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Establishing Expertise in Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant
Inova’s advanced lung disease and transplant team has performed about 150 lung transplants over the past five years. And the Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Inova, Shambhu Aryal, MD, knows every one of those patients. “We develop a very intimate relationship with our patients,” Dr. Aryal says. “That kind of personalized care is…
Read MoreLadies Board Hosting 83rd Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16
Leesburg, VA – The 83rd Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 and Sunday, Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17558 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA. Admission is free during regular sale hours. Doors will open from noon to 3 p.m. on Friday,…
Read MoreImproving Outcomes for Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulation problem where buildup of plaque in arteries causes reduced blood flow in the toes and legs. Left undiagnosed or untreated, PAD can lead to the more severe disease known as critical limb ischemia, or CLI. Without diagnosis and intervention, CLI may result inamputation. Risk Factors One of…
Read MoreInova Sports Medicine Chairman and Musculoskeletal President Dr. Robin West Served as Keynote Speaker for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s 2026 Class
Robin West, MD, recently served as the keynote speaker at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine’s annual white coat ceremony. The event was held at the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh. Dr. West addressed many important topics for the incoming class, including mental health in the field. “Don’t be afraid to speak up for…
Read MoreKelly Epps-Anderson, MD Announced as President of the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region
Kelly Epps-Anderson, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), has been named the new President, American Heart Association Greater Washington Region. Along with incoming board members, Dr. Epps-Anderson will work to advance the mission and fundraising priorities for the American Heart Association. The board will also oversee opportunities for investment in…
Read MoreJoyce Survives and Thrives After Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
May 29, 2020 was a regular day for Rappahannock County, VA, resident and mom of two Joyce (Menefee) Steward, 53. She came home around midday after running some errands – and everything changed in an instant. “The dizziness came on so suddenly. With the snap of a finger, the room was spinning. Then, I began…
Read More83rd Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale Accepting Donations on Saturday, September 10
Leesburg, VA – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is officially accepting donations for the 83rd Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 10, from9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at four locations: Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Lansdowne Inova Loudoun Medical Campus (Cornwall), 224 Cornwall Street, Leesburg Middleburg Charter School, 101 N…
Read MoreInova Health System and GoHealth Urgent Care Partner to Rapidly Expand Access to On-Demand Care in Northern Virginia
July 27, 2022 (VA) – Inova Health System, Northern Virginia’s leading non-profit healthcare provider, and GoHealth Urgent Care, one of the country’s fastest growing, consumer-centric healthcare companies, today announced a new joint-venture to operate urgent care centers and support employers and communities across Northern Virginia. Seven existing Inova Urgent Care locations will transition to new…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings Recognizes Inova’s Excellence, Including #1 Hospital in Virginia and Greater Washington For Second Consecutive Year
Falls Church, VA – Once again, Inova Health System has been recognized as the region’s top health system by U.S. News & World Report. Inova Fairfax Hospital was named the #1 Best Hospital in both Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the second year in a row. Additionally, IFMC’s Obstetrics and Gynecology department…
Read MoreIs Prostate Cancer Slow Growing? Often, Yes — But That’s Not the Whole Story
Prostate cancer, unlike other forms of cancer, often grows slowly. That fact can make screening, treatment and potential outcomes seem a little less intimidating. However, prostate cancer’s slow-growing tendency can obscure other, more complicated aspects of detection and treatment. First, decisions on when to get screened and how to respond to the results are complex,…
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