Posts Tagged ‘Inova Children’s Hospital’
Meet Sebastian, Who Will Be Running the StarKid 5K on One Leg
16-year-old Sebastian Bonaiuto lost his foot to cancer and now he’s raising money to support Inova Children’s Hospital My name is Sebastian. I’m 16 years old, and on June 3, I’ll be running the StarKid 5K to raise money for Inova Children’s Hospital so that they can help every child and family who walks through…
Read MoreValentine’s Day gifts delivered to patients at Inova Children’s Hospital, ABC 7 – WJLA
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (ABC7) — Young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital received a special Valentine’s Day surprise from staff members who delivered gifts to their rooms. Read more.
Read MorePreventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People
Mitchell Cohen, MD, FACC, FHRS, is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist specializing in pediatric arrhythmias, electrophysiology and hereditary causes of sudden cardiac death in children, adolescents and sometimes their parents. He is the co-director of the Children’s Heart Program and director of Pediatric Electrophysiology at Inova Children’s Hospital. The horror stories pop up every so often…
Read MoreHealing Sick Babies: It Takes a Team
Robin L. Baker, MD, cares for babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Inova Children’s Hospital on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. He is board-certified in neonatal-perinatal medicine and pediatrics. Each year, an estimated 15 million babies around the world are born too soon, according to the March of Dimes, and one…
Read MoreVirginia Teen’s Heart Broken, Body Mending After Crash With Food Truck That Killed His Mother, NBC Washington
A Virginia teenager critically injured in a crash that killed his mother says his heart is broken but his body his mending. Northern Virginia Bureau Chief Julie Carey reports. Watch more.
Read MoreInova Children’s Hospital Ranks 44th in Neonatology in U.S. News & World Report 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospitals
Washington, D.C. – June 27, 2017 – U.S. News & World Report has ranked Inova Children’s Hospital in one specialty in the new 2017-18 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings published online today. Inova Children’s Hospital ranked 44th in Neonatology. U.S. News introduced the Best Children’s Hospitals rankings in 2007 to help families of children with rare…
Read MoreListen to Your Parents: Parent Advisory Council Benefits Inova Children’s Hospital
Jamie Gentille is the director of Child Life Services at Inova Children’s Hospital. She leads a team of specialists who support children and families through surgery, outpatient procedures, or hospital stays, through activities including pre-surgical tours and preparation, medical and therapeutic play and support during medical procedures. Inova Children’s Hospital is staffed with experts…
Read MoreStarKid 5K and Family Fun Run: Keep Kids’ Hearts Running Strong!
James A. Thompson, MD, is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at the Inova Children’s Heart Program and the founder of the StarKid 5K and Family Fun Run, an annual event benefitting the program. Read Dr. Thompson’s profile. Each year, my colleagues and I at the Inova Children’s Heart Program treat hundreds of children with heart problems. But for…
Read MoreJimmy Kimmel Put Congenital Heart Disease In The Spotlight. At Inova’s Children’s Heart Program, All CHD Kids Are Stars.
Lucas R. Collazo, MD, is the Medical Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Inova Children’s Hospital. He is board-certified in thoracic, cardiac and pediatric cardiac surgery and is a member of Inova Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. He practices with the Inova Children’s Heart Program and the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute and has a special interest in congenital…
Read MoreStanding Tall: Treatment Options for Scoliosis in Children
Brian J. McHugh, MD, is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in orthopedics and neurosurgery. As a neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal deformities, I want to help patients and their families understand their options for treating scoliosis. On March 14, I’ll be discussing treatment options for scoliosis in children as part of Inova’s free “Ask…
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