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New Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Mount Vernon and Alexandria-area Patients Can Now Get Atrial Fibrillation Ablation Procedures Closer to Home Alexandria, VA — Inova Alexandria Hospital recently started performing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation procedures. AFib is the most common heart rhythm problem, also known as an arrhythmia, and is often identified by patients experiencing chaotic, rapid or irregular heartbeats. Ablation…
Read MoreInova Cares Clinic for Women – Lansdowne Renaming Celebration
Leesburg, VA — After nearly 15 years of providing OB/GYN care to women in Loudoun County who are uninsured, have limited resources or are insured by Medicaid, Inova is proud to unveil the new name of the clinic and highlight the expansion of services: Inova Cares Clinic for Women – Lansdowne (previously named Inova OB/GYN…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Receives Magnet® Designation for Nursing Excellence
Also Recognized for Fourteen “Exemplars” for Top Performance Falls Church, VA –– Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is proud to announce it has been re-designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence. Currently only about 8 percent of the approximately…
Read MoreOrthopedic Trauma Surgery Team at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Participates in Highly Successful Blood Clot Prevention Study
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fairfax Medical Campus’s orthopedic trauma surgery team enrolled a significant number of patients in the landmark “PREVENT CLOT” randomized controlled trial published last week in the New England Journal of Medicine. The study was a monumental effort led by researchers at the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center and the…
Read MoreInova Sponsors Workforce Development Program
Four hired for Inova positions Falls Church, VA — Inova Health System’s Dream B!G Program, in partnership with the Workforce Innovation Skills Hub and Melwood, sponsored a four-week workforce development program for people interested in a healthcare career, including training for patient registration roles and additional direct-hire opportunities resulting in four participants offered positions. “I…
Read MoreInova Celebrates 150 Years of Caring at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson proclaimed Dec. 12, as “Inova Alexandria Hospital Day” in honor of the hospital’s leading role as the city’s trusted healthcare partner. Alexandria, VA – Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) marked its 150th anniversary with a celebration event held on the hospital’s campus. Inova leaders, hospital team members, community partners and elected officials…
Read MoreDr. 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 MoreInova Health System and GoHealth Urgent Care Partner to Rapidly Expand Access to On-Demand Care in Northern Virginia
July 27, 2022 (VA) – Inova Health System, Northern Virginia’s leading non-profit healthcare provider, and GoHealth Urgent Care, one of the country’s fastest growing, consumer-centric healthcare companies, today announced a new joint-venture to operate urgent care centers and support employers and communities across Northern Virginia. Seven existing Inova Urgent Care locations will transition to new…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings Recognizes Inova’s Excellence, Including #1 Hospital in Virginia and Greater Washington For Second Consecutive Year
Falls Church, VA – Once again, Inova Health System has been recognized as the region’s top health system by U.S. News & World Report. Inova Fairfax Hospital was named the #1 Best Hospital in both Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the second year in a row. Additionally, IFMC’s Obstetrics and Gynecology department…
Read MoreInova Blood Donor Services Welcomes Previously Deferred Donors Due to vCJD
Falls Church, VA – Inova Blood Donor Services supports the updated guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (vCJD). vCJD is a rare disease of the central nervous system commonly referred to as “mad cow disease”. Despite initial concerns of potential transmission, science continues to show that the transmission…
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