Inova Loudoun Hospital Statement

Leesburg, VA – October 16, 2014 – A patient with a recent low grade fever and recent travel history to West Africa did present to Inova Loudoun Hospital today.

All of Inova’s infection prevention precautions and protocols were put in place prior to the patient being placed directly in isolation.  The patient received a preliminary evaluation by Inova Loudoun Hospital physicians in coordination with local and state health departments.  The patient didn’t meet the threshold for Ebola.

“Our staff has been training and was prepared for this situation. We thank our nurses and doctors for taking great care of all our patients,” stated H. Patrick Walters, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital. “We are committed to our promise to deliver excellent care for our patients and the community.”

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Media Contact: Tony Raker,  (703) 674-7260

Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/InovaLoudounHospital.