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Crisis Averted as Pregnant Mom with Rare Heart Condition Safely Delivers Her Baby
Jihye was 33 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with severe pulmonary hypertension and heart failure due to a previously undiagnosed hole in her heart. As she developed worsening shortness of breath and respiratory failure, she was placed on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support her heart and lung function due to the high risk…
Read MoreInova Patient Puts Her Best Foot Forward
Minimally invasive bunion surgery makes recovery easier and much less painful Vienna Skinner, a 25-year-old substitute teacher and coach from Dumfries, Virginia, experienced pain from a bunion on and off for about three years. As a youth basketball and volleyball coach and a player herself, this was often an issue, and it gradually got worse.…
Read MoreJoint Replacement Patient Is Back in Step
Two knee replacements later, Kay Goss is enjoying life’s latest reward Kay Goss loves to snuggle with her grandson, Kirby, and read a good book with him. Of course, he’s just a toddler, so the books are short, often made of cardboard and usually filled with lift-up flaps. “It’s our favorite thing to do together,”…
Read MoreLifesaving Stroke Care Is About Time
Fast action by Inova Alexandria Hospital puts stroke patient on a path to full recovery Donald Folk, 55, loves tight turns on ski slopes, spiking volleyballs and pretty much any sport that gets the heart pumping. To help stay fit, he walks — briskly — and usually along the Potomac River’s Mount Vernon trail in…
Read MoreA Robotic Assist for Therapy Patients
New device helps patients reach their goals Continuing an ongoing commitment to offering the latest physical and occupational therapy for patients, the Inova Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital added the Aretech ZeroG Gait and Balance System, a robotic, ceiling-mounted body-weight support system that can be used for walking, balance activities, stair training…
Read MorePhilanthropic Support for Babies
Inova Alexandria Hospital spring campaign supports NICU Each year, at least 250 of the 3,600 babies delivered at Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) will spend some time in the Charlotte and Walter Jones Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). They require special attention and support, which is why the NICU was selected by the IAH Foundation Board…
Read MoreThank-You Gifts for Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Two longtime Inova patients give generously Since opening its doors in 1976, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) has been fortunate to receive support from its community members and volunteers. This year, it gives special thanks to Lt. Col. Moy O. Chin, USA, Ret., and Doyle Catlett, who each gave generous gifts. Having experienced five open…
Read MoreTechnology Abounds at Inova Alexandria, Inova Mount Vernon Hospitals
New surgical tools can improve outcomes Operating rooms at Inova Mount Vernon (IMVH) and Inova Alexandria (IAH) hospitals are becoming more technologically advanced. These innovations allow doctors to be more accurate in performing surgeries and result in faster patient recovery. Here are the latest examples: O-Arm Imaging Tool. IAH added a new surgical imaging device…
Read MoreLoudoun Rising Continues to Soar
‘Mini’ campaigns raise over $120,000 The Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) Foundation has raised nearly $17.9 million toward its goal of $20 million in the Loudoun Rising Campaign, which wraps up in December 2019. The following events helped nudge up the total: the inaugural Loudoun Rising Topgolf Tournament presented by DPR Construction and HDR, held on…
Read MoreHighest Honor for Inova Nurses
Inova Alexandria and Inova Mount Vernon hospitals pursue Magnet designation Nurses are an integral part of patient care, and honoring the work they do is an important part of Inova’s culture. For this reason, Inova Alexandria (IAH) and Inova Mount Vernon (IMVH) hospitals are pursuing the prestigious Magnet® designation. Awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing…
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