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Virginia Hospital Can Now Bring ER to Crash Victims, NBC Washington
Inova’s new FACT*R protocol can bring the life-saving resources found in a hospital emergency room to the scene of a crash. News4’s David Culver has the exclusive look at the new effort.
Read MoreD.C. pregnancy app lands investment, partnership with Inova, Washington Business Journal
The partnership comes as the company looks to increase market share, enter the Medicaid market and scale its operations. Read more.
Read MoreInova Announces Dedication, Grand Opening of State-of-the-Art Inova Schar Cancer Institute
New medical innovation campus to be home to most advanced cancer care in D.C. region March 19, 2019, Fairfax, Virginia – This spring, Inova Health System will celebrate its position at the forefront of cancer diagnosis and treatment with the opening of the new flagship location of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute in Fairfax, the…
Read MoreThe surgeon general: CEO Stephen Jones is drafting his battle plan for Inova
The cancer surgeon is a very different CEO for Northern Virginia’s dominant health system. Read more.
Read MoreKnow the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke
Leesburg, VA – Since time is critical in stroke treatment, recognizing the signs of a stroke can save a life. The faster a stroke patient gets to the emergency room, the better chance for a positive outcome. Signs of Stroke in Men and Women Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one…
Read MoreShare the luck! Donate blood and save up to three lives!
Inova Blood Donor Services is hosting its annual St Patrick’s Day event—this time extended to a three day event! Share your life-saving blood and join in the fun between Friday, March 15, 2019, and Sunday, March 17, 2019, at any of the three Inova Blood Donor Center locations. All donors will receive a St. Patrick’s…
Read MoreLoudoun Half Races 8k, Half Marathon, Fun Run, LoCo Challenge Produced by the Ashburn Area Running Club
The Ashburn Area Running Club’s Loudoun Half Races, presented by Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center, is proud to announce the sixth running of the Loudoun Half, 8k and one mile Fun Run on April 6 and 7. The LoCo Challenge, an opportunity to run both the 8k and the Half…
Read MoreFour Inova Hospitals Receive Five-star CMS Rating
Exclusive DC Metropolitan Rating for Second Year Falls Church, VA,– The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services today released the results of Hospital Care, its five-star quality ratings for hospitals nationwide. Four Inova hospitals received 5 stars: Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital. Inova Health System…
Read MoreInova’s Own ‘Good Doctor’ Targets Abdominal Cancers
Surgical oncologist administers ‘hot chemotherapy’ regimen It’s the kind of story made for TV: A woman with a life-threatening case of colon cancer comes to Inova for cutting-edge treatment that delivers a one-two punch to her disease, beating back tumors and returning her to better health. With the arrival of surgical oncologist Lana Bijelic, MD,…
Read MoreCancer Research Spotlights Innovation
Inova grants foster cutting-edge studies with power to transform care When potentially deadly melanoma spreads, growing numbers of patients are offered immunotherapy to unleash the immune system’s power to kill cancer cells. But only some cancer patients respond to immunotherapy — perplexing doctors hoping to rein in the threat. Now Inova scientists are among the…
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