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Beyond medicine: Va. program offers free, ‘life-changing’ support for cancer patients, family, WTOP
StillBrave founder dedicating ultramarathon to children impacted by cancer, Good Morning Washington
“Tattoo Tom” Mitchell will take on the high-endurance ultramarathon for a fourth time, dedicating each mile to a child impacted by cancer. He joined us this morning alongside cancer survivor Loren Jewell and pediatric oncology Nurse Katie Healy, who are also taking part in the race.
Read MoreInova Establishes First In-House Specialty Pharmacy in Region to Care for Patients with Chronic Illnesses
FALLS CHURCH, VA – On May 13, Inova Health System opened its newest pharmacy, named Inova Pharmacy Plus, at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute campus (a service of Inova Fairfax Hospital). This pharmacy is the region’s first in-house, health-system-owned specialty pharmacy. The new pharmacy is radically different than traditional pharmacies in that it is designed…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Hires Nursing Leader, Hematology Oncology Experts
Adds to Multidisciplinary Team of Cancer Care Providers July 18, 2019, Fairfax, Virginia – Inova Schar Cancer Institute, a state-of-the-art cancer care destination in the DC Metro area and a department of Inova Fairfax Hospital, has recruited four new expert cancer care providers to its growing team, including a Senior Director of Nursing, Nancy Bowles,…
Read MoreTeen with cystic fibrosis in need of double lung transplant undergoes successful surgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital
After doctors had to remove both Hannah Goetz’s lungs due to an infection from pneumonia, she underwent a successful double lung transplant at Inova Fairfax Hospital. https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/health/hannah-goetz-back-home-after-double-lung-transplant/291-732091cd-783d-4f4f-af32-c2421ee0d2aa
Read MoreDONATE NOW! Emergency Need for Blood Donations
The Washington DC region is experiencing a critical shortage of blood donations from ALL blood types due to decreased blood donations and increased patient needs for blood transfusions. Summer is always a tough time for blood donations—this year is like none other, there is a nationwide blood shortage. Due to a nationwide blood shortage,…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Receive “Get With the Guidelines” Awards
American Heart Association Award recognizes Inova’s commitment to quality stroke care Falls Church, va ― All five Inova hospitals received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Quality Achievement Award. Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital all received the “Elite Plus” certificate. …
Read MoreJoy of Giving in July Donation Event
Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting a Joy of Giving in July Donation Center Event. The summer season in healthcare is often referred to as “Trauma Season”. Donate blood, platelets, or plasma on July 5, 2019, to help save local lives across the Northern Virginia area. Your gift of time will help patients heal to…
Read MoreDC Area Blood Donors Urgently Needed
Critical Blood Shortages Across the DC Metro Area – Blood Donors Needed Now to Meet Patient Care Needs Sterling, VA – The Washington, DC region is experiencing critical shortages of red blood cells. All donor blood types are needed currently to help ensure patients from Northern Virginia have what they need to heal. Donors are needed as…
Read More2019 Inova Orthopaedics Sports Medicine Summit
Fairfax, VA- May, 17, 2019– The Inova Sports Medicine Department held its 3rd Annual Sports Medicine Summit at the Inova Center for Personalized Health (ICPH). This conference, hosted by Dr. Robin West and Dr. Edward Chang, placed an emphasis on, “Emerging Techniques in Sports Medicine Surgery and Rehabilitation.” Experts from around the country shared their…
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