Posts Tagged ‘IMG’
Outreach Programs, Charity Care At the Heart of New Community Report
Latest Inova Report to the Community highlights Inova stats, patient success stories The latest Inova Report to the Community gives a snapshot of Inova Health System’s size, scope, financials and healthcare contributions in a number of key areas including charity care, access and innovation. Introduced by Inova President and CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD, the report…
Read MorePneumococcal (Strep) Vaccine: Should I Get It?
Dr. Kenneth Lin is a board certified internist at Inova General Internal Medicine Group – Ballston. He has 21 years of clinical experience and special interests in preventive medicine, nutrition, and dermatologic procedures. Streptococcus pneumoniae – commonly referred to as “strep” or “pneumococcus” – is a familiar type of bacteria associated with varying infections which…
Read MoreA Guide to E. Coli and Foodborne Illnesses
Meredith Porter, MD is a board certified family physician with 22 years of clinical experience and a lead physician for Inova Urgent Care. Inova Urgent Care centers are open seven days a week – including holidays, except Christmas Day – and treat walk-in patients of all ages. Select centers offer specialized pediatric care where staff…
Read MoreWhat is the Inova 360˚ Concierge Medicine Program and what is the value of joining?
By Sandy Ibrahim, MD, a family physician and Medical Director of the Inova 360˚ Concierge Medicine Program Inova 360° Concierge Medicine is a program, which affords the primary care provider and the patient the time that they both deserve to manage health care issues as they arise. It represents an approach to medicine that is both…
Read MoreHPV Vaccine – What’s New?
Dr. Kenneth Lin is a board certified internist at Inova General Internal Medicine Group – Ballston. He has 21 years of clinical experience and special interests in preventive medicine, nutrition, and dermatologic procedures. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and a well-recognized cause of cervical cancer, genital warts, and oral cancers.…
Read MoreThe Role of Cholesterol in Your Health and Tips to Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
An Inova Medical Group health coach explains role of cholesterol in your health and tips on how you can maintain healthy cholesterol levels. Download low cholesterol recipes for Asian Patties and Greek Salad from Inova Medical Group Health Coach
Read MoreFitness Enthusiasts: How to Avoid Overuse Injuries
Whether you favor the treadmill, the streets, or the trails, make sure your enthusiasm doesn’t outstrip your abilities. Launching into a workout routine without proper preparation can often put you at risk for overuse injuries such as stress fractures and muscle tears. Jessica Wertz, DO, a family and sports medicine physician at Inova Sports Medicine,…
Read MoreAllergies in Youth Athletics
Danny Thach-Song, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Primary Care – Ashburn. He has special interests in pediatric and adolescent health, athletic injuries, diabetes management, and preventive medicine. With the springtime and outdoor athletic season in full swing, you may be wondering how to best keep your…
Read MoreInova Dermatologist Brings Melanoma Awareness to Capitol Hill
Suraj S. Venna, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Inova Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. He has a special interest in the prevention, detection and treatment of melanoma. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. One in 5 Americans will be…
Read MoreNo Excuses: Here’s Why You Should See Your Primary Care Doctor Every Year
Danny Thach-Song, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in family medicine. He practices at Inova Primary Care – Ashburn. He has special interests in pediatric and adolescent health, athletic injuries, diabetes management, and preventive medicine. If you haven’t been to see your primary care doctor for a while, you’re not alone. Before I went to…
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