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U.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Medical Campus #1 in Virginia and DC
Inova Gynecology and Neurology Rank Nationally Falls Church, VA – Inova is proud to announce that once again, Inova Health System has been recognized as the region’s leading health system. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) claimed the top spot in the U.S. News & World Report 2021-22 Best Hospitals report with a number one overall…
Read MoreInova Awards $240K in Community Health Fund Grants to Local Nonprofits
Falls Church, VA — Inova Health System awarded $240,000 in Community Health Fund grants to 14 local nonprofit organizations this month. The Community Health Fund is an opportunity for Inova to invest in the community through partnerships that address population health needs and promote equity for all. These partnerships reinforce Inova’s ability to provide world-class…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Now Offering Advanced Joint Replacement Technology
Alexandria, VA – As part of Inova’s continued investment in the latest surgical technology, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) is proud to offer Mako SmartRobotics™ for hip and knee procedures. Mako technology allows for more precise and accurate placement of the implants around the joints, reducing complications, pain and recovery time. “Mako technology allows me…
Read MorePatricia’s Story — Come Back from Back and Neck Pain
For almost a decade, Patricia Gorgone has faced a series of back and neck injuries. Each time, Ali Moshirfar, MD and Inova’s Spine Program were there for her. Patricia Gorgone is a woman at the top of her game. A CEO for a proposal consulting firm, she spends her days meeting with clients, managing staff…
Read MoreEarly Study Finds MGC018 Active in Resistant Skin Cancer
Sekwon Jang, MD in medical oncology at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, presented the latest data on the multi-institutional Phase 1 clinical trial for MGC018 at the annual American Society of Clinical Oncology held June 4–8, 2021. What is MGC018? MGC018 is an investigational drug developed by MacroGenics that is being studied for the treatment of…
Read MorePancreatic Cancer Prevention and Warning Signs
Jennifer L. Gnerlich, MD, FACS, FSSO is a specialty care physician in general surgery and complex general surgical oncology at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She specializes in upper Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and carcinomatosis. With the recent deaths of Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Alex Trebek, more people want to know about pancreatic cancer. While not a…
Read MoreColorectal Cancer Screening Should Begin at Age 45
Arthur Winer, MD, is a specialty care physician at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Dr. Winer is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology and medical oncology. He is a practicing gastrointestinal medical oncologist and has clinical interests in colorectal, esophageal, gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic cancers. For decades, experts advised people to begin colorectal cancer screening at age…
Read MoreAlexandria City Council Approves Development Agreements to Transform Landmark Mall Site into Mixed-Use Community and State-of-the-Art Medical Campus
At its July 6 meeting, the Alexandria City Council unanimously approved the redevelopment agreements for the site of the former Landmark Mall, which will result in up to approximately four million square feet of new development. The project will be anchored by the relocation and expansion of Inova’s new state-of-the-art Alexandria Hospital bringing more than…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Recruiting Patients for AFib Stroke Prevention Device Clinical Trial
Matthew W. Sherwood, MD, MHS, is an Inova interventional cardiologist, Director of Inova’s Left Atrial Appendage Closure/WATCHMAN Program and Co-Director of Inova’s Structural Heart Disease Program. Dr. Sherwood is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. Millions of Americans have atrial fibrillation (AFib) and take oral anticoagulant medication (blood thinners) every day. These…
Read MoreMissed Healthcare During the Pandemic? How to Get Back on Track
During the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people couldn’t — or wouldn’t — get routine healthcare. Their doctor’s office may have been closed, or they avoided medical visits due to concerns about COVID-19 exposure. As a result, tens of thousands of Americans missed cancer screenings, vaccinations, and other preventive services. Though the worst of…
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