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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital now providing Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) services
“HELP” For Elderly Patients Free program provides assistance for elderly patients to help avoid delirium and declined functioning during their hospital stays. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is now a part of the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP). This free program is designed to aid elderly patients in avoiding delirium and declined functioning during their hospital…
Read MoreConcussion clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital expands services and treatments
Getting Our Head in the Game The concussion clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has widened its services and treatments to include comprehensive assessment, testing and treatment of concussion in individuals 5 years of age and older. Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has recently expanded its concussion program. “The clinic is a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach for the…
Read MoreInova Rehabilitation Center helps stroke patient regain his active lifestyle
Back In The Swing After defense contractor and golf enthusiast Bill Tanner suffered a left-brain stroke, the Rehabilitation Center at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital helped him get back on his feet with expert and caring occupational, physical and speech therapy. Last February 17 started out like any other Monday for defense contractor Bill Tanner. But…
Read MoreGetting stroke patients on the road to recovery, WUSA 9, March 16, 2015
A program at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital puts patients who’ve suffered brain or spinal cord injuries back in the driver’s seat and on the road to recovery.
Read MoreShoulder replacements can restore quality of life
Reach High If you’re experiencing severe pain in your shoulder and you haven’t found relief through nonsurgical treatments like medications or physical therapy, then shoulder replacement surgery may be an option to consider. “Shoulder replacement is a very effective procedure,” says Jeffrey Lovallo, MD, Surgical Director, Inova Shoulder Replacement Program. “The doctors in our program…
Read MoreTeen’s death shows horror of flu epidemic, CNN, December 31, 2014
Inova’s Dr. Sujata Ambardar, infectious disease specialist, is quoted in a CNN article about the high levels of flu activity seen in the DC metro region and elsewhere. Read more.
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Announces Patient Visitation Restrictions to Ensure Patient, Families and Staff Safety
Updated as of February 16, 2015, 3 p.m. EST: Visitor policy restrictions have been lifted. Find current visitor policy at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital website. MOUNT VERNON, VA – (December 23, 2014) – Due to increased flu-like illness activity at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, today, December 23rd, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has instituted temporary changes…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Eric Desman Shares the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide with WUSA 9, December 22, 2014
Inova’s Dr. Eric Desman, hyperbaric physician at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, spoke about the dangers of carbon monoxide and hyperbaric oxygen treatment with WUSA 9 on December 22, 2014.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Eric Desman Shares the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide with WUSA 9, December 22, 2014
Inova’s Dr. Eric Desman, hyperbaric physician at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, spoke about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning and hyperbaric oxygen treatments with WUSA 9 on December 22, 2014.
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Dedicates New Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower
ALEXANDRIA, VA – December 10, 2014 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital officially dedicated the new Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower building at a special ceremony on December 9th. Hospital leaders joined with major donors and more than 125 dignitaries and VIPs representing community, business, political and Inova Health leadership from across the region to celebrate the…
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