Expert Commentary
Does your child have allergies or asthma? A pediatric allergy specialist weighs in
Demystifying symptoms, causes and treatments Darlene Mansoor, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained allergy and immunology physician. She serves as Medical Director of Inova Children’s Allergy and Immunology service. Coughing, sniffling, sneezing and wheezing – these symptoms are very common in children during late summer and early fall in the Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, metropolitan…
Read MoreHow to recognize depression and anxiety in kids and teens
Satish Shashidhara, DO, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He serves as the Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inova Behavioral Health Services. As the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have made all too clear, depression and anxiety are increasingly common among children and adolescents. Generally speaking, one in 12 young people…
Read MoreStaying hydrated this summer
Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. With summer upon us,…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Medical Campus Celebrates Magnet® Redesignation for Nursing Excellence
Top-Ranked Hospital in Virginia Achieves Prestigious Honor Following Successful ANCC Site Visit Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) is proud to announce its continued recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital – a distinction considered the gold standard for nursing excellence and a mark of the highest…
Read MoreEating healthy and buying smart with the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. As we…
Read MoreRethink your drink: alcohol and your health
Sheila Hautbois, PA-C, is a physician assistant with a master’s in public health who is also a certified health education specialist and a certified lifestyle educator. A lifestyle medicine specialist, Sheila provides personalized health coaching and patient education with the goal of preventing, treating and reversing chronic disease. Sheila is part of the Inova 360° Concierge…
Read MoreMen’s health matters: your top questions, answered
Marc Childress, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine and sports medicine. He sees patients in the Fairfax Family Practice, An Inova Partner office in Fairfax. Taking care of your health is more than just hitting the gym – it’s about understanding your body, addressing physical and mental well-being, and staying…
Read MoreEat for your health
Ogechi Anyaoku, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. She has a special interest in wellness, nutrition and weight management. Dr. Anyaoku believes in individualized medicine that treats the whole person: body, mind and spirit. It is very important to her to develop a partnership with her patients that is rooted…
Read MoreSeatbelt safety: a lifesaving choice, seen through the eyes of a trauma team
Every day in our trauma center, we see the devastating consequences of car crashes. Some patients arrive with minor injuries, walking away with only bruises. Others are not so fortunate. One common factor that often determines the severity of injuries? Whether or not the person was wearing a seatbelt. As healthcare providers specializing in critical,…
Read MoreWeight loss medication and savings guide
It seems like everyone is talking about GLP-1s – the latest in weight loss medications. Unfortunately, not all insurance providers cover these medications, and they can be expensive to pay for out of pocket, even with online savings card programs, such as GoodRx. Thankfully, Zepbound and Wegovy, two FDA-approved medications, offer some cash-saving options you…
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