Press Release
Dr. Edward Chang Leverages Innovative Surgical Approach to Treat First Patient with BEAR® Implant
Falls Church, VA – On October, 2022, Edward Chang, MD, became the first surgeon in Virginia to use the BEAR® Implant to treat an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during the BEAR III trial. The BEAR Implant is the first medical advancement to enable the body to heal its own torn ACL. This new approach…
Read MoreCosts of Care Presents Inova President and CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD with the Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO
Additionally, Leapfrog recognizes three Inova hospitals as Top Hospitals for 2022 Falls Church, VA – Inova is proud to announce that the Steven Schroeder Award for Outstanding Healthcare CEO was presented to Inova President and CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD today at The Leapfrog Group’s annual meeting. The Leapfrog group also recognized Inova Fair Oaks…
Read MorePatient Volumes Continue to Surge at Inova Hospitals
Falls Church, VA – Due to another spike in flu, COVID-19, RSV and other illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday, Inova’s hospitals are experiencing unprecedented patient volumes and strain on hospital capacity. Inova Emergency Departments, in particular, across the system are experiencing a significant surge in patient volume and are operating at- or over-capacity. For every…
Read MoreInova Opens First Inova Cares Clinic for Behavioral Health
Leesburg, VA — Inova Health System is proud to announce the opening of the first Inova Cares Clinic – Behavioral Health (ICCBH) which provides adult mental health counseling services to individuals who are underinsured, uninsured or have Virginia Medicaid coverage and are struggling with symptoms of mild to moderate mental health conditions. ICCBH is located…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Receive Straight ‘A’s from the Leapfrog Group for Nine Consecutive Periods
Falls Church, VA – Inova is proud to announce that once again, all five hospitals have earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are based on a hospital’s ability to prevent…
Read MoreInova Activates Emergency Operations Plan to Address Patient Volume Surge
Update: Effective Nov. 8, Inova resumed normal operational status. Patient volumes continue to be high across the health system, particularly in pediatric services, so we will continue to monitor the situation and will reactivate the emergency status if necessary. Falls Church, VA – In response to increasing patient volume and strain on hospital capacity, effective…
Read MoreInova Purchases 35 Acres Adjacent to Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System is pleased to announce the purchase of approximately 35 acres of land adjacent to the north of Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. The land is currently developed and used under a long-term ground lease to RBDW Amberleigh LLC as the Amberleigh apartment community. Inova has no immediate plans for…
Read MoreMedia Advisory: Inova Blood Donor Services Seeking Donations to Aid Blood Donation Centers Impacted by Hurricane Ian
WHO: Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) WHAT: Given the expected devastation from Hurricane Ian, IBDS is seeking urgent blood donations to aid our sister blood donation centers with blood reserves. These donations are essential to maintaining a stable and adequate supply of blood and platelets in the coming days, which can help…
Read MoreSusan Moore, DPT, Receives Virginians Speak Up for Safety Award
Alexandria, VA – Susan Moore, DPT, physical therapist at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH), is a recipient of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (VHHA) Virginians Speak Up for Safety award for the second quarter of 2022. Susan was recognized for her actions in escalating her concerns regarding the evaluation of a patient experiencing back…
Read MoreInova Sports Medicine Welcomes Healthy Baller as New Performance Training Group
Falls Church, VA – Inova Sports Medicine this week announced its partnership with Healthy Baller, a local leader in sports performance. Healthy Baller will operate out of Inova Sports Medicine’s facility at the Inova Center for Personalized Health. Healthy Baller trains athletes and active individuals of all ages with a focus on personalized growth. “At…
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