Posts Tagged ‘Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’
Inova hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Spring 2026 Safety Grade is a national recognition for commitment to patient safety Fairfax, VA – May 6, 2026 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the spring term from The Leapfrog…
Read MoreThe art of healing: Letta’s story of cancer and musical care
When you walk into Letta’s treatment room on infusion day, a small disco ball throws light across the walls and someone’s playing guitar. It doesn’t feel like a chemo suite. Letta calls it “Club Chemo.” This welcoming atmosphere is thanks, in part, to the Arts and Healing program at Inova Schar Cancer. By bringing music…
Read MoreThree Inova hospitals named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as 2026 High Performing hospitals for Maternity Care, the highest distinction awarded in the annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study. Notably, this is…
Read MoreInova Hospitals Earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group
Two hospitals named Top Teaching Hospitals for Fall 2025 Fairfax, VA – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital have all earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the fall term from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on…
Read MoreSean Gets Back on His Feet Quickly After Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
Sean Spera was getting ready for dinner one evening in July 2022, carrying a few items into the kitchen from the garage, when he suddenly found himself on the floor. Although he had dealt with back pain for more than 15 years, Sean, a 22-year veteran of the Prince William County Sherriff’s Office, had begun…
Read MoreBeret’s Back Pain Is History After Spine Surgery at Inova
Beret Fisher can’t afford to slow down – she’s a middle school history teacher responsible for educating 145 students, fostering their love of history, and giving them the tools they need to grow into productive and engaged citizens. But with severe degenerative disc disease, Beret couldn’t even bend over to tie her shoes. “I have…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Recertified as Hip and Knee Replacement Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has been recertified as an accredited Knee and Hip Replacement Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission. IFOH has been a Joint Replacement Center of Excellence for the past 11 years, placing them among an elite group of hospitals nationwide to achieve excellence in spine care. The Joint…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Neurosciences Recertified as a Spine Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has been recertified as an accredited Spine Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission. IFOH has been a Spine Center of Excellence for the past 11 years, placing them among an elite group of hospitals nationwide to achieve excellence in spine care. The Joint Commission is…
Read MoreDonald J. Brideau, MD, Named CEO of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Falls Church, VA – Inova announces that Donald J. Brideau, Jr., MD, FAAFP, MMM, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, effective December 17, 2018. He succeeds retiring Inova Fair Oaks CEO John Fitzgerald. Dr. Brideau’s career with Inova spans 25 years, most recently as CEO of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Achieves Magnet® Recognition Again
Highest national honor recognizes commitment to nursing excellence FAIRFAX, VA – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital attained Magnet recognition for the third time, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practices. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest…
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