Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals Honored by Fairfax County for Employee Commuter Programs

Hospitals Recognized for Their ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ Designation

Falls Church, VA – (November 29, 2010) – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals were recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their “Best Workplace for Commuters” designation. On November 16, the Supervisors presented hospital staff with certificates and commended them for their efforts in offering large-scale trip reduction programs to employees.

The “Best Workplace for Commuters” designation comes courtesy of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, working in partnership with the National Center for Transit Research, part of the University of South Florida’s Center for Urban Transportation.

To qualify for the elite designation, the hospitals had to meet a rigorous list of outstanding commuter benefits for employees including offering a wide range of transportation options. The hospitals also had to maintain a focus of helping get employees to work safely, on time and free of commute-related stress.

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare 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.