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Fitness fanatic finds relief from reverse shoulder procedure
Reaching for Relief Just eight weeks after her shoulder replacement, exercise enthusiast Susan Frankowski took a cardio and strength-training class. Feeling zero pain, the 73-year-old was back to her active lifestyle. But in the months leading up to her surgery, Frankowski was in constant severe pain. She couldn’t sleep on her side or reach above…
Read MoreGenerous donations contribute to rehab, emergency care services
The Transformation of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated a watershed moment in its history when it formally dedicated the new Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower on December 9, 2014, at an event celebrated by the Moores, their family and friends, community leaders and Inova employees. The Mark and Brenda Moore…
Read MoreNew Men’s Health Clinic coming this summer
NEW Men’s Health Clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of its new men’s health clinic this summer! The clinic specializes in treating the unique conditions associated with male health, including BPH (enlargement of the prostate), prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction and wellness. The program offers all the…
Read More2015 Reunions for Patients and their families
2015 Patient Reunions Some of the great traditions of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital are the annual Patient Reunion Picnics each September on the hospital grounds. Each fall, we welcome back former patients and their families served by Inova Joint Replacement Center and Inova Rehabilitation Center to catch up and renew acquaintances. Please save these dates,…
Read MoreAnother ‘first’ for Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Gold Seal of Approval Inova Rehabilitation Center of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been awarded its first-ever Gold Seal of Approval™ Disease-Specific Designation by The Joint Commission (TJC) for stroke rehabilitation. The Center was evaluated during a rigorous on-site review conducted earlier this year, and has been awarded a two-year certification. Inova Rehabilitation Center was…
Read MoreLocal stroke patient gets successful treatment at Inova’s Lorton HealthPlex
Expert care in his time of need Having just moved to Lorton, John and Joanne Donahue were still growing accustomed to their new surroundings. But last May, when they needed help and they needed it fast, they knew just where to go. It was 4 a.m. when John, 78, woke up and was unable to…
Read MoreReduce sun exposure to lessen your risk of skin cancer
Don’t Feel the Burn There are many factors that determine the likelihood that you will develop skin cancer, including your genetics and family history of the disease. However, one of the main risk factors — exposure to the sun’s UV rays — can be mitigated if you take the proper preventive steps. One of them…
Read MoreInova Health System gets $50 million donation, WUSA 9, May 18, 2015
Inova have received the largest single donation in Virginia healthcare history, $50 Million Dollars.
Read MoreMulti-million-dollar gift to help fund Fairfax cancer research center, ABC 7 WJLA, May 18, 2015
Multi-million-dollar gift to Inova from Dwight and Martha Schar will help fund Fairfax cancer research center.
Read MoreInova Center for Personalized Health’s Cancer Program Receives $50 Million Gift
Donald (Skip) Trump, MD, named the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute CEO & Executive Director FALLS CHURCH, VA. – Inova acknowledged today a $50 million gift from developer and philanthropist Dwight Schar launching the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute. The center will anchor the new Inova Center for Personalized Health recently…
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