Inova Health System Launches Stork Express

An Inova Speed-Interviewing Event

Leesburg, VA – (August 25, 2011) — Inova Women’s Services is launching a new event for expectant and hopeful moms-to-be, Stork Express.  Are you are thinking about getting pregnant, newly pregnant or simply looking for an OB/GYN? If so, join us for a speed-interviewing event where you’ll meet and interview doctors and certified nurse-midwives and find the one that’s right for you.

This event is free and open to the public. Stork Express will take place on Thursday, September 22 at the Hyatt Regency Reston in Reston and on Thursday, October 6 at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington.  Both events will take place from 6 – 9 p.m.

We recommend attending the event location that is closest to where you live. Physicians and staff from Inova Fair Oaks and Loudoun hospitals will be participating at the event in Reston. Inova Alexandria and Fairfax hospital physicians and staff will be participating at the Arlington event.

Set up similar to a “speed-dating”–style event, each attendee/couple will have a few minutes to meet one-on-one with obstetricians/gynecologists and certified nurse-midwives then move to the next physician or midwife. Participants will also have the opportunity to mingle with the following professionals:

• High-risk pregnancy physicians (perinatalogists)
• Infertility specialists
• Hospital staff, including nurses who will be caring for you and your new baby
• Health educators and lactation consultants

All attendees will receive a goodie bag and delicious appetizers and refreshing mocktails will be provided. A drawing will be held for a free two-night stay at the event venue to get the family planning started.

Participation is free, but registration is required.  Seating is limited so register online at inova.org/storkexpress or call 571-423-5578.

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.