Inova Loudoun Hospital Medical Executive Committee Donates to LAWS

Leesburg, VA – December 20, 2016 – The Medical Staff Executive Committee of Inova Loudoun Hospital donated $5,000 to Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) in recognition of the outstanding service that LAWS provides to our community.

“We respect and appreciate the support that LAWS provides for adult and child victims of domestic and sexual violence in our community. Inova Loudoun Hospital has consistently supported other non-profit organizations in Loudoun County and we are happy to continue that tradition with LAWS,” said Dr. Jill McCabe, Vice President of the Medical Staff at Inova Loudoun Hospital.

LAWS will use the donation to increase their advocacy to sexual assault victims receiving forensic exams through the Inova FACT Department; respond to increased hotline calls in which the police have completed risk assessments to assess the victim’s risk of being seriously injured or killed; and provide more prevention efforts, specifically with youth.

“We are thrilled to receive this generous donation and humbled that the Inova Loudoun Hospital Medical Executive Committee choose LAWS. We are so grateful for Inova Loudoun Hospital’s partnership and Loudoun is fortunate to have a wonderful community hospital,” commented Nicole Acosta, LCSW, Executive Director, LAWS.

Media Contact: Reneé Brohard, APR, 540-454-3493

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About LAWS
The mission of the Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) is to serve adults and children who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; to empower, inform and advocate for adults and children; to educate the community about domestic violence and sexual assault and to work towards the elimination of personal and societal violence.

About Inova Loudoun Hospital
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.

About Inova
Inova is a global leader in personalized health, which leverages precision medicine to predict, prevent and treat disease, enabling individuals to live longer, healthier lives. At Inova, we serve more than 2 million people each year from throughout the Washington, DC, metro area and beyond.

We are shaping the future of health through our integrated network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, outpatient services and destination institutes.  Our commitment to health and wellness is further reflected in our sustainable practices. Inova is home to world-class researchers, expert medical specialists and renowned scientists, who are driving innovation to improve patient care, prevent disease and promote wellness. For more information, visit inova.org, or find Inova on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.