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U.S. News & World Report names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital among top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Neonatology
Fairfax, VA – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized among the top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the country for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or…
Read More“Should Runners Be Worried About Colon Cancer?,” Runner’s World, September 19, 2025
While endurance running is widely celebrated for its health benefits, a trailblazing study led by Tim Cannon, MD, Sheridan Director of the Molecular Tumor Board and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer, reveals a surprising link to colon cancer risk. Featured in Runner’s World, the research opens important conversations around screening…
Read MoreInova Health President & CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, honored with Award of Excellence by Joint Commission
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health is pleased to announce that J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Inova, has been recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence by Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through healthcare accreditation and certification. The Award of Excellence annually…
Read MoreEP innovations at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular
Bachmann bundle and PFA Reducing AFib risk for patients with pacemakers A pacemaker implantation is often recommended for patients who present with a heart rhythm that is too slow. However, using established methods for pacemaker implantation sometimes results in the onset of atrial fibrillation (AFib), which occurs in 30 to 50% of patients within the…
Read MoreConcise clinical guidance: evaluation and management of cardiogenic shock
Cardiogenic shock is a complex, multifactorial syndrome with up to 50 percent short-term mortality. While AMI is a well-known cause, non-AMI etiologies – especially heart failure – can be more subtle and harder to detect. Patients may present with mild hypotension or fatigue yet show early signs of hypoperfusion such as rising lactate, worsening renal…
Read MoreA second chance at adventure after lung transplant
Jenny Simpson was an adventurous spirit – the kind of person who would try anything once and met life’s challenges with equanimity and calm. Jenny loved her family and friends dearly and was very giving. A resident of Richmond, VA, she worked at Giant Food for 35 years, starting as a cashier and working her…
Read MoreImproving cardiomyopathy care using multidisciplinary expertise
New therapies and advances in genetic testing have changed the landscape of cardiomyopathy care, and specialized expertise can mean more healthy years for patients. The Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program provides cardiovascular care to patients with all forms of cardiomyopathy including: Whether a cardiomyopathy is common – one in 500 Americans has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, for…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine: What you need to know
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an updated immunization schedule, including new guidance for the 2025–26 COVID-19 vaccine. Where to get vaccinated: We will continue to monitor CDC guidance and share updates as recommendations evolve. ~ Updated October 23, 2025
Read MoreNearly half of Northern Virginians impacted by addiction, according to new Inova survey
Inova highlights need to action, education and awareness in 7th year of Act on Addiction Campaign Fairfax, VA – Today, Inova released new data finding nearly half of adults in Northern Virginia are either personally impacted by substance use or know someone who is, with even higher numbers among millennials. Inova released the survey data…
Read MoreSeven ways to prevent falls
Falls can cause broken bones and head injuries More than 30% of people older than 65 – and 50% of those living in long-term care facilities – fall each year. These falls can cause everything from broken bones to severe head injuries and even death. In many cases, these falls could have been prevented through more…
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