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U.S. News & World Report Names Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Among Best in Washington, DC Area
Alexandria, VA – August 8, 2017 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been ranked the #8 Best Hospital in the Washington, DC metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report in 2017-18 rankings. The hospital also ranked #18 in the state of Virginia and earned high performing recognition in Orthopedics again. The annual U.S. News…
Read MoreInova Announces Somatus as New Acute Dialysis Provider
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Inova announced Somatus as its new acute dialysis provider, effective today. As a new dialysis service provider organization, Somatus’ approach to patient care aligns with Inova’s commitment to population health and the belief in early intervention and education leading to reduced chronic illness. “At Inova, we strive to provide comprehensive services across…
Read MoreD.C.-area hospitals turn to new tool to fight opioid crisis, Washington Business Journal
Rising concerns about the opioid epidemic are causing more health care organizations to try on this technology. Read and watch more.
Read MoreNew ER at Inova Mount Vernon Puts Patients First
A New Era of Patient Care for the Mount Vernon, VA Area New Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital: Bigger, Better, Faster A new era in patient care began in the Mount Vernon and Alexandria community in November 2016 when Inova Mount Vernon Hospital formally dedicated and opened the Veatch Family Emergency Department and…
Read MorePatients with spinal cord injuries are walking again with help from Inova Mount Vernon’s ReWalk clinic
First Steps Back The Inova Rehabilitation Center (www.inova.org/IRC) is now offering certain patients with spinal cord injuries the opportunity to learn how to walk again using an innovative new technology. The ReWalk exoskeleton clinic, which began in April at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, is the first available in Northern Virginia. “Inova is opening the ReWalk…
Read MoreLorton HealthPlex to hold Family Fun Day Saturday, June 24, 2017
News from Lorton Family Fun Day 2017, awards, and new staff at the Inova HealthPlex – Lorton Family Fun Day: Sat., June 24, 2017 It’s hard to believe, but summer is right around the corner. The staff of Inova HealthPlex – Lorton cordially invites you to its third annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 24.…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital receives two national patient safety awards
Safety First In April, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) received two prestigious patient safety awards from prominent national patient advocacy organizations: the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades. An “A” in hospital patient safety Inova Mount Vernon was one of only 823 hospitals nationwide to receive an “A” hospital patient safety ranking by The Leapfrog Group, a…
Read MoreSpine surgery patients, doctors benefit from Inova’s new O-arm imaging tool
Seeing Is Believing O-arm Mobile Surgical Imaging System helps lessen radiation exposure and improve spine surgery results In February, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) added a new element to their award-winning surgical program: a spine surgery imaging system for the operating room called the O-arm. Manufactured by Medtronic, the O-arm is the gold standard of intraoperative spinal imaging…
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 MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Receives Two National Patient Safety Awards
Alexandria VA, April 12 – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital announces it has received two prestigious patient safety awards from prominent national patient advocacy organizations. Leapfrog Group – Grade “A” Hospital Safety Score – Spring 2017 Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is one of only 823 hospitals nationwide to receive an A hospital patient safety ranking by…
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