Inova in the News
High Heat Index Takes a Health Toll on the Body, WUSA 9, July 18, 2013
(July 19, 2013) – Primary care physician, Dr. Randi Kodroff, DO spoke with WUSA 9 why sweat is important and the effects of high heat on our body and the important role of sweat.
Read MoreCancer Survivor’s Art Program Featured in ASTRONews
(July 10, 2013) – Cookie Kerxton, a cancer survivor turns radiation masks into art to help raise funds for cancer patients, with the support of Gopal Bajaj, MD, her radiation oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She shared her story with the American Society of Radiation Oncology’s ASTRONews, “Courage Unmasked,” in their Summer 2013 issue.
Read More“Inova president: Health systems entering ‘new normal’ of fewer patients,” Washington Business Journal, May 14, 2013
”‘Alex Babies’ celebrated,” Fox 5
“New Bird Flu Moved From Chickens To Humans,” WUSA9
Inova’s, Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Featured on WUSA9
Seasonal allergies are in full effect! Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Inova Fairfax Hospital allergy specialist, spoke with Anita Brikman at WUSA9 about foods that can help ease or aggravate seasonal allergies – (April 24, 2013).
Read MoreInova’s, Dr. John Elkas, Featured on NBC4 Washington
Our own Dr. John Elkas, Gynecologic Oncologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital, was featured on NBC News4 providing recommendations on what women can do to make sure they are receiving the best care after an ovarian cancer diagnosis – (April 19, 2013). New Concerns About Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Read MoreInova’s, Dr. Lawrence Stern, Featured on WUSA9
WUSA9‘s Anita Brikman spoke with Caitlin O’Dwyer on how important a colonscopy was in catching a cancerous polyp. Colonoscopy is one of the few medical tests that can catch cancer before it starts, so her doctor, Dr. Lawrence Stern, MD, colorectal surgeon, Inova, was able to treat her cancer early and Caitlin is now cancer…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital’s, Dr. Ronald Childs, Featured on WUSA9
Dr. Ronald Childs, Medical Director of Inova Spine Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with WUSA9 about the risks of shoveling heavy/wet snow. Shoveling heavy snow can lead to back pain or the overexertion can cause a heart attack, it is important to take care of both your back and your heart while clearing your…
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