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Inova Announces Somatus as New Acute Dialysis Provider
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Inova announced Somatus as its new acute dialysis provider, effective today. As a new dialysis service provider organization, Somatus’ approach to patient care aligns with Inova’s commitment to population health and the belief in early intervention and education leading to reduced chronic illness. “At Inova, we strive to provide comprehensive services across…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Awarded Stroke Designations
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital announced that it has maintained The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Inova Loudoun has these quality designations since 2009. Through a rigorous onsite review, the Joint Commission experts evaluated compliance with stroke-related…
Read MoreD.C.-area hospitals turn to new tool to fight opioid crisis, Washington Business Journal
Rising concerns about the opioid epidemic are causing more health care organizations to try on this technology. Read and watch more.
Read More“The Twig”, Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Junior Auxiliary, Gives $1 Million to Cardiovascular ICU
Healing Hearts Award-winning Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at Inova Alexandria Hospital is renovated and renamed after generous gift from The Twig On January 30, 2017, Inova Alexandria Hospital celebrated the ribbon cutting of The Twig Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), honoring a $1 million pledge by The Twig, the hospital’s junior auxiliary. “When The Twig made…
Read MoreLeg pain when you walk? Inova team helps identify and tackle peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Stepping Out Inova team tackles peripheral artery disease (PAD) Even at age 83, Betsy Hamilton loves to take walks, an activity she’s embraced her entire life after growing up in Scotland. But, about 10 years ago, she developed peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that narrows the arteries — most commonly in the legs —…
Read MoreLung Transplant Gives New Hope to Northern Virginia Woman with Cystic Fibrosis
Breath of Life For Jackie Price, a young professional in Northern Virginia with a zest for life, a lung transplant at Inova has ushered in new hope Three years ago, when Jackie Price began treatment for cystic fibrosis at the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program on Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC), she was determined…
Read MoreSunburn is Serious: Get Tips and Facts on Saving Your Skin
Save Your Skin How dangerous is a sunburn? Summer is here, which means it’s time to step up sun protection. Damage to skin from sunburn can be both long-term and short-term. Immediate effects are sore and red skin that is tender or painful to the touch, followed by peeling and itchiness. However, long-term damage can…
Read MorePower to the Patient at Inova Heart & Vascular Clinical Trials Unit
Power to the Patient Spotlight on the Clinical Trials Unit at Inova Heart & Vascular Institute in Falls Church, VA Clinical trials are used to explore new procedures, medications and processes that have the potential not only to treat patients struggling with an ongoing condition, but also to move medicine forward for patients in the…
Read MoreLocal toddler thrives after lifesaving heart surgery at Inova Children’s Hospital
A Happy Heart Faced with a difficult diagnosis, parents-to-be find comfort and expert care Now two years old, Eliza George was diagnosed with Tetralogy of Fallot while still in utero. With the help of the Inova Children’s Hospital Fetal Care Center in Northern Virginia, her parents Ginny and Erik George were guided through the process of…
Read MoreHip replacement at Inova Fair Oaks brings renewed energy and pain relief to local outdoorsman
A Good Sport An avid hunter and fisherman, Scott Wills looks forward every year to the warmer months when he can venture out into the wilderness to hunt and fish. But last year, the 57-year-old restaurant manager wasn’t sure he would be able to pursue his outdoor passion for the first time in years. “I’d…
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