Inova proton therapy shows survival benefit in landmark phase III trial for head and neck cancer patients

Proton therapy suite at Inova Mather Proton Therapy Center

FAIRFAX, VA – A new study published today in The Lancet demonstrates a significant survival benefit for patients with oropharyngeal cancers of the head and neck treated with proton therapy compared with traditional radiation therapy (photon therapy). Inova Schar Cancer and The Mather Proton Therapy Center, home to Northern Virginia’s only proton therapy center and…

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Three Inova hospitals named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care

Newborn baby boy being cradled by new parents in birthing center

Fairfax, VA – Inova Health is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care, the highest distinction awarded in the annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study. Notably, this is…

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Give the gift of life this season

Female blood donor lying on the couch with mobile phone and looking at camera.

Inova Blood Donor Services announces upcoming community blood drives Leesburg, VA —  Inova Blood Donor Services (IBDS) is calling on the community to help save lives by donating blood this holiday season. Blood donations are essential year-round, but as the holidays approach, supplies often run low. Inova invites donors throughout Loudoun County to participate in…

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Inova Schar Cancer Earns international accreditation for stem cell therapy

FACT gold seal and Inova logo

Fairfax, VA – Inova Schar Cancer has earned internationally-recognized accreditation from the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT). This accreditation recognizes Inova Schar Cancer’s excellence in delivering safe, high-quality cellular therapies in its cutting-edge program. By demonstrating full compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing, and Administration, Inova…

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Inova Schar Cancer first in region to deliver Adaptive Online Radiation Therapy

patient in radiation oncology CT imaging machine

Falls Church, VA – Inova Schar Cancer is proud to announce the rollout of Adaptive Online Radiotherapy – one of the most advanced forms of personalized radiation therapy available today. Inova is the first in the Greater Washington DC area to implement this new technology. Varian Ethos with Hypersight is a cutting-edge radiotherapy solution that…

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U.S. News & World Report names Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital among top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for Neonatology

2025-26 U.S. News Best Hospitals and Neonatology seals

Fairfax, VA – Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital has been recognized among the top 40 Best Children’s Hospitals in the country for Neonatology by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of finding the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or…

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Inova Health President & CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, honored with Award of Excellence by Joint Commission

Fairfax, VA – Inova Health is pleased to announce that J. Stephen Jones, MD, FACS, President and CEO of Inova, has been recognized with the 2025 Award of Excellence by Joint Commission, an independent, evidence-based standards setting organization that sets the benchmark for safe, high-quality patient care through healthcare accreditation and certification. The Award of Excellence annually…

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