Inova Alexandria Hospital Celebrates 135 Years of Service

Serving the Region’s Health Care Needs as the Oldest Community Hospital in Virginia

ALEXANDRIA, VA – (December 6, 2007) —Inova Alexandria Hospital will celebrate 135 years of serving the health care needs of the community on Wednesday, December 12. This event will also recognize more than 100 employees that have worked at the hospital for 25 years or longer and honor several City of Alexandria emergency medical services (EMS) personnel for performing beyond the call of duty.

WHAT:
Inova Alexandria Hospital 135th Anniversary

WHEN:
December 12, 2007
11 a.m.- noon

WHERE:
Inova Alexandria Hospital Atrium
4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA

“Our hospital has been a cornerstone of the community for 135 years,” said Kathy Barry, chief operating officer, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “It’s important for us to take time to recognize the efforts our leaders, supporters, volunteers, employees and physicians have made to bring quality health care to the City of Alexandria.”

Inova Alexandria Hospital, formerly known as Alexandria Hospital, began with a grassroots effort by farmers who donated proceeds from their crops to help construct the hospital in 1872.

During the anniversary celebration, a letter from President George W. Bush will be presented to Inova Alexandria Hospital for the hospitals’ commitment to the health care needs of the Washington, DC, region.

In addition, three local EMS techs will be recognized by Alexandria Mayor William Euille for their heroic efforts on the frontline to save a local patient. The Mayor will also commend more than 130 employees for their long-term service to the hospital.

The hospital’s 135th anniversary is sponsored in part by Inova Alexandria Hospital’s Foundation and its 1872 Society, a volunteer group of hospital supporters.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency and urgent care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.