Posts Tagged ‘Inova Alexandria Hospital’
Inova’s Dr. Keith Sterling Spoke with WUSA 9 about Uterine Fibroids, January 26, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Keith Sterling, interventional radiologist at Inova Alexandria Hospital, spoke about uterine fibroids with WUSA 9 on January 26, 2015.
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Tom Clark Spoke with WUSA 9 about Dangers of Smoke Inhalation, January 14, 2015
Inova’s Dr. Thomas Clark, emergency physician at Inova Alexandria Hospital, smoke about the dangers of smoke inhalation with WUSA 9 on January 14, 2015.
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Names Inova Alexandria Hospital Among Best in DC Metro Area
Washington DC – July 15, 2014 –Inova Alexandria Hospital has been ranked as the #6 best hospital in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area by U.S. News & World Report for 2014-15. The hospital was recognized for high performance nationally in six specialties and was ranked 8th best hospital in the state of Virginia. The annual…
Read More‘Project SEARCH’ Students Graduate with New Job Skills
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…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital honored with quality achievement award for stroke care
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…
Read MoreChristine 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…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Announces Teh-chang Shih Memorial Fund
The largest scholarship for nursing and medical technician staff in Hospital’s history Alexandria VA – February 25, 2014 – Inova Alexandria Hospital is pleased to announce the establishment of the Teh-chang Shih Memorial Fund. This fund was created by the family of Dr. Shih in his memory and will provide annual scholarship awards to nursing and…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Achieves Recognition as a Top Hospital in Women’s Health Services
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…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Awarded “A” Grade by Hospital Safety Score
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…
Read MoreTargeting 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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