Posts Tagged ‘IMVH’
Introducing the new Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Heartburn Treatment Program
Is It Just Heartburn? Everyone experiences a little heartburn or indigestion sometimes. But for a surprising number of people, this problem is much more than an occasional nuisance. It is painful, affects sleep and the ability to enjoy food, and can diminish your quality of life. For an estimated 20–30 percent of American adults, the…
Read MoreInova Rehabilitation Center helps local civil engineer return to a normal life
A Stroke of Luck Life changed overnight for Arthur Osgood, a civil engineer and retired Army colonel from Great Falls, Virginia, last May 25. He had a stroke. When he woke up he couldn’t walk, sit up, move his torso or control anything on the left side of his body. “He was essentially helpless,” says…
Read MoreNew Mount Vernon Emergency Department nears completion
The Wait Is Almost Over Construction of the new Veatch Family Emergency Department of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital remains on pace for opening on November 16, 2016. The new 29,000-square-foot facility will feature: 1. 35 larger and more private treatment rooms 2. Seven new “fast track” treatment rooms – fast care for less serious injuries…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital turns 40
A Proud Past and Promising Future During the 1950s and ’60s, Washington quickly grew from a small government town into a major metropolitan city, and people were on the move. New housing sprang up in suburban areas all across the region, including Northern Virginia. With these new residents came the need for expanded medical care…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital prepares senior volleyball champ for comeback following knee replacement
A League of His Own At 85, it’s not uncommon for Paul Winkel to play competitive volleyball six hours a week against athletes 30 years younger than he is. Or to spend mornings at the gym lifting weights, exercising on a stationary bike and treadmill, stretching and doing pushups. That’s because the senior volleyball world…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon joint replacement docs provide a game plan that boosts patient confidence, speeds recovery
Joint Patients: Setting You Up for Success If your doctor recommends joint replacement surgery, a little preparation can go a long way in improving your experience before, during and after your procedure. The Joint Replacement Clinic at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital partners with patients and their families to create a detailed plan of care. During…
Read MoreQuality of life steers knee replacement decision
For a local woman and her surgeon, quality of life steers knee replacement decision When Judith Rodney was in her early 50s, three doctors told her that she was too young to have her knees replaced. But her arthritis was growing worse over time, causing her tremendous pain, stiffness and curvature in her knee joints.…
Read MoreInova Joint Replacement Team Named in Orthopedics Today
Research Highlights Social Support Can Reduce Stress and Improve Healing During Joint Replacement Process Alexandria, VA – (May 25, 2011) — Research performed by the Inova Joint Replacement Patient Care Operations Team was recently highlighted in May 2010 issue of Orthopedics Today. This team, comprised of joint replacement clinical managers from Inova hospitals, spearheaded research…
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