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Gaining Perspective: An OBGYN Doctor Becomes the Patient
Ramata Niang, MD, is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a member of the Inova Medical Group Obstetrics and Gynecology team. She has a special interest in managing high-risk pregnancies, uterine fibroids, menopause and minimally invasive surgery. When I was expecting my second child earlier this year, I knew exactly where I wanted…
Read MoreHealing in a hurry: enhancing recovery after breast cancer surgery
Kirsten Edmiston, MD, is a board certified surgeon and fellowship trained breast surgical oncologist. She serves as the Chief Surgical Quality Officer at Inova and practices at Inova Breast Surgery – Fair Oaks. Whether breast cancer surgery involves removing all or part of the breast, with or without reconstruction, the operation can be hard on…
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 MoreInova Names Maureen Sintich Chief Nurse Executive
Falls Church, VA,– Inova this week named Maureen Sintich, DNP, MBA, RN, WHNP-BC, as its new Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) and Executive Vice President. In this role, Sintich will lead Inova’s Nursing Professional Practice team and six Chief Nursing Officers representing Inova’s five hospitals and nursing informatics. Maureen most recently served as Senior Vice President…
Read More10 Things You Need to Know About Sunscreen
Patricia Lucey, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist at the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center. She has a special interest in using screenings and other tools to detect the disease at its earliest stages. Read Dr. Lucey’s profile. Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. Melanoma makes up only a small fraction of skin cancer…
Read MorePeace of Mind: Why You Need an Advance Healthcare Directive
Denise T. Mohess, MD, is a member of Inova Medical Group and is medical director for Inova’s Advanced Illness and Geriatric Program. She is board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine and hospice and palliative medicine. Read Dr. Mohess’s profile. If you’re like most people, you have opinions about how you’d like to be cared…
Read MoreStrong Bones: Take Action With DEXA Bone Density Screening
Eileen C. West, MD, is board certified in internal medicine. Many men and women experience thinning of their bones as they age. More than 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, which causes weak, thin bones prone to fractures. Another 34 million have osteopenia, or low bone mass, which puts them at risk for…
Read MoreWomen: Take note of heart attack risk factors and symptoms
Women, Have a Heart February is American Heart Month. Ladies, to celebrate the occasion, make healthy life choices and pay close attention to heart attack risk factors and symptoms. Heart Disease Risk Factors Several traditional risk factors, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, family history and age, affect both women and men, but…
Read MoreParkinson’s patient shows inspiring improvement with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) treatment
Regaining Control Deep brain stimulation (DBS) procedure provides new hope by keeping Parkinson’s symptoms in check For Bachir Flih (pronounced “Flee”), the symptoms happened out of the blue: a tremor in his right index finger accompanied by fatigue that lasted throughout the day. With a busy job as the dining service manager for a retirement…
Read MoreInova Medical Group Welcomes Cardiac Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Associates
Falls Church, VA — November 10, 2016 — Inova this week announced that Cardiac Vascular and Thoracic Surgery Associates, P.C. (CVTSA) is joining Inova Medical Group (IMG) and Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI). For more than 30 years, Inova and CVTSA have collaborated to provide excellent and experienced cardiac, vascular and thoracic care to our…
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