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Inova Fairfax Hospital Achieves NICHE “Exemplar” Status for Its Efforts to Improve Care for Older Adult Patients
Media Contact: Tony Raker (703) 645-2736 FALLS CHURCH, VA (October 21, 2013) – Inova Fairfax Hospital announces it has achieved “Exemplar” status for its NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) program. NICHE is the premier designation indicating a hospital’s commitment to excellence in the care of patients 65-years-and-older. The “Exemplar” status recognizes Inova Fairfax…
Read MoreDr. John Elkas, Inova Women’s Hospital Gynecologic Oncologist, featured in ABC 7 Series
Dr. John Elkas, Inova Women’s Hospital Gynecologic Oncologist, featured in four-part series ABC 7 series on gynecologic cancers (October 4, 2013). “Vaginal, vulvar cancers affect 4,500 women per year,” September 5, 2013 “Uterine cancer affects 50,000 women per year nationwide,” September 11, 2013 “Ovarian cancer affects 20,000 women per year,” September 18, 2013 “Cervical cancer…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Thomas Wise offers advice about “Coping with the shutdown: The best medicine is laughter,” WTOP, October 4, 2013
Inova’s Dr. Thomas Wise, medical director of behavioral services at Inova Fairfax Hospital spoke with WTOP about coping techniques for people affected by the shutdown. Read more
Read MoreGo the Distance: Injuries don’t have to sideline runners, cyclists
(October 2, 2013) Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries happen. Over time, the repetitive motion involved in running and biking can lead to overuse injuries in your muscles and joints, causing chronic pain and discomfort. The good news is that most repetitive injuries can be treated effectively, allowing a quick return…
Read MorePractical Knowledge: Women’s Health Integrated Research Center analyzes GYN cancer at the molecular level
(October 2, 2013) Researchers at Inova are actively researching at the molecular level to find treatments and prevention techniques for gynecologic cancer. The Women’s Health Integrated Research Center at Inova, an 8,000-square-foot laboratory, is developing “bench-to-bedside” therapeutic opportunities for patients, notes G. Larry Maxwell, MD, Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Inova Women’s Hospital at…
Read MoreRemarkable Journey: Struggling newborn, parents thrive thanks to superior care at Fairfax NICU
(September 24, 2013) – For 24 weeks, Janet Stopa had enjoyed a blissfully smooth pregnancy. After trying to start a family for three years, she and her husband, Chris, were now joyfully anticipating the arrival of their first-born son, Nathaniel. Graced with an abundance of energy, Janet was able to maintain her fast-paced career as…
Read MoreInova’s Fabián Sandoval, MD, Director, Pediatric Research, Featured on “Conozca la artritis juvenil,” Univision Washington D.C., August 13, 2013
Inova’s Fabián Sandoval, MD, Director, Pediatric Research, Featured on “Conozca la artritis juvenil,” Univision Washington D.C., August 13, 2013
Read MoreCancer Survivor’s Art Program Featured in ASTRONews
(July 10, 2013) – Cookie Kerxton, a cancer survivor turns radiation masks into art to help raise funds for cancer patients, with the support of Gopal Bajaj, MD, her radiation oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She shared her story with the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s ASTRONews, “Courage Unmasked,” in their Summer 2013 issue.
Read MoreWhat’s Going on Inside Your Head?
Inova Recognizes National Stroke Month with MEGAbrain at Tysons Corner Center Falls Church, VA – (May 15, 2013) – Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your head? If so, the Inova Neuroscience Institute invites you to see the brain from the inside out on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6…
Read MoreInova’s, Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Featured on WUSA9
Seasonal allergies are in full effect! Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Inova Fairfax Hospital allergy specialist, spoke with Anita Brikman at WUSA9 about foods that can help ease or aggravate seasonal allergies – (April 24, 2013).
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