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Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Critical Care
Cardiovascular Unit Receives Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence Falls Church, VA – (December 17, 2008) — The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute has won the prestigious Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence for Fall 2008. Given by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), this prestigious award recognizes…
Read MoreInova Health System and ServiceSource Launch Career Development Program
Pilot Program to Focus on Rising Demand for Skilled Healthcare Professionals Falls Church, VA – (December 15, 2008) — CareerSTAT, a collaborative program of Inova Health System and ServiceSource, was officially launched at the inaugural meeting of the Northern Virginia Healthcare Business Advisory Council (BAC) on December 12. CareerSTAT is a pilot program that will focus…
Read MoreInova HealthSource Joins National Effort to Promote National Influenza Vaccination Week
Vaccinations Remain Best Protection Against Flu Virus Falls Church, VA – (December 8, 2008) – Inova Health System’s HealthSource program is joining the national effort to promote National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 8-14. The CDC designated the week of December 8-14 as National Influenza Vaccination Week to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination and to…
Read MoreShenandoah University and Inova Health System Partner to Expand Nursing Education Program
University Will Triple Class Size and Open New Facility in Loudoun County; Inova to Provide Scholarships and Hospital Rotation Slots Winchester, VA – (October 31, 2008) – Shenandoah University has formed a collaborative affiliation with Inova Health System of Falls Church, Va., in support of the university’s second-degree BSN program. The program will be offered at…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Allows First Look Inside New Biomechanical Laboratory
Using Cutting-Edge Research To Improve Patient Care Annandale, VA – (October 30, 2008) —Inova Fairfax Hospital will hold an open house Thursday, November 6th, for its new Biomechanical Laboratory. This lab will provide cutting-edge orthopedic research to advance treatment for people with complex bone and joint problems. The biomechanical lab is the only lab of its…
Read MoreInova Health System Honors Jean and Ric Edelman for Commitment to Nursing
Edelmans Presented with 2008 Commitment to Excellence Award Falls Church, VA – (October 28, 2008) – Inova Health System has announced Jean and Ric Edelman as recipients of the System’s 2008 Commitment to Excellence Award for their dedication and philanthropic support of nursing and nursing education at Inova. The award was presented Saturday, October 25, at…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Invites Families and Runners to 3rd Annual Star Kid 8K Run/Walk
Proceeds to Benefit Pediatric Heart Program Falls Church, VA – (October 22, 2008) — Hundreds of runners and walkers from Northern Virginia will hit the pavement on Saturday, Nov. 1, for Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children’s third annual Star Kid 8K Run/Walk at George Mason University. Virginia Congressman Tom Davis of the 11th District will kick…
Read MoreInova Health System Hosts Gala 2008
Beach Boy’s Brian Wilson to Entertain; ABC’s Leon Harris to Emcee Falls Church, VA – (October 17, 2008) — Inova Health System’s Gala 2008, An Evening of Miracles, will be held Saturday, October 25, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. This festive evening will include silent and live auctions, as well as a live performance by acclaimed…
Read MoreInova’s Life With Cancer Program Partners With Panera Bread For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
FALLS CHURCH, VA – (October 15, 2008) – Inova Health System’s Life with Cancer® program has partnered with Panera Bread for the month of October in the fight against breast cancer. All Panera Bread locations in Northern Virginia will donate a portion of their Pink Ribbon Bagel® sales to the program. “The financial support of Panera’s…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Ranked Best in Virginia for Cardiology, Stroke Services, GI Medical Treatment
Inova Fairfax Only Hospital in Washington Region With Five-Star Rating in Valve Surgery Falls Church, VA – (October 14, 2008) – Inova Fairfax Hospital has been ranked the best in Virginia for cardiology services, stroke services and GI medical treatment, by HealthGrades, a leading independent healthcare ratings company. In addition, Inova Fairfax Hospital is the only…
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