Inova Schar Cancer Institute – Peterson Family Breast Center Offering Convenient and Comprehensive Breast Care in Loudoun County

Leesburg, VA — The new Inova Schar Cancer Institute – Peterson Family Breast Center offers area women convenient and comprehensive care close to home.  Located on the main campus of Inova Loudoun Hospital, the 3,800 square foot suite is modern, soothing and provides a central navigation point for women. The Peterson family generously donated $10M to Inova, $1M specifically for the Breast Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital.

The Peterson Family Breast Center features state-of-the-art detection and diagnostic imaging services, breast navigation, genetic counseling, and the nationally acclaimed Life with Cancer® program, all in one location.  Additionally, fellowship trained breast radiologists will read all mammograms.  The Breast Center complements Inova Loudoun Hospital’s existing accredited breast program and patient’s care is integrated with the national experts at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

“In partnership with the Peterson family, we are committed to offering women in our community access to more specialists, such as fellowship trained board certified breast imagers, more technology and more services closer to home to prevent, detect and manage breast cancer,” stated Deborah Addo, CEO, Inova Loudoun Hospital.

Last year, nearly 253,000 women across the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer, the most common type of cancer among women in this community.

“My colleagues and I at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute extend our deep appreciation to the Peterson family for their continued generous support to Inova, support which in so many ways contributes to the health and well-being of the members of our community. We cannot thank you enough,” Dr. Donald “Skip” Trump, CEO and Executive Director of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

“The Peterson Family Foundation is honored to support all of Inova’s cancer programs. Their integrity of services and patient care makes it an investment we know helps so many in our communities through the most difficult of life’s journeys,” said Lauren Peterson.

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

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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.