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Nearly 50 years of cardiac surgery innovation and excellence
In 1977, Inova established a dedicated program for patients who required surgical intervention for cardiovascular disease. Over the past five decades, we have remained committed to serving our community by providing the full spectrum of contemporary cardiovascular surgical care and developing well-equipped, talented surgical and critical care teams to ensure excellent outcomes. As a result, Inova…
Read MoreInova Community Health Opportunities accepting 2025 applications
Fairfax, VA – March 17, 2025 – Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our communities. Inova is now accepting Inova Community Health Opportunities applications from eligible local non-profit community partners for projects and programs that are aligned with our Community…
Read MoreFood for thought: nutrition and brain 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 MoreSame-day joint replacement? It’s possible at Inova
Max Lingamfelter, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. His clinical areas of interest include robotic joint replacement, direct anterior hip replacement and complex and challenging revision cases. He sees patients at Inova Sports Medicine in Arlington. Hip and knee replacement surgeries are highly effective for treating osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid…
Read MoreNutrition nuggets: supplements
Sheila Hautbois, PA-C, is a physician assistant with a master’s degree in public health who is also a certified health education specialist and a certified lifestyle educator. As 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…
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak: What you need to know
With recent measles outbreaks across the country, Inova remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads through the air and can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The best way to protect yourself and others is…
Read MoreThe Ironman of Inova: patient makes full recovery after 44 days on ECMO
Multidisciplinary care and teamwork at its finest Steve Shelton, 35, of Martinsburg, WV, made Inova history when he broke the record for Inova’s longest-ever time on veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA ECMO). Steve was on VA ECMO for 44 days – 10 times longer than the average duration, providing a chance for his heart and…
Read MoreKate’s complex journey reaches a new chapter with a new heart
Kate Markey is an expert at beating the odds. Although only in her early-50s, Kate is successfully managing the aftermath of cardiac amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis, having survived congestive heart failure, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, a stem cell transplant and a heart transplant, all related to the condition. Her story illustrates why the coordinated, multidisciplinary care…
Read MoreIntegrated palliative care support throughout patient journey
When patients face the potential need for a left ventricular assist device or heart transplantation, Inova integrates palliative care as part of our collaborative, multidisciplinary team to ensure patients’ concerns around symptoms and goals for their care are understood by the care team. At the onset of every patient’s journey with advanced heart failure, the…
Read MoreTop five reasons to schedule your annual physical
If you had to pick one simple step that will have a big positive impact on many areas of your life, scheduling an annual physical exam with your primary care provider would be a great choice. Here are five reasons why you should make scheduling your annual physical a priority this year. 1. An annual…
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