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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital earns Magnet with Distinction®, ANCC’s highest honor for Nursing Excellence
Also recognized for 9 “Exemplars” for top performance Mount Vernon, VA — Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) is proud to announce it earned Magnet with Distinction®, marking the hospital’s second Magnet designation. IMVH joins Inova Loudoun Hospital in achieving Magnet’s highest honor. Magnet with Distinction is an elite, top-tier recognition awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing…
Read MoreBreast cancer screening and detection: 5 frequently asked questions
Kathleen Harden, MD is a breast oncology physician, board-certified in medical oncology and internal medicine at Inova Schar Cancer. She has a special interest and conducts research in the management of breast cancer. Her research is focused on early phase clinical trials in breast cancer, breast cancer genomics and individualized treatment for patients based on…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrates 50 years of caring for the community
Hospital opened in 1976 as a 76-bed community hospital and has grown into a regional leader in orthopedics, rehabilitation, behavioral health and more Mount Vernon, VA — Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is celebrating 50 years of serving the Mount Vernon and Richmond Highway communities, marking five decades of growth, innovation and commitment to providing high-quality…
Read MoreFall back with ease: Five tips for the time change
Cecilia Young, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician with more than 30 years of experience caring for patients. Since joining Inova 360° Concierge Medicine in 2022, she has focused on building long-term, trusted relationships and providing personalized care for every stage of adulthood. A Northern Virginia physician since 1999, Dr. Young is proud to…
Read MoreStaying strong as you age
David Gordon, MD is a primary care is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified family medicine physician, he brings more than two decades of clinical expertise to Inova. His experience spans a wide range of medical disciplines, with a special focus on managing chronic health conditions, mental health diagnoses…
Read MoreInova Stem Cell Transplant and Immunotherapy Program offers advanced cellular therapy
Inova Schar Cancer is Northern Virginia’s only FACT-accredited health system There is an exciting new frontier in the fight against cancer: Immunotherapy is transforming cancer treatment by harnessing the power of the body’s own immune system to identify and attack cancer cells. Inova Schar Cancer is expanding access to these treatments through advanced cellular therapies.…
Read MoreColleen’s story: cystic fibrosis patient celebrates 28 years since double lung transplant at Inova
Since her diagnosis at less than 2 years old, Colleen Adamson has learned to live with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up, which affects the lungs, digestive tract, sinuses and other organs in the body. Throughout her childhood, adolescence and young adulthood, Colleen dealt with the medications,…
Read MoreInova experts highlight critical connections between pregnancy and heart health in preeminent international medical journal
Three-part series in The Lancet examines cardiovascular risk before, during and after pregnancy as a window into women’s lifelong heart health FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Pregnancy can provide an important window into a woman’s cardiovascular health, revealing previously unrecognized heart disease and identifying women at increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life. A new…
Read MoreMinimally invasive spine surgery technology makes outpatient spine care possible at Inova
In general, minimally invasive surgery refers to procedures performed using small incisions with the aid of specialized instruments such as tubes, cameras or endoscopes, rather than the larger incisions used in traditional open surgery. The goal of minimally invasive surgery is to minimize collateral tissue damage while achieving the same surgical objectives and outcomes as…
Read More“Boy, 18, Who Was Hit by a Car and in a Coma, Overcomes the Odds to Run Cross Country,” TODAY, August, 28, 2026
A national TODAY feature highlights the remarkable recovery of Bensten Schone, a McLean teenager who was critically injured at age 6 after being struck by a car while sledding. Airlifted to Inova Fairfax Hospital with a fractured skull and severe traumatic brain injury, Bensten spent more than two weeks in a medically induced coma and…
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