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Inova Fairfax Hospital selected as dedicated organ recovery center for the region
Fairfax, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to have been selected by Infinite Legacy, the region’s Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), as the dedicated organ donor recovery center for Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. This designation highlights Inova Fairfax Hospital’s leadership in organ transplantation and positions it as the primary facility for deceased organ…
Read MoreApplications are open for Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s new APP fellowship
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is launching a new advanced practice provider (APP) fellowship. The program is designed to give the APP fellow an opportunity to develop specialized clinical expertise in managing patients with advanced heart and lung disease including transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Applications for the 2026 – 2027 cycle are due May…
Read MoreInova Health Center – Oakville earns many awards for architectural design
Inova Health Center – Oakville has been honored with multiple architectural awards recognizing the building’s thoughtful design and intentional focus on wellbeing, efficiency and functionality. These honors affirm Inova’s vision to create environments that keep patient care at the forefront while also creating an efficient, supportive place for our team members to thrive. “It’s an…
Read MoreA new breakthrough in diagnosing heart disease – especially for women
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is bringing a powerful new tool to patients who have heart symptoms that are often hard to explain – and even harder to diagnose. In partnership with Inova’s Women’s Cardiovascular Health Program, our interventional cardiologists are among the first in the nation to use a new technology – available at…
Read MoreInova marks major milestone in Eastern Region expansion with topping out of Alexandria and Franconia-Springfield Campuses
Fairfax, VA — Inova is celebrating a major milestone this week with two “topping out” ceremonies for the new Inova Alexandria and Inova Franconia-Springfield hospital campuses. These events mark the completion of the structural framework for both state-of-the-art facilities, bringing Inova one step closer to simultaneously opening two hospital complexes that will transform healthcare access…
Read MoreA snapshot of cardiovascular health in the Hispanic population
The Hispanic population is extraordinarily diverse, with individuals whose heritage spans many countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It is the largest, and fastest growing, ethnic group in the country – and as with all Americans, cardiovascular health is a top concern. What do we know about cardiovascular risk among Hispanic populations in the…
Read MoreBuilding strength and resilience: Your foundation for healthy aging
Madhu Henry, MD is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Henry is dedicated to the prevention of disease, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management and their cumulative risk on the cardiovascular system. She integrates Western and Eastern medicine to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes. She sees patients in the Inova…
Read MoreInova’s severe COPD program gives patients more options
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema, deal with persistent shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 16 million Americans have COPD, and many more probably have the disease but don’t know it. There is no cure for…
Read MoreInova introduces minimally invasive tricuspid valve replacement to the region
Inova’s Structural Heart and Valve Disease Program is among the region’s first to offer transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement (TTVR). This exciting milestone expands the range of minimally invasive cardiac procedures available at Inova to now include not only tricuspid valve repair but also replacement of the valve. “This is the first replacement technology alternative to…
Read MoreA routine colonoscopy that saved a life: Lisa’s colorectal cancer story
For nearly five years, the changes to Lisa’s health were subtle enough to ignore. “I noticed a slow and unintentional weight loss,” Lisa said. “Along with it came loose stools and occasional nausea and vomiting, but interestingly, no pain or discomfort.” It wasn’t until she realized she had dropped back to her high school weight…
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