Expert Commentary
Lettuce be happy: nourishing our minds through food
Poonam Maru, DO is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized. She sees patients in the Inova 360º Concierge Medicine – Elm St. office. As we move…
Read MoreMedicare expands coverage for innovative procedures to treat stubborn high blood pressure
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently completed its analysis of two procedures to help people with tough-to-treat high blood pressure (also known as “resistant hypertension”). The CMS analysis expands insurance coverage to these procedures for Medicare patients. Inova Schar Heart and Vascular offers both procedures – radiofrequency renal denervation (known as rRDN)…
Read MoreInova Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Two hospitals named Top Teaching Hospitals for Fall 2025 Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fall term from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on…
Read MoreBaby with Hirschsprung thrives after expert pediatric surgical care at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
After a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy, Lauren welcomed her second child, a baby boy named Jack, in June 2023 at Inova Loudoun Hospital. All seemed fine, but after two days had elapsed without little Jack passing any stool, the neonatology team at Inova Loudoun Hospital transferred Jack to Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, home to Northern…
Read MoreNew hip and knee replacement methods get you back on your feet sooner
More than a million people undergo hip and knee replacement surgery each year. Though these procedures have become common, they are not all created equal. Your surgeon’s technique and the technology they use play a major role in how you’ll feel in the days and weeks after your procedure. At Inova, we use advanced joint…
Read MoreBreast surgery innovations at Inova: what they mean for you
When you’re facing breast cancer surgery, you deserve more than excellent care. You deserve compassionate, forward-thinking treatment that supports your full recovery and quality of life. At Inova, we’re committed to doing exactly that. Our breast team is using some of the latest innovations to improve outcomes, minimize side effects and help patients feel more…
Read MoreSpecialized care team for Cardiomyopathy improves outcomes
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle itself. While other forms of cardiovascular disease are in the heart’s valves or blood vessels, cardiomyopathy means that the heart muscle doesn’t work as well as it should. Some kinds of cardiomyopathy are common – one in 500 Americans has hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, for example – while others…
Read MoreFeeling “scanxiety”? Here’s how to cope
Alana Yanagida, LCSW, is a behavioral health therapist at the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. The center’s behavioral health team provides counseling and guidance related to cancer screening and prevention. What is scanxiety? Scanxiety is emotional distress – fear, anxiety and worry – related to medical scans, imaging and tests. Although the term…
Read MoreWhy subspecialized cancer care matters
John Deeken, MD, is president of the Inova Schar Cancer and Medical Director for the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is board-certified in medical oncology and specializes in head and neck cancers. When you or someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, one of the most important decisions you face is choosing…
Read MoreUnderstanding your annual wellness exam
Madhu Henry, MD is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Henry is dedicated to the prevention of disease, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management and their cumulative risk on the cardiovascular system. She integrates Western and Eastern medicine to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes. She sees patients in…
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