Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children Honors Artists from Local Schools

Elementary and High School Students Brighten Hospital Walkway with Artwork

Falls Church, VA- (January 17, 2011) – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children hosted an art reception on January 16 to honor student artists in our community. Students from Oakton Elementary School and Falls Church High School donated their artwork to be displayed on the wall of the hospital’s well-traveled walkway to the garage. The artwork was displayed for three months for patients, visitors and staff to see. On Sunday, the students and their families came to proudly see their artwork and to receive a certificate of recognition.

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.