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Inova Fairfax Hospital selected as dedicated organ recovery center for the region
Fairfax, VA – Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to have been selected by Infinite Legacy, the region’s Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), as the dedicated organ donor recovery center for Northern Virginia, Washington, DC, and Maryland. This designation highlights Inova Fairfax Hospital’s leadership in organ transplantation and positions it as the primary facility for deceased organ…
Read MoreInova’s severe COPD program gives patients more options
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a disease that combines chronic bronchitis and emphysema, deal with persistent shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 16 million Americans have COPD, and many more probably have the disease but don’t know it. There is no cure for…
Read MoreMedicare expands coverage for innovative procedures to treat stubborn high blood pressure
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently completed its analysis of two procedures to help people with tough-to-treat high blood pressure (also known as “resistant hypertension”). The CMS analysis expands insurance coverage to these procedures for Medicare patients. Inova Schar Heart and Vascular offers both procedures – radiofrequency renal denervation (known as rRDN)…
Read MoreInova Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Two hospitals named Top Teaching Hospitals for Fall 2025 Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fall term from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on…
Read MoreSeven ways to prevent falls
Falls can cause broken bones and head injuries More than 30% of people older than 65 – and 50% of those living in long-term care facilities – fall each year. These falls can cause everything from broken bones to severe head injuries and even death. In many cases, these falls could have been prevented through more…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Emergency Department recognized for excellence
Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award recipients announced Fairfax, VA – The Inova Fairfax Hospital Adult Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award, which recognizes leadership, practice, education and advocacy – resulting in improved patient care and staff wellbeing. “As the third busiest emergency department in…
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 MoreSeatbelt safety: a lifesaving choice, seen through the eyes of a trauma team
Every day in our trauma center, we see the devastating consequences of car crashes. Some patients arrive with minor injuries, walking away with only bruises. Others are not so fortunate. One common factor that often determines the severity of injuries? Whether or not the person was wearing a seatbelt. As healthcare providers specializing in critical,…
Read MoreInova Hospitals earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for spring 2025 is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fairfax, VA, May 1, 2025 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national…
Read MoreSame-day joint replacement? It’s possible at Inova
Max Lingamfelter, DO, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement. His clinical areas of interest include robotic joint replacement, direct anterior hip replacement and complex and challenging revision cases. He sees patients at Inova Sports Medicine in Arlington. Hip and knee replacement surgeries are highly effective for treating osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid…
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