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Got Carpal Tunnel, Neuroma or Raynaud’s? Our Peripheral Nerve Center Can Help
Q & A with John Barbour, MD, FACS, Medical Director of the Peripheral Nerve Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital The peripheral nervous system is the system of nerves outside of our brain and spinal cord, the nerves that help our brain communicate with the rest of our body. While we specialize in treating the…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Now Providing Hospital Elder Life Program Services
Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital is now a part of the innovative Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). This free program works to improve the hospital experience for older patients. Being in the hospital can disrupt normal routines. Coping with these changes and the stress of illness can slow patient recovery. HELP staff and volunteers…
Read MoreThirty Years of Cardiac Support
Mended Hearts celebrates anniversary at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus In September, the local chapter of Mended Hearts celebrated 30 years of supporting the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) community. Mended Hearts, a national organization and the largest peer-to-peer cardiac support network in the world, brings volunteers who have already had heart surgery into the rooms of…
Read MoreWhy Do Physicians Watch Cholesterol So Closely?
Q&A with Lama Alsamara, MD, who specializes in internal medicine at Inova Medical Group – Falls Church I closely watch cholesterol because it’s the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and stroke. That said, monitoring cholesterol is tricky. To begin with, your body needs some cholesterol. In addition, there are two main types of…
Read MoreHalloween Blood Donation Event
Sterling, VA – Blood Shortages are Scary! Help us boost the supply available for patients in our community and join us at our Halloween Center Event on October 31!! As a thank you, all donors will receive a themed long-sleeved Halloween t-shirt*! Plus, we’ll have special snacks (“Frankenfurters,” cupcakes and more!) and decorations! All blood…
Read MoreDon’t Forget Your Flu Shot
Annual vaccine is the best way to prevent the flu The flu virus is not fun. It causes high fever, headaches, body pains, extreme fatigue, sore throat, cough and other unpleasant symptoms. While some cases of flu are mild, others can be more serious and even life-threatening. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Read MoreDialysis Patients in Northern Virginia Have a New Option at the Falls Church Somatus Dialysis Center
Somatus and Inova introduce new dialysis center to Falls Church community, including in-home dialysis services September 2018 – Lt. Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax joined community physicians and team members from Inova for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of the Somatus dialysis center in Falls Church, VA. The new dialysis center is located at…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again
Highest national honor recognizes commitment to nursing excellence FAIRFAX, VA – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital attained Magnet recognition for the third time, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practices. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest…
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America®
Falls Church, Virginia – Inova Health System has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. The top one hundred workplaces were honored at the Fitbit Captivate Conference in Chicago on September 20, 2018. The winning organizations were honored for their commitment to employee health and exceptional corporate wellness programming. Over 1,000…
Read MoreThe Role of Cholesterol in Your Health and Tips to Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
An Inova Medical Group health coach explains role of cholesterol in your health and tips on how you can maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Download low cholesterol recipes for Asian Patties and Greek Salad from Inova Medical Group Health Coach
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