Posts Tagged ‘IAH’
Come to an Ask The Expert Lecture
Physicians to speak on care for joints, heart, spine, and other topics Knees, Hips, Shoulders and Other Joints Osteoarthritis and the Latest Advances in Joint Replacement Michael Anvari, MD Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus *Physicians Conference Center 3300 Gallows Road Falls Church, VA *or join via webinar Treatment Options for Hip…
Read MoreWhat Makes a Pregnancy “High Risk”? (Video with Dr. Sarah Poggi)
In this hour-long lecture, Inova’s Dr. Sarah Poggi addresses important topics on maternal fetal medicine and pregnancy after age 35. Dr. Poggi is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at the Brock Family Antenatal Testing Center at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Northern Virginia.
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Launches Drug Take Back Program
Falls Church, VA — In another step to help curb access to and abuse of pharmaceuticals, including opioids, Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) is pleased to announce the launch of the Drug Take Back Program. This service is a safety initiative that helps patients and families avoid inappropriate access to medications for others in the household…
Read MoreComprehensive OB-GYN Care for Every Stage of a Woman’s Life
Inova OBGYN – Shirlington’s all-female practice offers comfort, convenience At Inova OBGYN – Shirlington, women find the care they need for every stage of their lives — from puberty through menopause and beyond. “We aim to give our patients the ultimate in service, convenience and comfort,” says Hillary Robinowitz-Elins, MD, one of four doctors in…
Read MoreProstate Cancer Patient Is Among Friends at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Hospital provides expertise and familiarity With a long career in the healthcare field, Tom (whose name was changed to protect his privacy) instinctively knew he’d seek a second opinion about his medical care after being diagnosed with prostate cancer last year. But it was equally obvious to him that Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) Cancer Center was…
Read MoreSpinal Stenosis Surgery Helps CrossFit Enthusiast Go the Distance
Procedure targets narrowed spinal canal A competitive CrossFit athlete, Terri Farley is in peak physical condition. So she knew something wasn’t right a few years ago when she could not lift a gallon of milk off of her counter to put it away in the fridge. “I didn’t really have bad pain in my neck…
Read MoreInova Goes the Extra Mile in Stroke Care and Treatment
Inova Alexandria Hospital’s attack on stroke As the leading cause of disability and fifth-leading cause of death in the United States, stroke remains a serious health issue. Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH) recently furthered its commitment to help stroke patients. The hospital, which had been certified as a Primary Stroke Center for over a decade, recently…
Read MorePregnancy and Prenatal Care Inspire an Inova Nursing Career
Nakiara Bell joins Inova Alexandria Hospital postpartum unit after positive experience When Nakiara Bell, NB, RN, a nurse in the postpartum unit at Inova Alexandria Hospital (IAH), first visited IAH six years ago for prenatal care, she had no idea that her pregnancy would alter the course of her professional life. At the time, she…
Read MoreWhat Is Deep Vein Thrombosis and What Should I Know About It?
Q and A with Anthony Comerota, MD, vascular surgeon at Inova Alexandria Hospital As care continues to improve for cardiovascular diseases, we’re observing reduced rates of heart attack and stroke. However, there is increasing incidence of venous thromboembolic events, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and death due to PE. DVT is…
Read MoreInova nurses recognized with statewide awards for excellence
The Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) has named its 40 Under 40 Award winners. Congratulations to the following Inova winners and honorable mentions: Katherine Eichin, Inova Alexandria Hospital Yovaletta Scruggs, Inova Alexandria Hospital Rebecca Berry, Inova Loudoun Hospital Enkh-Ochir Sanz, Inova Alexandria Hospital (Honorable Mention) Stephanie Fitch, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (Honorable Mention) Season Majors, Inova…
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