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Inova nurses helped to brighten a toddler’s hospital stay during winter blizzard
A Bright Spot in the Storm What should have been an in-and-out trip to the ER or the pediatrician’s office became a two-day ordeal for the Morrison family when their 16-month-old son, Ryan, came down with an infected lymph node during the blizzard of Jan. 22, 2016. “Because of the storm, offices were closed, and…
Read MoreInova’s 360 service: Personal concierge medicine and executive health care
The Gold Standard in Concierge & Executive Care The physicians and staff at Inova are dedicated to providing a personalized experience for patients. One representation of this is Inova’s 360˚ program, which offers both concierge medicine and an executive health program. “This program, when you look at it, is about providing quality and access,” says…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Earns ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety in April 2016 Hospital Safety Score
Fairfax, VA – April 25, 2016 – New Hospital Safety Scores, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide and provide the most complete picture of patient safety in the U.S. health care system, were announced today by The Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital…
Read More“The Tesla of knee implants” keeps adults with knee arthritis going strong
See how Inova’s orthopedic docs are using MAKOplasty to keep adults with knee arthritis going strong Age isn’t slowing down the nation’s 74.9 million baby boomers. However, this go-get-’em generation’s vitality can be derailed by the body’s natural aging process. Decades of physical activity wear down the bones’ protective cartilage. The result can be osteoarthritis (OA) —…
Read MoreRegular eye exams help detect problems at their earliest stages
Keep Your Eyes on the Prize: Good Vision As you mentally flip through those New Year’s Resolutions you may have pledged (and hopefully kept), consider an important new one: schedule an eye exam. Glaucoma It’s estimated that more than 3 million Americans have glaucoma — although only half of those have been officially diagnosed, as there…
Read MoreInova’s comprehensive weight loss program yields a happy success story for Warrenton woman
200 Pounds Lighter — in Body and Spirit Caitlyn Carroll has a healthier body and a new outlook on life since her weight loss surgery, thanks to Inova’s integrated surgical and lifestyle solutions. “I’m free!” Without a moment’s hesitation, that’s how 29-year-old Caitlyn Carroll describes her results following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery through the Inova…
Read MorePrince William County Police Department to Host A Blood Drive in Honor of Fallen and Wounded Officers
Sterling, VA – March 25, 2016 – The Prince William County Police Department is teaming up with Inova Blood Donor Services to host a “Blood for Heroes” community blood drive on Monday, April 4, 2016 in honor of its fallen and wounded officers from February’s incident. According to Chief of Police, Stephan M. Hudson, “The…
Read MoreColonoscopy comes just in time for local woman with undiagnosed colon cancer
Just in Time: A Screening Test Saved Her Life Mary Wyckoff had never had symptoms of colorectal cancer. Nor was she aware of any family history of the disease. Busy working, caring for her aging parents and helping her sons plan their weddings, there never seemed to be a good time to get a colonoscopy.…
Read MoreShoulder experts help Inova Fair Oaks patients stay in the game
Don’t Shoulder It Alone Sports-related shoulder injuries can affect active individuals of all ages and skill levels. Whether you’re a professional athlete or you simply enjoy recreational activities such as swimming, golfing or tennis, you may be prone to shoulder problems. Any activity involving repetitive overhead motion can, over time, lead to pain, weakness in…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital offers 360° Concierge Medicine Program
Truly Personalized Primary Care Sandy Ibrahim, MD, is now seeing patients at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital through the well-regarded 360° Concierge Medicine Program. This program, which is also available at Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova HealthPlex – Franconia/Springfield, offers personalized healthcare for patients, including access to a physician 24/7, same-day or next-day appointments and an…
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