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His back pain gone for good, a scuba enthusiast emerges triumphant
The World Is His Oyster At 72, Bob Vandel scuba dives in the Caribbean, plays golf most days of the week, works out with a personal trainer, jogs and lifts weights. Needless to say, the former military pilot enjoys an active lifestyle. But it wasn’t always easy. Ever since his teens, Vandel lived with severe…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Temporarily Restricts Visitors Due to Increased Flu
Update: Visitations restrictions have been lifted as of May 7, 2016. FAIRFAX, VA – March 8, 2016 – Due to increased flu-like illness activity at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, the hospital has instituted temporary changes to their visitation policy beginning Tuesday, March 8, at 9:00 p.m. The temporary measures apply to visitors until further notice: No…
Read MoreInova Now Connected to Department of Defense to Share Health Records
FALLS CHURCH, VA – December 22, 2015 – Through its participation in the eHealth Exchange, a federal level health information exchange, Inova is now able to electronically exchange information with the Department of Defense. Launched in 2009, the eHealth Exchange has become a rapidly growing community of public and private organizations, representing thousands of providers and…
Read MoreInova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute is First Cancer Center in the World to Achieve Four-year Accreditation for Radiation Oncology Services from ASTRO’s Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®)
FALLS CHURCH, VA – December 21, 2015—Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute has demonstrated compliance with the standards of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation Program for Excellence (APEx®), effective September 1, 2015, for a four-year accreditation of their radiation oncology services. They are the first Cancer Center in the world to…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Earns ‘Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®’ Recognition from The Joint Commission
Fairfax, VA – November 24, 2015 – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital announced today that it has been recognized as a 2014 Top Performer on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in the United States. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital was recognized as part of The Joint Commission’s 2015 annual…
Read MoreWashington Nationals Name Inova’s Robin West, MD Lead Team Physician
FALLS CHURCH, VA – November 19, 2015 – The Washington Nationals this week named Robin West, MD, as new Lead Team Physician. As the medical director of the Inova Sports Medicine Institute (ISMI), Dr. West will continue to oversee ISMI while serving as team doctor for the baseball organization. With a focus on being proactive and…
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness: It’s Not Just for October
Beating Breast Cancer Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it’s crucial to not ignore monthly breast self-exams and a regular checkup with your gynecologist or primary care doctor. Additionally, most medical authorities recommend having regular mammograms, starting at age 40. (This recommendation varies; some medical organizations recommend following different guidelines.) Women 30 years and…
Read MoreNew data suggests flu shots will improve in 2015, WJLA ABC 7, September 17, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Sujata Ambardar, infectious disease physician, spoke with WJLA ABC 7 about the importance of the flu vaccine in flu prevention.
Read MoreInova Launches Online Physician Reviews
Washington DC – September 8, 2015 – As part of Inova’s ongoing commitment to transparency and improvement, the health system today announced a new online resource for patients looking for the best available care: patient reviews of Inova Medical Group physicians. Inova is the first healthcare system in the Mid-Atlantic to make both star ratings…
Read MoreU.S. News releases its hospital rankings. Here’s how your local hospital fared.
Inova Fairfax Hospital ranks first in the Washington region — topping MedStar Washington Hospital Center for the fourth straight year — in the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings released Tuesday. Read more.
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