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Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital Receives Prestigious Lantern Award from the Emergency Nurses Association
Leesburg, VA – The Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) 2020 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. The Children’s Emergency Room at ILH is one of only 25 hospital ERs internationally and…
Read More18 Inova Nurses Selected as 2020 Star Nurses Finalists by Washington Post
Falls Church, VA – Among tens of thousands of registered nurses working in the Washington, DC metro area, 18 extraordinary nurses from Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Children’s Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital have been selected as 2020 Star Nurses Finalists. This new award program is co-sponsored by The Washington Post and…
Read MoreSkip the Shoulder Pain: How to Prevent Rotator Cuff Injuries
Matthew Gavin, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon at Inova Loudoun Hospital. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and has a special interest in shoulder problems, knee problems and sports injuries. Shoulder pain is a common problem — especially if you’re an athlete or like to stay active. Often, those pains are caused by rotator cuff…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Nationally Recognized with an ‘A’ for the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Falls Church, VA – All five Inova hospitals were once again awarded ‘A’ grades for the spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades. A national distinction, Leapfrog recognizes Inova’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer healthcare. This is the fourth consecutive grading period that all five Inova hospitals have received an ‘A’ grade. In…
Read MoreA Message from Our CEO – April 23, 2020
Ensuring a Bright Future for Healthcare in our Communities COVID-19 has put us on the frontline of a battle against a global pandemic that has upended our lives. I share the worry that this situation creates for everyone and would like to update you with important information on what we are doing to navigate this…
Read MoreNurses Leave Encouragement Messages With Sidewalk Chalk
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the doctors and nurses of Inova Loudoun Hospital are supported with words of enouragement from other nurses. “I was really touched because it’s a great representation of how we support one another,” said Kelly Stevenson, a nurse and special projects manager. Read more and see pictures of the messages on Loudoun…
Read MoreLoudoun Mobile Health Services: Free Blood Pressure Screenings and Other March Events
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing free countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of March. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit www.inova.org/mobilehealth. Sunday, March 1, 8 – 10:30 a.m. Pot O’Gold 10K One Loudoun, 20626 East Hampton…
Read MoreLadies Board Accepting Scholarship Applications
Leesburg, VA – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance. Scholarships are available to eligible students in various programs of study, including degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Criteria for selection include all of the following: Residence or employment in Loudoun County Enrollment in…
Read MoreNutrition During Pregnancy
Amanda Schaffer, MS, RD is a Clinical Dietitian at Inova Loudoun Hospital with more than 15 years of experience. She works with patients and families to improve their nutritional status during illnesses. Amanda’s clinical interests range from neonatal, pediatric and maternal nutrition to medical and surgical adult patients. Congratulations on your pregnancy! Did you know that many…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Earn Highest CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
FALLS CHURCH, VA– All five of Inova Health System’s hospitals have been rated with 5 out of 5 stars in the most recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating System report. Inova is the only health system in the country comprised of more than 3 hospitals where all are 5 star…
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