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The art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreA guide to behavioral and mental healthcare at Inova
Not all mental health struggles look the same. Inova offers a full range of behavioral health services across Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, from routine check-ins with your primary care doctor all the way to emergency psychiatric care. Here’s a simple guide to help you or someone you love find the right…
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 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…
Read MoreThe health benefits of social relationships: Cognitive and mental health perspectives
By Siva Ambalam, DO, MPH Human beings are social by nature, and the relationships we form throughout our lives play a crucial role in keeping our minds healthy. More and more research shows that having meaningful social connections isn’t just good for our emotional wellbeing – it’s also essential for protecting our brains and preventing…
Read MoreSaved by heart surgery, sustained by compassionate care
Six years ago, Gary Hughes scheduled what he thought would be a routine checkup. Instead, his physician delivered a startling message: “I can hear your heart in the next room – you need to see a cardiologist right away.” Gary’s cardiologist diagnosed an abnormal valve requiring surgery – a shock for someone who felt healthy…
Read MoreCora is off to the races, thanks to Inova’s comprehensive congenital heart care
A 5-and-a-half-year-old girl’s shrieks of laughter carry across the street, and her mom looks out the window to watch the girl and her neighborhood friends enjoy riding their bikes and scooters in the warm afternoon weather. It’s a typical, happy scene, and it’s also a profound reminder of how far this little girl – Cora,…
Read MoreInova introduces new AI that helps us focus more on you
Inova is using new AI-powered technology that enhances patient experience by allowing our clinicians to focus more on you – and less on their keyboards – during your appointment. What does it do? This secure, HIPAA-compliant tool records your visit (with your permission) and generates a clinical summary for your healthcare provider. It also creates a simplified version for you and highlights key information about your care. This technology helps reduce the time providers spend…
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