‘Project SEARCH’ Students Graduate with New Job Skills

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For More Information, Contact A.J. Hostetler, Communications Director aj.hostetler@dars.virginia.gov 804-662-7372 Student clients gain job skills, independence (RICHMOND, Va.) — May 28, 2014 — Nearly 100 Virginia students with intellectual and developmental disabilities gained valuable work experience and interpersonal skills this school year through an innovative workforce and career development program. Project SEARCH provides high school students…

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Inova Alexandria Hospital honored with quality achievement award for stroke care

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ALEXANDRIA, VA – April 8, 2014 – Inova Alexandria Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for implementing quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association for the treatment of stroke patients. Get With The Guidelines Stroke helps hospital teams provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines with…

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Christine M. Candio, RN, FACHE, Installed as ACHE Chairman

ALEXANDRIA VA – March 24, 2014 – Christine M. Candio, RN, FACHE, CEO, Inova Alexandria Hospital, and senior vice president, Inova Health System, Falls Church, Va., has assumed the office of Chairman of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Candio was installed today at the Council of Regents Meeting preceding ACHE’s 57th Congress on Healthcare…

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Inova Alexandria Hospital Achieves Recognition as a Top Hospital in Women’s Health Services

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Alexandria, VA – January 23, 2014 – Inova Alexandria Hospital announced that it has been recognized with 5 stars for both Gynecologic Surgery and Maternity Care as measured by Healthgrades, the leading online resource that helps consumers search, evaluate, compare and connect with physician and hospitals.  Inova Alexandria Hospital is also in the top 5% in…

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Inova Alexandria Hospital Awarded “A” Grade by Hospital Safety Score

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Media Contact: Allison Kenty, 703-504-3840 ALEXANDRIA, VA (November 5, 2013) – Inova Alexandria Hospital was honored with an “A” grade in the Fall 2013 update to the Hospital Safety Score, which rates how well hospitals protect patients from accidents, errors, injuries and infections. The Hospital Safety Score is compiled under the guidance of the nation’s…

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Targeting the Pain: New ablation procedure helps provide cancer pain relief

(October 3, 2013) A procedure called targeted-Radiofrequency Ablation (t-RFA) for bone metastatic lesions on the spine has provided immediate pain relief for cancer patients, according to Sandeep Bagla, MD, interventional radiologist at Inova Mount Vernon and Inova Alexandria hospitals. “This technology is really a breakthrough because for years we’ve had [t-RFA] for lungs, kidneys and…

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