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Inova’s BRIDGE Program helps patients with traumatic brain injury get their lives back
Learning to Live Again On Sunday, July 20, 2014, Steve Schreiber climbed a ladder in his backyard to finish trimming the branches off of a tree. His chain saw in hand, he dug into a particularly thick branch, but it wouldn’t give. As he was wondering why, he turned and saw another branch flying toward…
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 MoreInova Mount Vernon joint replacement docs provide a game plan that boosts patient confidence, speeds recovery
Joint Patients: Setting You Up for Success If your doctor recommends joint replacement surgery, a little preparation can go a long way in improving your experience before, during and after your procedure. The Joint Replacement Clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital partners with patients and their families to create a detailed plan of care. During…
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 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 MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Receives 2015 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award® for Clinical Quality
Alexandria, VA – November 11, 2015 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been named a 2015 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner for clinical quality by Press Ganey Associates, Inc. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved 95th percentile or above performance in key clinical and patient satisfaction areas.…
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 MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Breaks Ground on New $22.8M Emergency Department
MOUNT VERNON, VA – September 22, 2015 – To better meet the needs of residents across the community it serves, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital today broke ground on a new, $22.8 million, 22,500 square-foot emergency department. The new facility will be named the Veatch Family Emergency Department in recognition of lead donor and local entrepreneur Jeffrey…
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.
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