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The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital awards nursing scholarships totaling $138,000
Leesburg, VA — June 18, 2024 — The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital has awarded 39 nursing scholarships totaling $138,000 to nursing students who live and/or work in Loudoun County. Recipients are enrolled in LPN, BSN, RN, MSN and DNP programs at a variety of schools, colleges and universities. Scholarships were for $3,000 with $1,000…
Read MoreInova recognizes and supports local nonprofit partners
Fairfax, VA — June 11, 2024 — Each year Inova provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations working to address health equity and social drivers of health in Northern Virginia. In June, Inova’s Division of Community Health and Health Equity celebrated twenty-three (23) community partners who received Inova’s Health Equity Opportunities funding. Selected from more than…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about DNA tests
Kylie Whalen, MS, LCGC CG(ASCP)CM, is a Senior Pediatric Genetic Counselor in Inova’s Genetics Department. Kylie received her bachelor’s in diagnostic genetic sciences with a concentration in cytogenetics at the University of Connecticut, and she maintains a current certification as a cytogenetic technologist. Kylie received her master’s in genetic counseling from Long Island University. DNA…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Hospital as a “Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access”
Fairfax, VA – June 6, 2024 – Inova Fairfax Hospital has been recognized as a “Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access” by U.S. News & World Report for the hospital’s success in providing excellent care to patients in underserved communities. Only 53 hospitals in the country received this designation. “From a foundational level equity is…
Read MoreInova Exceeds “Schar Challenge” with $158 Million Raised in a Year
Dwight and Martha Schar inspire more than 10,000 donors Fairfax, VA, June 6, 2024 – In May 2023, longtime champions and supporters of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar, made a transformational gift of $75 million to support Inova’s heart and vascular services and, in turn, challenged the community to match their gift with contributions to…
Read MoreDr. Garima Sharma receives supplemental AHA grant to study social determinants of the risk of high blood pressure in women of reproductive age
Garima Sharma, MD, Director of Inova’s Cardio-Obstetrics and Cardiovascular Women’s Health program, was recently awarded a supplemental grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to continue work on the project, The Social Determinants of the Risk of Hypertension in Women of Reproductive Age (SAFE HEART). Dr. Sharma is a co-principal investigator of the study along…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital hosting Stop the Bleed™ workshop
Tuesday, June 4 Leesburg, VA, May 30, 2024 — As part of the national Stop the Bleed® campaign, the Inova Virts Miller Family Emergency and Trauma Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital is hosting a free, in-person workshop on Tuesday, June 4 from 5 to 7 p.m. This free course is designed for community members who…
Read MoreCoordinated care from the Inova Amyloid Program helps patient return to solid ground
Leesburg resident Stanley Mills, 81, has never shied away from adventure. Born and raised in West Virginia, Stanley served in the United States Army as a paratrooper and parachute rigger after high school. When his military service was complete, he went to college, earned a business degree and spent his career in the federal government…
Read MorePowered by Connections Older Adults Resource Fair
Inova celebrates Older Americans Month Fairfax, VA, May 13, 2024 — Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our community’s older adults. As part of Inova’s recognition of Older Adults Month, a free resource fair is being held at the Inova…
Read MoreInova partners with transplant patients to improve patient care experience
In 2020, the transplant team at Inova established a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to enhance healthcare delivery for transplant patients and improve their overall experience. The PFAC serves as a platform for patients and caregivers to share valuable feedback and insights with the transplant team on better meeting patient needs during the various…
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