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Kate’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…
Read MoreHernia surgery: what you need to know
Michael G. Svestka, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in hernia surgery at Inova. His practice focuses on complex hernia repairs, and he is a high-volume abdominal wall reconstruction specialist with experience in both open and minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgical approaches. He sees patients in the office at Fairfax, Virginia. There are…
Read MoreNutrition nuggets: protein
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 MoreInova Recognized as Health System of the Year by Press Ganey
HX25 Award honors a health system that has achieved outstanding results through innovative approaches, strategic leadership, and a focus on improving the well-being of its communities Fairfax, VA – Feb. 3, 2025 – Inova has been named the HX25 Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, the leading provider of experience measurement, analytics, and…
Read MoreInova becomes first in the mid-Atlantic region to offer GammaTile Therapy for brain tumors
Revolutionary technology for brain tumor treatment gives Brian new hope Brian Johnson has been through a lot since he was first diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2016. In addition to its effect on his kidney, the cancer eventually spread to his left lung and his brain. Again and again, with the support of his wife,…
Read MoreInova conducts Northern Virginia Community Health Assessment survey
What are the greatest strengths of our community? What are the most important health issues? What would most improve your quality of life and the lives of those in your community? Inova is conducting a short, anonymous survey through March to identify the most pressing health-related needs in Northern Virginia. Your input will help inform…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital named Level IV maternal care verified facility from The Joint Commission
Falls Church, VA, December 17, 2024 – The Joint Commission’s Maternal Levels of Care (MLC) Verification program, offered in collaboration with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), has named Inova Fairfax Hospitalas a Level IV maternal care verified facility. As a Level IV facility, Inova Fairfax Hospital has demonstrated it can care for…
Read MoreThe Joint Commission recognizes Inova as the first in the nation to achieve Responsible Use of Health Data Certification
To commemorate this achievement, the two organizations hosted a discussion with thought leaders and policymakers on protecting patient data privacy (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois and FAIRFAX, Virginia, December 2, 2024) – Inova has become the first in the nation to achieve The Joint Commission’s Responsible Use of Health Data™ (RUHD) Certification – a groundbreaking new recognition…
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