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Outreach Programs, Charity Care At the Heart of New Community Report
Latest Inova Report to the Community highlights Inova stats, patient success stories The latest Inova Report to the Community gives a snapshot of Inova Health System’s size, scope, financials and healthcare contributions in a number of key areas including charity care, access and innovation. Introduced by Inova President and CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD, the report…
Read MoreFDA Approves Cutting-Edge Cancer Drug from Inova Schar Cancer Institute Clinical Trial
Inova’s Dr. John Deeken served as the site principal investigator for this prestigious study In groundbreaking news for the medical and cancer research community, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new, breakthrough cancer drug, larotrectinib, or Vitrakvi®, that targets specific genetic mutations in adult and pediatric patients. This is only the second tissue-agnostic…
Read MorePneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine: Should I Get It?
Dr. Kenneth Lin is a board certified internist at Inova General Internal Medicine Group – Ballston. He has 21 years of clinical experience and special interests in preventive medicine, nutrition, and dermatologic procedures. Streptococcus pneumoniae – commonly referred to as “strep” or “pneumococcus” – is a familiar type of bacteria associated with varying infections which…
Read MoreWhat is Pulmonary Hypertension? Learn the Facts to Breathe Easy
Oksana A. Shlobin, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group board-certified in pulmonary disease. She is the director of education for the Inova Advanced Lung Disease and Transplant Program and director of the Pulmonary Hypertension Program at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Many people know that high blood pressure is cause for concern. But most people are not aware that…
Read MoreMoving Through Cancer Treatment
Caitlin Sweeney, PT, DPT, OCS, CLT is a physical therapist at Inova Physical Therapy Centers and Life With Cancer, a program of Inova Schar Cancer Institute that enhances the quality of life for those with cancer by providing education, information and support free of charge. She specializes in oncology rehabilitation and treatment of lymphedema. When you…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips
Sarah Zgainer, MSN, C-PNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner with Commonwealth Emergency Physicians. Click here to learn more about Inova Urgent Care services and locations. It’s that time of year when the leaves are changing colors, weather is getting cooler, and the magic of Halloween is right around the corner. While Halloween is an exciting…
Read MoreShould You Go 3D for Mammogram Screening?
Monjari Gillian, MD is a diagnostic radiologist at Inova Schar Cancer Institute. The research is clear: Annual breast cancer screening with mammography can reduce deaths from breast cancer by up to 40 percent. Even more good news: With the increasing availability of 3D tomosynthesis (3D mammography), breast cancer is detected earlier at its most treatable stage. 3D…
Read MoreThe Role of Cholesterol in Your Health and Tips to Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
An Inova Medical Group health coach explains role of cholesterol in your health and tips on how you can maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Download low cholesterol recipes for Asian Patties and Greek Salad from Inova Medical Group Health Coach
Read MoreInova Personalized Health Accelerator Expands Precision Medicine Portfolio with Cyrano Therapeutic’s Novel Solution for Olfactory Impairment
New Nasal Spray Stimulates Olfactory Receptor Growth, Improving Sense of Smell and Taste Fairfax, Virginia — Expanding its portfolio of innovative health solutions, the Inova Personalized Health Accelerator (IPHA) has invested in a new therapy company that is developing a solution to address a major unmet need in patients with olfactory impairment. Sense of smell…
Read More12 Ways to Calm Your Child’s Back-to-School Butterflies
Shruti Tewari, MD, is board certified in general psychiatry and child/adolescent psychiatry. She has a strong interest in treating childhood anxiety disorders and provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, therapy and developmental guidance at the Inova Kellar Center, a behavioral health service for children and families. Starting a new school year is an exciting time, but…
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