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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Employee Chosen To Select National Award Winners
Group to Review Submissions for Malcolm Baldridge Award Alexandria, VA – (July 28, 2008) – The National Institute of Standards and Technology recently appointed Rodica Sandor Scoma, clinical administrative director, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, to the 2008 Board of Examiners for the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award. The Board of Examiners, a group of 500 of…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Ranked Among the Nation’s Best by U.S. News & World Report
Inova Hospital Named in Three Specialties; Cardiac Services Among Top 25 Falls Church, VA – (July 11, 2008) – Inova Fairfax Hospital has once again been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of “America’s Best Hospitals.” The hospital was selected among the best in three specialties, including a top 25 ranking for Heart…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Observes National Ranking as Top 50 Hospital
Inova Fairfax Only Hospital in Washington, DC/Baltimore Region Named Among HealthGrades’ “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” Falls Church, VA – (July 9, 2008) — Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named one of “America’s 50 Best Hospitals” for 2008 by HealthGrades®, an independent healthcare ratings organization. On July 11, HealthGrades will formally present the award to administration…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Nurses Donate To Local Shelter
Nurses To Present $2,000 Check Alexandria, VA – (June 12, 2008) — Nurses at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated National Nurses Week, held May 6-12, by giving back to their community and raising funds for the local Eleanor Kennedy Shelter. Nurses will present the $2,000 check this month. The Kennedy Shelter is a 50 bed…
Read MoreStatement from Inova Health System and Prince William Health System about the Proposed Merger
(June 6, 2008) – After careful consideration and by mutual agreement, Prince William Health System and Inova Health System have decided to withdraw their plans for a merger. A challenge and unusual process changes by the Federal Trade Commission threatened to prolong completion of the merger by as much as two years, which both health…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Invites Families to Fifth Annual Cox Movies Under the Moon
Free Summer Movie Event to Benefit Hospital Falls Church, VA – (May 21, 2008) — Starting Wednesday, June 18, bring the whole family and kick back to watch hit movies on a giant 40-foot by 20-foot screen at Van Dyck Park in Fairfax. For five nights in a row, Cox Communications Northern Virginia will present its fifth…
Read MoreStatement of Inova Health System Regarding the Initial FTC Merger Challenge
(May 9, 2008) – Though we are disappointed, the FTC’s challenge is not the final word on the proposed merger. In the true spirit of not-for-profit hospitals, Prince William Health System intends to vigorously pursue its decision to join Inova Health System to bring the people of Prince William County the high-quality, sophisticated and accessible…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Partners with National Organization to Promote Child Safety
Falls Church, VA – (May 8, 2008) — In recognition of National Missing Children’s Day on May 25th, Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) are partnering to promote ways to keep children safe. Patients at the hospital will receive a special visit on Friday from Clicky, NCMEC’s NetSmartz…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Welcomes ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Actors
Local Theater Group to Perform for Patients as Belle and Mrs. Potts Falls Church, VA – (April 23, 2008) — The Child Life Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children will welcome a local theatre group that will perform for patients on Friday. The Alliance Theatre, based out of western Fairfax County, will perform select songs as…
Read MoreInova’s Congregational Health Partnership Honored for Leadership in Promoting Health
Group Recognized for Health Ministries in Multi-Faith Communities Springfield, VA – (April 17, 2008) – Inova Heath System’s Congregational Health Partnership has been named a 2007 Healthy Hero Award winner. The Healthy Hero Awards program was created by the AMERIGROUP Foundation to recognize teachers, schools, physicians and community-based organizations that have demonstrated outstanding leadership or innovation in…
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