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Colorectal cancer scare averted with robotic-assisted surgery at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Runner takes big strides toward recovery after colon surgery Last fall, when Philip Ritcheson got a screening colonoscopy at age 50, he wasn’t expecting anything unusual. So when the test came back positive for colorectal cancer, Philip was shocked. “I have been fit and healthy all my life,” says Philip, a senior executive in the…
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 MoreWoman struggling with infertility gains new hope and health benefits with weight loss surgery
A Life Gained Patient finds that weight loss surgery yields many benefits When Meg Appel and her husband started seeing fertility specialists a few years ago, none of the tests indicated why they were having trouble conceiving. But one doctor brought up a potential issue that wouldn’t show up in screenings: Meg’s weight. To increase…
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 MoreInova is taking steps to protect patients and reduce opioid use
Prescription for Safety The statistics are staggering. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every day 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose. In response to the growing problem of opioid addiction in the community, Inova emergency personnel are working closely with all of the hospital departments and across the system to adopt…
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 MoreThe Society for Women’s Health Research Elects Roberta L. Gartside, MD, as Incoming Chair of Its Board of Directors
Washington, DC —The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) announced the unanimous election of Roberta L. Gartside, MD, as the new Chair of its Board of Directors for 2018-2019. As a business leader with a strong commitment to nonprofit service, Dr. Gartside will lead the organization’s mission-based efforts to eliminate imbalances in care for women…
Read MoreArlington, VA resident drops 190 pounds with surgery (and education) from Inova
In it to win it A local Navy veteran and I.T. specialist turns to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital for the medical intervention, education and support he needs to transform his weight loss battle Two summers ago, when John George’s weight reached 470 pounds, the 6’4″ information technology specialist knew he had to do something about…
Read MoreFlexible nursing shifts at Inova Fair Oaks are a win-win for RNs
Good Timing A new nursing shift model began in August at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and based on its success, it is now expanding to other units in the hospital. The new model involves four-, six- and eight-hour day shifts, as opposed to one traditional 12-hour shift. After analyzing the workload of registered nurses (RNs)…
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