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Do I need a flu shot? (Hint: The Flu is NOT just a bad cold.)
Bad Bug Flu shot is key to preventing disease If you think the flu is just a really bad cold, continue reading. The flu is actually a contagious disease that can lead to serious illness such as pneumonia, and may even require hospitalization. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best…
Read MoreArlington, VA resident drops 190 pounds with surgery (and education) from Inova
In it to win it A local Navy veteran and I.T. specialist turns to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for the medical intervention, education and support he needs to transform his weight loss battle Two summers ago, when John George’s weight reached 470 pounds, the 6’4″ information technology specialist knew he had to do something about…
Read MoreFlexible nursing shifts at Inova Fair Oaks are a win-win for RNs
Good Timing A new nursing shift model began in August at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and based on its success, it is now expanding to other units in the hospital. The new model involves four-, six- and eight-hour day shifts, as opposed to one traditional 12-hour shift. After analyzing the workload of registered nurses (RNs)…
Read MoreNurses from Inova Alexandria Hospital pitch in for local events
Community-Minded Although the nurses at Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) are dedicated to treating patients and assisting caregivers, their care extends beyond the hospital’s campus. You might see them organizing a food drive so that a local shelter can keep its pantry stocked, or hosting educational events at a senior center to emphasize the importance of…
Read MoreLocal bride walks safely down the aisle thanks to Inova ER, Orthopedic and PT teams
A Successful Walk Down the Aisle A local bride-to-be broke her ankle badly enough to require orthopedic surgery. Thank goodness the Inova Alexandria ER, Orthopedic, and Physical Therapy teams helped coordinate her care to ensure she was safe and stable on her wedding day. One afternoon, a few months before her wedding last year, Brooke…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Recruiting Patients for ASCO’s Groundbreaking TAPUR Clinical Trial
Trial Will Learn From Use of Approved Targeted Cancer Therapies Matched to Tumor Genomic Profile Falls Church, VA — Inova Schar Cancer Institute announced today it is recruiting patients for the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) first-ever clinical trial, the Targeted Agent and Profiling Utilization Registry (TAPUR) Study. The trial will evaluate molecularly targeted…
Read MoreStroke survivor’s book provides insights and hope for survivors
After a Stroke, This Northern Virginia Resident Shares His Message of Prevention and Hope Stroke survivor and philanthropist Mark Moore can now add “author” to his list of credentials with the publication of his inspiring book, A Stroke of Faith Philanthropist and Northern Virginia resident Mark Moore was a hard-charging business owner back in 2007…
Read MoreWant to get your genome sequenced? At Inova, you’ll soon be able to. Washington Business Journal
The Northern Virginia health giant’s new partnership will give consumers a glimpse into their DNA. Read more.
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and Loudoun Breast Health Network to Host Annual Free Community Event: Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month LEESBURG, VA – To commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Loudoun County, Inova Loudoun Hospital Life with Cancer and the Loudoun Breast Health Network are hosting Pathways to Survivorship: A Breast Cancer Survivors’ Retreat on Saturday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at The National Conference Center,…
Read MoreFocus on Inova Fairfax Nurses: Dan Blair, RN, BSN, Pediatrics
A Passion for Kids Dan Blair, RN, BSN Pediatrics Dan Blair’s interest in becoming a pediatric nurse began at 19 when he worked for three summers at a camp in Virginia for children with disabilities and chronic illnesses. “Having the experience with those kids at a summer camp and helping to take the everyday stress and social…
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