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Remarkable Recovery for Inova Patient
Inova teamwork restores Manassas teen to normal life after severe hit-and-run collision When 18-year-old Ethan McLaurin goes out for a walk these days, his mom can’t help but hold her breath. That’s because mere months have passed since one of Ethan’s outings took a shocking turn that nearly claimed his life — a tragic outcome…
Read MoreBehavioral Health Services Focus on Healthy Minds
Inova provides inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for all ages in Loudoun and western Fairfax counties The numbers are staggering; millions of people are affected by mental health conditions annually. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50% of all Americans are diagnosed with a mental illness or disorder…
Read MoreArt in Action for Cancer Care
Arts and Healing program makes a difference for cancer patients at Inova The Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute (Inova Schar) promotes the healing power of the environment on those affected by cancer, both through art installations and clinical applications. Thoughtfully selected original art can be much more than a simple distraction;…
Read MoreImproved Breast Cancer Care at Inova
Inova offers new technology to increase ease, speed of mammograms Getting a mammogram is not the most comfortable experience for women. In addition to the anxiety that it can trigger, the screening itself can cause physical discomfort. For these reasons, Inova takes steps to update its technology to provide the best possible experience. Comfortable Equipment:…
Read MoreMedical Missions Accomplished
Inova trips to the Philippines yield positive results Here in the United States, we can take access to quality healthcare for granted. In that spirit, Inova medical staff recently completed two mission trips to the Philippines, where healthcare for low-income residents is often inadequate. In 2018 and early 2019, the two teams of Inova specialists…
Read MoreFunding for Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Clinical Technicians
Foundation continues support of professional development Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) was grateful to be a beneficiary of the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation, which donated $105,000 to support the creation of a Clinical Technician Residency Program. This is a multifaceted professional development pilot program modeled after Inova’s Nursing Residency Program that will provide ILH clinical technicians…
Read MoreA Winning Combination for Inova Fair Oaks and Inova Loudoun Hospitals
Inova hospitals receive recognition for quality of care Inova Fair Oaks (IFOH) and Inova Loudoun (ILH) hospitals continue to receive national recognition for their care efforts, which reflect, among other measures, that patients feel positively about their experiences and safety is sound. Healthgrades, a leading resource for healthcare information, recently ranked IFOH and ILH among…
Read MoreMaking Progress on Inova Loudoun Hospital Construction Projects
Construction is ongoing for Inova Loudoun Hospital’s (ILH) Master Plan expansion project. Here’s what’s new: Patient Tower: Construction of the 382,000-square-foot tower at ILH is approximately 70% complete. The tower will feature all-private patient rooms; new progressive care, oncology and post-surgical units; a new labor, delivery and postpartum unit with an expanded NICU; hospital and…
Read MoreA Solid State of Affairs for Inova Alexandria, Inova Mount Vernon Hospitals
Breakfast outlines Inova East region’s achievements Inova Alexandria (IAH) and Inova Mount Vernon (IMVH) hospitals recently held the second annual State of Healthcare in Inova’s East Region Breakfast. The event featured a health fair, two panel discussions and a Q&A session, where IAH and IMVH senior leaders and clinical staff engaged and connected with volunteers…
Read MorePersonalized Cancer Care for the Community
Inova Schar Cancer Institute offers the best in clinical and holistic care As Inova Schar Cancer Institute (Inova Schar) has evolved over the years, one idea has remained the same: the patient is at the center of care. Now a state-of-the-art 430,000-square-foot facility, a department of Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Schar is the flagship of…
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