Posts Tagged ‘covid19’
The Novel Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) and Symptoms in Children
Minal Amin, MD, is a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Amin is board certified in emergency medicine and pediatric emergency medicine. Nicole Barbera, DO, is a fellow in pediatric emergency medicine at Inova Children’s Hospital. Dr. Barbera is board certified in pediatrics. At Inova, we want to support you during the…
Read MoreIs it Safe to Go to the ER for non-COVID emergencies?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, do not be afraid to come to the hospital for immediate care. Inova’s Emergency Rooms are open for all patients and remain a safe place to seek care in Northern Virginia. During this time of COVID-19, Inova has implemented additional safety procedures at all facilities, based on CDC…
Read MoreRyan Zimmerman’s “Pros for Heroes” Fund Helps Healthcare Workers
Ryan Zimmerman of the World Series champion Washington Nationals was featured on NBC’s Today Show on Friday, April 17 to discuss his recently founded Pros for Heroes Relief Fund, which supports front-line healthcare workers and their families. The fund has already donated gifts of meals and financial resources to purchase Personal Protective Equipment for team…
Read MoreNurses Leave Encouragement Messages With Sidewalk Chalk
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the doctors and nurses of Inova Loudoun Hospital are supported with words of enouragement from other nurses. “I was really touched because it’s a great representation of how we support one another,” said Kelly Stevenson, a nurse and special projects manager. Read more and see pictures of the messages on Loudoun…
Read MoreHave You Recovered from COVID-19? We Need Your Help!
Inova Health System is looking for individuals recovered from COVID-19 to donate plasma (colorless fluid part of blood) for a research study. Your donated plasma contains immunoglobulins (immune protection) and this study will use your plasma to help patients currently sick with COVID-19 disease. Learn more at inova.org/covid19/research
Read MoreNoVa COVID Patient Goes Home After 3 Weeks at Fairfax Hospital
A 44-year-old husband and father, Titou Phommachanh of Manassas, was able to reunite with his family after spending three weeks in the ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Having been close to death as he struggled with complications of COVID-19, Phommachanh is now home with his three kids and his wife, who calls his recovery “nothing…
Read MoreAlexandria Neighbors Support Hospital Workers in Battle Against Coronavirus
People in the community of Alexandria are working to donate supplies to the doctors, nurses, and other hospital workers at Inova Alexandria Hospital to protect them and help keep patients safe during the covid-19 pandemic. “It’s heartwrenching to know what our staff and others across the world are having to go through,” said Shannon Hiskey,…
Read MorePeople With Asthma and Lung Conditions Are at High Risk and Need an Action Plan
People with asthma or other lung conditions should make a plan in case of suspected COVID-19 infection, due to their higher risk of developing complications. According to Dr. Bobby Mahajan, medical director of interventional pulmonology at Invoa Fairfax Hospital, individuals with known asthma or other lung conditions should establish ahead of time who will take…
Read MoreHow Do You Make a Homemade Mask That Is Properly Sanitized?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear homemade face masks in public. “A virus like this is spread through droplets. So, the droplets when you cough, droplets when you sneeze; some people have droplets when they speak,” says Dr. Kari Scantlebury, emergency room physician at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Read more about…
Read MoreNorthern Virginia Community Gives Back to Front Line Heroes
Fox 5 On The Hill – Posted March 29, 2020 Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, Chief Philanthropy Officer and President, Inova Health Foundation, spoke with Tom Fitzgerald of FOX-5 on the Hill about the outpouring of charitable works and donations from the community to give back to our emergency and other front-line healthcare workers at…
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