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Inova Invests in Digital Pathology Software Company Deciphex
Partnership will aid in development and validation of AI tool to enhance productivity FAIRFAX, Va. — Inova Personalized Health Accelerator (IPHA) announced today an investment in Deciphex, a company developing digital pathology applications for clinical and toxicologic pathology. These applications triage high volume, low complexity samples, allowing pathologists to focus on the more difficult, critical content…
Read MoreRina Bansal, MD, MBA, Named President of Inova Alexandria Hospital
Falls Church, VA – Inova this week announced that Rina Bansal, MD, MBA has been named President of Inova Alexandria Hospital, effective May 1, 2019. She takes on this role after serving as acting President since November 2018. Earlier this year, Inova Alexandria earned 4 stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid and received…
Read MoreCritical Need for Rh Negative Blood Type Donors and Platelet Donors Continues
Sterling, VA – The Washington, DC region is experiencing a critical shortage of Rh Negative red blood cells. Inova Blood Donor Services is in immediate need of donations from individuals with blood types of O-, A-, and B -. Donors are needed as soon as possible to re-stock our supply to ensure patients from across…
Read More“MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU” DONATION EVENT!
It is almost time for our second Annual May the Fourth Be with You Donor Center Event! Join us at any of three donation center locations on Saturday, May 4, 2019, to participate. All donors will receive a themed t-shirt* as a thank you for their donation. Plus, all donors will be automatically entered…
Read MoreInova Dedicates Inova Schar Cancer Institute alongside Patients, Cancer Survivors, Community Supporters and Elected Officials
New state-of-the-art cancer center emphasizes patient-centric mission, “Cancer. Care. We do both.” April 25, 2019, Fairfax, Virginia – On April 24, Inova Health System celebrated its place at the forefront of state-of-the-art cancer care and research with the dedication of the new flagship location of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. The facility, a department of…
Read MoreJohn Deeken, MD named President, Inova Schar Cancer Institute
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Inova, Northern Virginia’s largest non-profit healthcare provider, announces that John Deeken, MD, has been named President of Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He will also serve as Medical Director for the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program. The appointment coincides with the dedication of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute’s new flagship location…
Read MoreInova to open $150 million cancer center in Fairfax County, The Washington Post
The Inova Health System hospital network held a grand opening ceremony Wednesday for a $150 million cancer treatment center in Fairfax County that will incorporate a patient’s genetic information in plans for treatment. Read more.
Read MoreVirginia Cancer Center Combines Innovative Treatments With Yoga, Spa Services, NBC Washington
A new cancer treatment center at Inova Fairfax Hospital will encompass everything from surgery to spa services. News4’s Julie Carey reports.
Read MoreCritically low blood donations during spring break have caused local shortage
Sterling, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services has experienced higher than usual patient needs that have critically depleted the Type O blood inventory and the platelet inventory of all blood types. Donors are needed now to meet the needs of patients in our community. If you are Type O Positive, O Negative, A Negative or…
Read MoreA Tale From the Heart
Inova doctor’s inspiring medical story convinces patient to undergo open aortic surgery Raymond Fernandez had already been through extensive treatment for his abdominal aortic aneurysm. To have it repaired, he had undergone minimally invasive endovascular procedures with a specialist twice in the past 10 years. So he was feeling deeply depressed and confused when he…
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