Press Release
Inova Loudoun Hospital Receives Magnet® Designation for Nursing
Also Cited for 10 Exemplars in a Variety of Professional Practices Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to announce it has once again been designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for the fourth consecutive term. Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence.…
Read MoreStatement Regarding Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 Vaccine
In accordance with guidance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Inova has paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) COVID-19 vaccine at our Inova Primary Care locations as we await further guidance from the FDA and VDH. According to the FDA, adverse side effects from…
Read MoreVirginia Surgery Associates Joins Inova Health System
Inova Health System is pleased to announce that Virginia Surgery Associates (VSA) has joined Inova as of Tuesday, April 13, 2021. The addition of VSA’s four office locations and team of board-certified general surgeons and advanced practice providers expands Inova’s footprint and suite of surgical services across Northern Virginia. “Inova is a national leader in…
Read MoreInova Health System Hits 300,000 Vaccines; Pledges to Vaccinate Children Pending Authorization and Eligibility
Falls Church, VA — In just three and a half months, Inova Health System has administered more than 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and is continuing to expand operations to accommodate even more Northern Virginia community members. Inova hit this significant milestone this week, which accounts for 25% of all shots given in Northern…
Read MoreHow the Cures Act Enhances “People-Centered Care”
The 21st Century Cures Act goes into effect Monday, April 5, which mandates the timely release of all patient information from their medical record or inpatient chart. The Cures Act ensures that patients have full access to their electronic medical records and personal health information “without delay.” Inova patients currently have access to their personal…
Read MoreStatement from Inova Regarding Washington Football Team Partnership
Following an unprecedented year in healthcare, Inova has revisited its strategic priorities and has become even more focused on advancing patient-centered care in the DC region. With this focus in mind, Inova has made the decision to discontinue its medical team’s role as the team physicians for the Washington Football Team. For the past five…
Read MoreHigher Than Expected COVID-19 Antibody Rates in Children in Northern Virginia
Falls Church, VA – Last summer, from July to October 2020, Inova Health System partnered with the Virginia Department of Health and George Mason University to conduct a COVID-19 serology (antibody) study to analyze the incidence of COVID-19 in children in Northern Virginia. The analysis of blood samples from more than 1,000 children, ages 0…
Read MoreCritical Need for Blood Donors – Now is The Time to Donate and Save Lives
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services has an immediate need for blood donations from local donors to recover the blood supply for our community. Current blood supply levels are critically low in the Washington DC metropolitan area and across the United States. Our supply can only be replenished with donations from volunteer blood…
Read MoreInova Surpasses 200,000 Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given
FALLS CHURCH, VA– This week, Inova Health System reached the significant milestone of administering more than 200,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. As of March 11, 2021, the total number of doses administered by Inova is nearly 211,500. This accounts for one-third of all shots given in Northern Virginia and one in every eleven administered…
Read MoreInova and University of Virginia School of Medicine Open New Campus
Falls Church, VA – After four years of extensive planning, Inova Health System and the University of Virginia School of Medicine this week opened the UVA Inova Campus, welcoming its first class of 36 UVA medical students. An additional 36 students will join the campus next year to complete a full complement of students for…
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