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Inova Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program: A Groundbreaking First Year Exceeds Expectations
Faran Polani, MD, is a hematology-oncology fellow with Inova Health System. When I began looking for a hematology-oncology fellowship, I wanted a program that balanced clinical experience with research opportunities. As I learned more about Inova’s Hematology-Oncology Fellowship Program, I grew excited at the prospect of applying. Inova’s quickly expanding research center, combined with the…
Read MoreInova Invests More than $321 Million in Northern Virginia Health Outcomes
2022 Community Report showcases commitment to health equity and access to quality care Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System has released its 2022 Community Report, highlighting the system’s significant investment in the Northern Virginia community. The investment is a testament to Inova’s continued dedication to enhancing excellence in patient care; a commitment to team member…
Read MoreHere Comes the Sun: What You Should Know About Sunscreen Alternatives
Patricia Lucey, MD, is a specialty care physician who is board-certified in dermatology. She believes in the importance of early clinical detection and full body examinations to prevent and catch skin cancer at an early stage. Dr. Lucey provides care at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in…
Read MoreInova’s Heart and Vascular Programs Receive $75 Million Gift from Dwight and Martha Schar
Institute will be renamed to Inova Schar Heart and Vascular; Schars offer challenge to Northern Virginia community Falls Church, VA – Today Inova announced a transformational gift from long-time supporters of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar, to support the hospital system’s heart and vascular programs. The Schars’ gift of $75 million – one of the…
Read MoreHow Testicular Cancer Affects Sexual Health
Inger Rosner, MD, is a board-certified urologic oncologist at Inova Scar Cancer Institute’s Genitourinary Cancer Program. Dr. Rosner has published dozens of papers based on her research in the field of urologic oncology. She answers common questions about testicular cancer and sexual health, and provides hope for those with this diagnosis. Finding out you have…
Read MoreIBS vs IBD – Why the Right Diagnosis Matters
Jean Donet, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine at Inova Gastroenterology in Fairfax. Dr. Donet specializes in the evaluation and treatment of patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as endoscopic procedures. Your bowels often determine how you feel – especially if your gastrointestinal (GI) tract is…
Read MoreInova Opens First Post-Acute Care Hospital in Region
Fairfax, VA – Inova is pleased to announce the opening of the new Inova Select Specialty Hospital in partnership with Select Medical. Located within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the new hospital celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 and will welcome the first patients May 23. The Specialty Hospital is the…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the New Nasal Spray for Migraine
Laura Cinski, MD, is a specialty care physician board-certified in general neurology and headache medicine. She is the medical director of the Inova Headache Program. Almost 40 million people in the United States have migraine. Worldwide, it’s the second leading cause of disability after low back pain among people of all ages, and the leading…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Opens Veatch Behavioral Health Unit
Fairfax, VA – Inova marked the opening of the new Veatch Behavioral Health Unit at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital with a ribbon-cutting event. The adult inpatient unit, made possible by philanthropic support from Jeffrey and Amiya Veatch, expands much needed access to behavioral health care in our community, increasing bed capacity at Inova Mount Vernon…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month: Celebrating Oncology Nurses
Anyone who has experienced a hospital stay or managed a chronic condition knows the impact nurses have on patients and their families. Not only do nurses deliver exceptional healthcare, but they also offer advocacy, support — and even friendship. During National Nurses Month each May, the American Nurses Association celebrates nurses who lead, excel…
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