Inpatient Rehabilitation Empowers Melisa’s Stroke Recovery, Rekindling Her Passion for Salsa Dancing

Melisa Barbee and her spouse were traveling from Panama back to the United States in early January 2023, when she began to feel dizzy and short of breath. Mr. Barbee took her to Inova Emergency Room – HealthPlex Lorton, where she was soon diagnosed with pulmonary embolisms, cardiac arrests, and multiple strokes. The high quality…

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How Does Dry Needling Help People Receiving Physical Therapy? And Other Frequently Asked Questions

Erica Hwang, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist in Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit. She is a certified dry needling specialist. From rehab centers to physical therapy clinics to spas, dry needling is the most sought-after specialty in the rehabilitation world because of its impact on a patient’s recovery journey. Erica answered top…

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Brian’s Story: Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury

Brian Washington enjoyed his “Fabulous Farewell” with his care team from Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation. Following an accident, Brian presented with weakness in all four limbs after suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury. He required significant assistance to complete dressing, sitting, standing and walking. Brian worked incredibly hard for weeks and can independently care…

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Celebrating the Heroes of Communication: The Crucial Role of Speech Pathologists

Speech Pathologists are the backbone to successful rehabilitation for those dealing with speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing due to strokes, brain injuries, and many other conditions. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, but we are recognizing the work and contributions of speech-language pathologists to our healthcare team today. Watch Allison Temple, a speech-language…

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Inova Opens First Post-Acute Care Hospital in Region

Fairfax, VA – Inova is pleased to announce the opening of the new Inova Select Specialty Hospital in partnership with Select Medical. Located within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the new hospital celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 and will welcome the first patients May 23. The Specialty Hospital is the…

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Roberta Tinch, President of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders

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Fairfax, VA – Inova Health System is proud to announce that Roberta Tinch, MHA, FACHE, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders for 2023.  The program recognizes the healthcare industry’s rising stars age 40 and under who contribute to a culture of innovation and help their organizations achieve…

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Susan Moore, DPT, Receives Virginians Speak Up for Safety Award

Alexandria, VA – Susan Moore, DPT, physical therapist at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH), is a recipient of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (VHHA) Virginians Speak Up for Safety award for the second quarter of 2022. Susan was recognized for her actions in escalating her concerns regarding the evaluation of a patient experiencing back…

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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Receives Grant to Expand Its Speech Therapy Program

Parkinson Voice Project’s 2022 SPEAK OUT!® & LOUD Crowd® Grant Program offers specialized training in the evaluation and treatment of voice disorders related to Parkinson’s disease. Alexandria, VA – Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) has been awarded the Parkinson Voice Project’s 2022 SPEAK OUT! & LOUD Crowd grant, further expanding services to its Parkinson’s and movement disorders…

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