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How to recognize depression and anxiety in kids and teens
Satish Shashidhara, DO, is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist. He serves as the Division Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Inova Behavioral Health Services. As the lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have made all too clear, depression and anxiety are increasingly common among children and adolescents. Generally speaking, one in 12 young people…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova Fairfax Hospital #1 Best Hospital in Virginia and Washington, DC for Fifth Year in a Row
Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year. Inova Fairfax Hospital also ranked #32 in the nation for Obstetrics and Gynecology care, up from #36 in 2024. Inova Alexandria…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer dosimetry team shines at AAMD International Planning Competition
Historic achievement showcases excellence in proton and photon therapy planning The medical dosimetry team at Inova Schar Cancer has achieved a historic milestone at the 2025 American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) International Planning Competition, a globally recognized event showcasing cutting-edge treatment planning expertise. Competing against 194 submissions – 103 from the United States and…
Read MoreInova and the Virginia ACCESS Hub launch new study to evaluate multi-cancer detection tests
Inova, VCU, and Sentara enrolling participants in national study of blood tests designed to detect multiple cancer types Fairfax, VA – July 18, 2025 – Inova is now recruiting participants for the Vanguard Study, a national study of an innovative blood test that screens for several types of cancer. Researchers will evaluate whether these Multi-Cancer…
Read MoreStaying hydrated this summer
Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. With summer upon us,…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Medical Campus Celebrates Magnet® Redesignation for Nursing Excellence
Top-Ranked Hospital in Virginia Achieves Prestigious Honor Following Successful ANCC Site Visit Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) is proud to announce its continued recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital – a distinction considered the gold standard for nursing excellence and a mark of the highest…
Read MoreA second chance at adventure after lung transplant
Transplant gives patient another six and a half healthy years Jenny Simpson was an adventurous spirit – the kind of person who would try anything once and met life’s challenges with equanimity and calm. Jenny loved her family and friends dearly and was very giving. A resident of Richmond, VA, she worked at Giant Food…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinics and Inova Juniper Program open in Herndon
Fairfax, VA — Today, Inova celebrated the grand opening of the relocation and expansion of care at a new site at 365 Herndon Parkway, Suite 105, Herndon, Virginia. Inova Cares for Families (ICF), Inova Cares for Women (ICW), Inova Cares for Children (ICC) and Inova Juniper (IJ) clinics are now located together, making it easier…
Read MoreEating healthy and buying smart with the Dirty Dozen and the Clean Fifteen
Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. As we…
Read MoreRethink your drink: alcohol and your health
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…
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