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Generous donations contribute to rehab, emergency care services
The Transformation of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated a watershed moment in its history when it formally dedicated the new Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower on December 9, 2014, at an event celebrated by the Moores, their family and friends, community leaders and Inova employees. The Mark and Brenda Moore…
Read MoreNew Men’s Health Clinic coming this summer
NEW Men’s Health Clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its new men’s health clinic this summer! The clinic specializes in treating the unique conditions associated with male health, including BPH (enlargement of the prostate), prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction and wellness. The program offers all the…
Read More2015 Reunions for Patients and their families
2015 Patient Reunions Some of the great traditions of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital are the annual Patient Reunion Picnics each September on the hospital grounds. Each fall, we welcome back former patients and their families served by Inova Joint Replacement Center and Inova Rehabilitation Center to catch up and renew acquaintances. Please save these dates,…
Read MoreAnother ‘first’ for Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Gold Seal of Approval Inova Rehabilitation Center of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been awarded its first-ever Gold Seal of Approval™ Disease-Specific Designation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for stroke rehabilitation. The Center was evaluated during a rigorous on-site review conducted earlier this year, and has been awarded a two-year certification. Inova Rehabilitation Center was…
Read MoreLocal stroke patient gets successful treatment at Inova’s Lorton HealthPlex
Expert care in his time of need Having just moved to Lorton, John and Joanne Donahue were still growing accustomed to their new surroundings. But last May, when they needed help and they needed it fast, they knew just where to go. It was 4 a.m. when John, 78, woke up and was unable to…
Read MoreUrologist at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital helps firefighter overcome prostate cancer with robotic surgery
Firefighter Takes Action to Extinguish His Cancer Four years ago, when firefighter/paramedic Dwan Starks had a prostate exam, his high prostate-specific antigen (PSA) score signaled that something might be wrong. Given his family history of prostate cancer, Starks’ urologist closely monitored his PSA level over the next few years. So last year, when his PSA…
Read MoreDance instructor takes strides to overcome knee pain through minimally invasive surgery
Forward Leap A dancer her entire life, Karen Salb loves instructing aspiring young dancers at her Hobbs, New Mexico, dance studio. Ever since she danced her way to success in the Miss New Mexico pageant when she was in her teens, Salb has built her career around her passion for ballet. Last May, however, Salb’s…
Read MoreCertified nurse midwives provide safe, personalized care for women who are expecting
Helping Hand If you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant, you may want to consider including a midwife in your birth plan. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital has a team of certified nurse midwives (CNMs), who offer personalized care that puts moms’ priorities first. “We are really looking at what the woman desires from her birth…
Read MoreSafe solutions are now available for women whose pregnancies are high-risk
High-Return Solutions for High-Risk Pregnancies Women who have high-risk or complicated pregnancies now can make an appointment with a specialist on Inova Fair Oaks Medical Campus. Moustafa Hassan, MD, who specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, has an office in the new Professional Office Building (where the Cancer Center is located). High-risk pregnancy issues are common, notes…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital takes steps to ease patients’ pain while on hospital visits
Easing the Pain Pain is a common occurrence in a hospital, whether it is a byproduct of the healing process or a symptom of an underlying disease process. To better control that pain, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is planning to expand its pain services to include chronic pain treatment alongside its acute pain treatment. Acute…
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