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Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms Treated Effectively at Inova
Holding Steady: Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) helped Wayne Lewis regain his quality of life Wayne Lewis can do things he hasn’t been able to do for more than a decade. After receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) at the Inova Movement Disorders Program, the 72-year-old retiree, who lives in upstate New York, is back to enjoying…
Read MorePatients Who Received Heart Transplants on the Same Day in the Same Hospital Later Fall in LoveInside Edition
A Virginia man and woman who received heart transplants at the same hospital (Inova Fairfax Hospital0 walked away with much more than they expected when the pair eventually fell in love. Watch more.
Read MoreStrangers received new hearts on same day — then love happened, TODAY
After they both received heart transplants, Taylor Givens and Collin Kobelja recovered in adjacent rooms, unaware that the other existed. They had no idea that their live-saving procedures in June 2011 would give them a new chance at life — and the chance for love. “All of the things that fell into place for us…
Read MoreHealthgrades’ 250 top hospitals for clinical excellence, Becker’s Hospital Review
Healthgrades named the 250 recipients of its 2018 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence Jan. 23. Hospitals recognized with this award performed among the top 5 percent in the nation for at least 21 of 32 inpatient conditions and procedures analyzed by Healthgrades. Read more. Includes: Inova Alexandria Hospital Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Fairfax) Inova…
Read MoreDistinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ Recipients 2018, Healthgrades
Distinguished Hospitals for Clinical Excellence are hospitals rated in the top 5% in the nation with the lowest risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates across at least 21 of 32 common conditions and procedures. Patients treated in hospitals receiving the Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award have, on average, a lower risk of dying than if they…
Read MoreSee the top-rated hospitals in Greater Washington — and how the others stack up, Washington Business Journal
The Washington region can finally boast its first five-star-rated hospitals — or, to be exact, its first three — in Inova Fairfax, Inova Mount Vernon and Inova Fair Oaks hospitals, according to the federal Hospital Compare website. Read more.
Read MoreDon’t ignore the symptoms: Local man survives after emergency aortic valve surgery at Inova
Living with Heart Swift decision to perform lifesaving surgery pulls retiree through harrowing experience. Expert physicians and surgeons at Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals evaluated and treated Mr. Fleet with emergency aortic arch and aortic valve replacement. One afternoon last April, Clyde Vogie Fleet was attending a friend’s retirement party at a restaurant in…
Read More7 On Your Side Health Alert: 35 million cases of flu possible once season ends, CDC says, WJLA – ABC 7
FAIRFAX, Va. (ABC7) — The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports there may potentially be 35 million cases of the flu before the season ends. CDC officials say the H3N2 strain is the most common and typically causes the worst flu outbreaks. According to officials, there have been 13 pediatric deaths already this flu season.…
Read MoreMeet the new CMS 5-star overall hospitals (Becker’s Hospital Review)
When CMS updated the methodology used in its Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating program in December after a five-month delay, the number of hospitals that received the highest possible overall rating increased from 83 in December 2016 to 337. CMS’ Hospital Compare website reports on quality measures for more than 4,000 hospitals from around the country.…
Read MoreFairfax Couple Rings in the New Year with New Hearts, Donate Life Virginia
Taylor and Collin’s life together officially started in 2016 when they began dating. A young couple living outside of Washington, D.C., they’re celebrating their second Christmas together as they figure out the future and reminisce about a past that’s been full of both sickness and miracles. Taylor and Collin prepare to ring in the New…
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