Christine Candio, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Named a Top Female CEO by SmartCEO Magazine


Christine Candio, CEOAlexandria, VA – (July 17, 2012) – Washington SmartCEO magazine recognizes this year’s Brava winners at the 2012 Brava! Awards to take place on July 24 at the Kellogg Conference Center at Gallaudet University. Among these winners is CEO of Inova Alexandria Hospital, Christine Candio.

The Brava! Women Business Achievement Awards celebrates women business leaders who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. These CEOs have become exemplary leaders in their companies and the community at large by encouraging local philanthropy and setting their companies on the path to tremendous growth. This year’s winners collectively generate $1.7 billion in revenue and employ over 4,800 people. SmartCEO shares their inspiring stories in the July issue and celebrates them at an awards event. Christine was one of 25 winners selected from a pool of 90 CEOs.

“This award brings to light Christine’s leadership in the ever-changing national healthcare landscape and her commitment to transparency within the organization,” says Mark Stauder, President and COO of Inova Health System. “Her leadership has brought much success to Inova Alexandria Hospital in the way of regulatory awards and improved quality measures.”

Her nomination goes on to note: “Christine has a commanding presence in the organization and proactively plans to handle the unexpected. She has a powerful intrinsic motivation, setting high standards for herself.  She also holds her leaders accountable and responsible for the organization’s established Standards of Behavior. Christine is committed to the physicians and staff at Inova Alexandria Hospital and recognizes the important roles they play in the ensuring and maintaining the health of the community.”

To interview Christine Candio, please contact Allison Kenty at 703-504-3840

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About the Brava! Awards
The Brava! Awards celebrate women business leaders who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving back to the community. These female CEOs have become exemplary leaders in their companies and the community at large by encouraging local philanthropy, mentoring fellow CEOs and setting their companies on the path to tremendous growth.

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, mental health, 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.

4 Comments

  1. Melva Pyle-Lee on August 8, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Christine is absolutely wonderful.A very kind careing & approachable person. I work in food service & anytime we cross paths she always says hello & asks hows everything going . She’s very down to earth.She’s a great leader & deserves much recognition & respect for all she’s done to help patients & staff.A great example for all of us. Congratulations Christine on your award. Sincerely, Melva Pyle-Lee

  2. Eddie L. Reyes - Deputy Chief of Police on October 22, 2012 at 3:02 am

    I now know why Christine was selected and named Top Female CEO by SmartCEO Magazine! The INOVA Alexandria Hospital is one of the finest hospitals I have had treat me! Recently I was treated at INOVA Alexandria Hospital after coming down with a bad case of gall stones, some residual complications and then radial nerve palsy. The hospital was very presentable, clean at the lowest level and all of the staff were so friendly and most attentive to my pain and my care. I witnessed Christine walk the floors and check on patients and check in with staff. Christine clearly leads her staff by example by going above and beyond to ensure that patient needs are met. Well earned and well deserved!

  3. Virginia Hall on July 16, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    No communication between patient/caretaker and medical staff. Need information regarding your treatments while in INOVA Alexandria? Better have a HIPPA request in hand to give to the hospital staff so you can take your medical records to another hospital/doctor who will communicate with you.

    • InovaNewsroom on July 19, 2013 at 10:03 am

      Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us about this experience with us. Can you please contact our Patient Advocate team at 703-504-3128, so they can address and work to resolve your concerns?

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