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Inova expands access to advanced heart imaging with cardiac PET/CT
New imaging option helps doctors evaluate chest pain, blood flow and complex heart conditions with greater precision. Inova Cardiac Diagnostics is now offering cardiac PET/CT at its Willow Oaks location near Inova Fairfax Hospital, bringing one of the most advanced forms of cardiac imaging to patients in Northern Virginia. Cardiac PET/CT is a noninvasive imaging…
Read MoreUV protection and sunscreen: Investing in lifelong skin health
Hannah Rezaian, DO is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics specialist she focuses on helping patients maximize their health and wellbeing through every stage of life – understanding the whole person and partnering to create plans that align with individual goals. Many of us appreciate…
Read MoreInova announces recipients of annual Community Health Opportunities funding in support of local nonprofits
Fairfax, VA – Inova today announced Community Health Opportunities funding for 26 nonprofit organizations working to address the social drivers of health and improve the well-being of Northern Virginia residents. Administered through Inova’s Division of Community Health, the annual funding opportunity supports community-based organizations that provide essential services to under-resourced populations and help address priorities…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer President John Deeken, MD, named to Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives List
FAIRFAX, Va. — John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer and co-director of the Inova Schar Head and Neck Cancer Program, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s 2026 list of the “50 Most Influential Clinical Executive.” This national recognition honors physician and clinical leaders whose impact extends beyond their own organizations to help shape…
Read MoreInova ranked #3 Top Large Health System in the nation by Modern Healthcare and Premier
Multiple Inova Hospitals Recognized Among Nation’s Best Fairfax, VA – Inova has been named the #3 Top Large Health System in the United States in the 2026 15 Top Health Systems study by Modern Healthcare based on an objective quantitative analysis conducted by Premier, Inc., a national leader in healthcare transformation and performance improvement. This ranking places Inova…
Read MoreHernia surgery: What to know and when to seek care
Devon Hawkins, MD, is a board‑certified general surgeon. Her clinical interests include minimally invasive and robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic procedures for hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. She sees patients in Fairfax, Virginia. Hernias are common, but there are still many misconceptions about what they are, how they develop and when treatment is…
Read MoreNutrition nuggets: hydration
With new research published every week and the endless stream of nutrition information and opinions on social media, it can be hard to know what to believe. Tune into this column as Sheila and Stephanie explore another nutrition nugget. Fact or fiction? All adults need to drink exactly eight glasses (64 ounces) of water per…
Read MoreInova hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fairfax, VA – May 6, 2026 – 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 spring term from The Leapfrog…
Read MoreThe art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer awarded funding to implement improved symptom monitoring for patients undergoing cancer treatment
Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has been approved for a funding award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to implement electronic monitoring of patients’ self-reported symptoms during cancer treatment. Led by John Deeken, MD, President of Inova Schar Cancer, this project will expand the use of electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), enabling patients to…
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