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8 Ways to Cope with Holiday Sadness During COVID-19
Michael R. Clark, MD, MPH, MBA, is board-certified in psychiatry and a member of the Inova Behavioral Health Services team. After months of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all eager for a return to normal. But with case counts still rising, the holidays will look pretty different this year. Public health agencies are advising…
Read MoreDiet and Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Prevention: How to Get Started
Lauren Fay, RD, CSO, CNSC, is a registered dietitian at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Life With Cancer. She is board-certified in oncology nutrition and nutrition support. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently released new diet and activity guidelines to reduce cancer risk. Great, you might be thinking. One more thing I should be…
Read MoreCoordinated Care and Nursing Excellence Save Dave’s Life – Twice
Former Charlottesville, Virginia resident Dave Schneider was enjoying retirement after 30 years in healthcare roles. He had plenty of time to spend with his two grandchildren, and he had taken up painting as a hobby. In 2018, his wife, Martha, had taken a dream job in healthcare leadership and was dividing her time between Northern…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer Institute Announces Plans to Open Cancer Screening and Prevention Center
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System and its Inova Schar Cancer Institute today announced plans to open a new cancer screening and prevention center on the campus of the Inova Center for Personalized Health. The new 24,000 square-foot center, slated to open in Fall 2021, is being made possible by the generous donation of…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Opens New Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) recently opened a new Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (STICU). The unit has six fully functioning ICU beds and is located on the first floor of the main hospital. The team will care for any trauma, surgical or procedural patients that require an ICU level of care. ILH is deeply grateful…
Read MoreShould You Get a Mammogram During COVID-19?
Lucy De La Cruz, MD, is fellowship-trained in breast surgery and board-certified in general surgery. She specializes in the surgical management of benign and malignant breast disease. In the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people sheltered in place and avoided unnecessary activities outside the home, including elective medical appointments. But it’s a mistake…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Named 2020 Overall Business of the Year by Chamber ALX
Falls Church, VA – The Chamber ALX (Alexandria Chamber of Commerce) named Inova Alexandria Hospital as the 2020 Overall Business of the Year at its annual Best in Business Awards. The award was presented to Rina Bansal, MD, MBA, President of Inova Alexandria Hospital, in recognition of the hospital’s high-quality medical care and commitment to…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Medical Campus Receives ELSO Award for Excellence in Life Support
The Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ELSO) designated Inova Fairfax Medical Campus a Gold Level Center of Excellence for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation- a therapy that has been successful in treating some of Inova’s most critically ill patients, including those with COVID-19. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life support machine that is used during life-threatening reversible…
Read MoreFree Webinar Oct. 17: Can Diet Help Reduce Cancer Risk?
Online Zoom session: Saturday, Oct. 17 – 9 to 11 a.m. Register at inova.org/food4thought Did you know you can help protect yourself against cancer using food? Inova oncology registered dietitian Lauren Fay says that, aside from not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight throughout life is the best way to protect against cancer. Lauren is leading…
Read MoreSpinal Decompression and Fusion Surgery: Mark M’s Story
Dedicated athlete completes a 100-mile bike ride 100 days after spine surgery Mark Mildorf has always loved being active, doing things like running, hiking and cycling. But he began to be bothered by strange leg pain that came and went: he could easily hike a steep trail in the mountains of Peru one week, and…
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