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Inova Alexandria Hospital Named 2020 Overall Business of the Year by Chamber ALX
Falls Church, VA – The Chamber ALX (Alexandria Chamber of Commerce) named Inova Alexandria Hospital as the 2020 Overall Business of the Year at its annual Best in Business Awards. The award was presented to Rina Bansal, MD, MBA, President of Inova Alexandria Hospital, in recognition of the hospital’s high-quality medical care and commitment to…
Read MoreFree Webinar Oct. 17: Can Diet Help Reduce Cancer Risk?
Online Zoom session: Saturday, Oct. 17 – 9 to 11 a.m. Register at inova.org/food4thought Did you know you can help protect yourself against cancer using food? Inova oncology registered dietitian Lauren Fay says that, aside from not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight throughout life is the best way to protect against cancer. Lauren is leading…
Read MoreSpinal Decompression and Fusion Surgery: Mark M’s Story
Dedicated athlete completes a 100-mile bike ride 100 days after spine surgery Mark Mildorf has always loved being active, doing things like running, hiking and cycling. But he began to be bothered by strange leg pain that came and went: he could easily hike a steep trail in the mountains of Peru one week, and…
Read MoreInova Health System Recognized by the ACC in the “Best Hospitals” Issue of U.S. News & World Report
American College of Cardiology acknowledges health systems for their commitment to quality care for heart patients Falls Church, VA, 2020 – Inova has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report as one of the top health systems in the U.S. for providing…
Read MoreThe Evolving Role of Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
Raymond Wadlow, MD, is an oncologist at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine and has a special interest in gastrointestinal oncology. Immunotherapy is a relatively new type of cancer therapy — and for some cancers, it has been a game changer. Unfortunately, it’s been a bumpier road for…
Read MoreBoseman’s Death from Colon Cancer Part of Larger Trend, Says Inova’s Dr. Tim Cannon
A Good Morning America segment on the recent death from colon cancer of Hollywood actor Chadwick Boseman featured an interview with Inova’s Dr. Timothy Cannon of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Dr. Cannon noted that while overall colon cancer numbers are declining, it has been appearing more frequently in men under the age of 50…
Read MoreTransforming Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Care with the ALTO Abdominal Stent Graft System
Dipankar Mukherjee, MD, the lead investigator for Inova’s clinical trial on the device, discusses how the recently FDA-approved ALTO™ device is transforming treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). With the commercial release of the ALTO™ Abdominal Stent Graft System, Inova’s vascular surgeons are helping to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients with abdominal aortic…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Medical Campus #1 Hospital in DC Area for Second Year in a Row
Inova Health System’s Gynecology Program Ranks in Top 10 Nationwide Falls Church, VA. – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) was named the #1 hospital in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area for the second consecutive year and sixth time ever, according to U.S. News & World Report 2020-21 Best Hospitals rankings. Inova’s gynecology department was named…
Read More10 Ways to Live Better with Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 3) March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month In this three-part series, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed, Inova explores how individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can live better physically, mentally and emotionally. Part 1: Recognizing MS Symptoms Part 2: Understanding MS…
Read MoreHigh Blood Pressure Guidelines: Take Control to Protect Your Heart
Afrooz Ardestani, MD, is a specialty care cardiologist board-certified in cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, adult comprehensive echocardiography and internal medicine. High blood pressure is very common. Nearly half of adults in the U.S. have blood pressure above the healthy range. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s no big deal. Untreated, high blood pressure…
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