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Inova Cares joins Inova Juniper Program at new Dumfries location
Fairfax, VA – Today Inova, with the support of the Potomac Health Foundation, celebrated the grand opening of the relocation and expansion of care with a new site located at 3800 Fettler Park Drive, Ste 301, Dumfries, VA 22205. The Inova Juniper Program (IJP) has provided care for people living with HIV in Dumfries for…
Read MoreInova announces recipients of annual Community Health Opportunities funding in support of local nonprofits
Fairfax, VA – Inova today announced Community Health Opportunities funding for 26 nonprofit organizations working to address the social drivers of health and improve the well-being of Northern Virginia residents. Administered through Inova’s Division of Community Health, the annual funding opportunity supports community-based organizations that provide essential services to under-resourced populations and help address priorities…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer President John Deeken, MD, named to Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives List
FAIRFAX, Va. — John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer and co-director of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 list of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executive.” This national recognition honors physician and clinical leaders whose impact extends beyond their own organizations to help shape…
Read MoreInova ranked #3 Top Large Health System in the nation by Modern Healthcare and Premier
Multiple Inova Hospitals Recognized Among Nation’s Best Fairfax, VA – Inova has been named the #3 Top Large Health System in the United States in the 2026 15 Top Health Systems study by Modern Healthcare based on an objective quantitative analysis conducted by Premier, Inc., a national leader in healthcare transformation and performance improvement. This ranking places Inova…
Read MoreNew study shows AI alerts help more heart patients get life‑saving valve care
A major new study led by Wayne Batchelor, MD, an interventional cardiologist and President of the Medicine Service Line at Inova , shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors identify and treat serious heart valve disease faster – especially for patients who have historically been overlooked. Dr. Batchelor served as Principal Investigator and Chair…
Read MoreInova hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fairfax, VA – May 6, 2026 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring term from The Leapfrog…
Read MoreThe art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has been approved for a funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients’ self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Led by John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer, this project will expand the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enabling patients to…
Read MoreA guide to behavioral and mental healthcare at Inova
Not all mental health struggles look the same. Inova offers a full range of behavioral health services across Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, from routine check-ins with your primary care doctor all the way to emergency psychiatric care. Here’s a simple guide to help you or someone you love find the right…
Read MoreNew study shows AI alerts help more heart patients get life-saving valve disease care
A major new national study led by Inova cardiologist Wayne Batchelor, MD, MHS, MBA, shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and treat serious heart valve disease sooner – especially for patients who are frequently undertreated, despite availability of effective valve therapies. Dr. Batchelor, an interventional cardiologist and President of Inova’s Medicine Service…
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