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Inova Loudoun Hospital to host Teddy Bear Clinic for children
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital is excited to announce its upcoming Teddy Bear Clinic, a special community event designed to familiarize children with the hospital environment in a fun and engaging way. The event will take place on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the North Entrance hallway near the…
Read MoreInova study finds multi-disciplinary care for newly diagnosed cancer patients leads to better outcomes, cost savings for patients
Fairfax, VA – A major new research study, led by physicians at Inova Schar Cancer, finds that same-day multidisciplinary clinics for newly diagnosed cancer patients significantly improve care quality, patient experience, and survival, while also reducing costs. Published in the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Journal of Oncology Practice, the study examines the impact of…
Read MoreCardiologist Lily Dastmalchi, DO, earns national menopause specialization credential
Lily N. Dastmalchi, DO, MA, FACC, FASPC, MSCP, is board certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine. She leads the development of menopause services at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular and is one of the only cardiologists in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area who has earned a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) credential, affirming…
Read MoreInova becomes first health system to implement new GE HealthCare MRI technology designed to advance cardiac imaging
Fairfax, VA – Inova was the first health system in the world to implement GE HealthCare’s SIGNA™ Sprint Elite[1], a next-generation MRI system developed to advance cardiac, oncologic and pediatric imaging, as well as imaging for patients with implanted devices. The system is designed to enable more efficient, high-resolution imaging while keeping patient comfort at…
Read MoreThe American Heart Association has updated high blood pressure guidelines
In August 2025, the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) published updated high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) guidelines. The guidelines, updated for the first time since 2017, include several new recommendations that patients and their primary care providers should know. “These are the most up-to-date guidelines for treating patients with one of…
Read MoreSaved by heart surgery, sustained by compassionate care
Six years ago, Gary Hughes scheduled what he thought would be a routine checkup. Instead, his physician delivered a startling message: “I can hear your heart in the next room – you need to see a cardiologist right away.” Gary’s cardiologist diagnosed an abnormal valve requiring surgery – a shock for someone who felt healthy…
Read MoreInova Updates Masking Policy
Fairfax, VA — Based on current levels of respiratory illness, effective Sunday, February 1, 2026, Inova will suspend the requirement for universal masking for team members, patients and visitors in our emergency departments (EDs) and Inova GoHealth Urgent Cares. Masks will continue to be offered to visitors and provided to team members. While everyone must…
Read MoreCora is off to the races, thanks to Inova’s comprehensive congenital heart care
A 5-and-a-half-year-old girl’s shrieks of laughter carry across the street, and her mom looks out the window to watch the girl and her neighborhood friends enjoy riding their bikes and scooters in the warm afternoon weather. It’s a typical, happy scene, and it’s also a profound reminder of how far this little girl – Cora,…
Read MoreThe Ladies Board accepting scholarship applications
Leesburg, VA – The Scholarship Committee of The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance. Criteria for selection include all of the following: Students may be awarded only two consecutive Ladies Board scholarships. Scholarship application forms are online at ladiesboard.org/scholarship-application. Application deadline is midnight on Monday, March 16,…
Read MoreInova marks one-year anniversary of Saville Mobile Screening Bus
Delivering lifesaving cancer screenings across Northern Virginia Fairfax, VA – Inova is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center Mobile Screening Bus, a mobile health program designed to bring lifesaving cancer screenings directly to communities where access to preventive care is often limited. In its first year, the mobile…
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