a component of Therapeutic Recreation, the Horticulture Group…
Read MoreA New Chapter for the Leesburg Emergency Care Center: New ECC offers 14 exam rooms
On May 1, 2013 – (October 3, 2013), Inova Loudoun Hospital celebrated the opening of the renovated Emergency Care Center at Inova Loudoun Medical Campus – Leesburg with a community gathering and ribbon-cutting. Originally built in 1974, the building was completely gutted and redesigned to better serve the western Loudoun population with state-of-the-art emergency and…
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