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Inova Medical Group and Inova Alexandria Hospital team up to open new OB-GYN practice
A New Care Option for Women Inova Medical Group, in association with Inova Alexandria Hospital, recently opened a newly constructed OB-GYN/primary care office in Shirlington. The new office is located in Shirlington Gateway at 2800 S. Shirlington Road, Suite 706, Arlington. The practice focuses on comprehensive patient services for women. Website: OB-GYN and primary care…
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Renaissance man finds relief with shoulder replacement procedures at Inova Alexandria Hospital For Jerry Namken, PhD, having both shoulders replaced was a dream come true. Having suffered from severe pain and loss of motion in his shoulders, the 65-year-old retired agricultural economist and former cowboy suffered from painful arthritis that made it difficult to do…
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Hip and knee replacements at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital gave Mary Glaunert a new lease on life At 70, Mary Glaunert wasn’t about to let the pain in her hip hold her back from visiting her four children who live across the country or being able to attend her grandchildren’s high school and college events.…
Read MoreInova Weight Loss Services offer promise for couples trying to conceive
Weight Loss for Fertility Starting a family can be a bumpy road for some couples, especially when weight gets in the way. Obesity can cause fertility problems in both women and men. Research shows that obesity can also contribute to pregnancy problems such as hypertension, miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, stillbirth, gestational diabetes and an increased need for…
Read MoreState-of-the-art retinal procedure at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital restores patient’s vision
Seeing is Believing Katherine Austin was in the middle of an intense fitness class two winters ago when she noticed a sudden loss in her vision. Having completed a rigorous series of burpees, pull-ups and sit-ups, she glanced at the chalkboard to see the next exercise on her trainer’s list. There was just one problem.…
Read MoreInova Leaders in Gynecologic Cancer and Proteomic Research to Spearhead Cancer Moonshot’s APOLLO Program
APOLLO will accelerate the understanding and application of proteogenomics in cancer treatment FALLS CHURCH, VA – October 17, 2016 – Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden announced updates related to the federal Moonshot for Cancer program, which aims to make a decade’s worth of progress in the fight against cancer in…
Read MoreInova Rehabilitation Center helps local civil engineer return to a normal life
A Stroke of Luck Life changed overnight for Arthur Osgood, a civil engineer and retired Army colonel from Great Falls, Virginia, last May 25. He had a stroke. When he woke up he couldn’t walk, sit up, move his torso or control anything on the left side of his body. “He was essentially helpless,” says…
Read MoreNew Mount Vernon Emergency Department nears completion
The Wait Is Almost Over Construction of the new Veatch Family Emergency Department of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital remains on pace for opening on November 16, 2016. The new 29,000-square-foot facility will feature: 1. 35 larger and more private treatment rooms 2. Seven new “fast track” treatment rooms – fast care for less serious injuries…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital turns 40
A Proud Past and Promising Future During the 1950s and ’60s, Washington quickly grew from a small government town into a major metropolitan city, and people were on the move. New housing sprang up in suburban areas all across the region, including Northern Virginia. With these new residents came the need for expanded medical care…
Read MoreEmergency care: Know when and where to go
Doctor’s Office? ER? Urgent care center? Where should you go when illness or injury strikes? Knowing whether to go to a primary care office, urgent care clinic or Emergency Room (ER) is essential. It is lifesaving knowledge that can also save you time and money. Here’s a brief guide. Primary Care Providers To maintain and…
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