Posts Tagged ‘Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children’
Kids Put the ER in Summer
(July 5, 2012) – Summer is in session and kids have a lot more free time. The Washington Post’s Petula Dvorak recently got a run down on how kids boredom can sometimes result in a visit to the ER. In the article, Inova Fairfax Hospital’s pediatric emergency room medical director, Katherine Fullerton shared, “In addition…
Read MoreAccidents: Leading Cause of Child Mortality
Prevention is key, especially during Summer Months Fairfax, Va – (June 18, 2012) – It all happened so fast—a phrase often uttered by parents in Inova emergency rooms and those across the country astounded by how quickly their child suffered severe, or even fatal, accidental injuries. Accidental injury is the leading cause of death among…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children and Cox Communications Invite Families to ‘Cox Movies Under the Moon’
Free Outdoor Movie Event Featuring Big-Screen Hits to Benefit Hospital and Cox Charities Falls Church, VA – (May 23, 2011) — Bring the kids and a blanket – and settle down under the stars for four nights of box-office hits. From Thursday, June 23, through Sunday, June 26, Cox Communications will host its annual Cox…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children is Joining the ‘March for Babies’ to Support the March of Dimes
Inova Hopes for 550 Walkers to Raise $60,000 Falls Church, VA – (May 9, 2011) – Hundreds of employees from Inova Fairfax Hospital and Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children will take part in this year’s ‘March for Babies’ event at Reston Town Center. To date, the hospital has more than 300 registered walkers and hopes…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Honors Artists from Local Schools
Elementary and High School Students Brighten Hospital Walkway with Artwork Falls Church, VA- (January 17, 2011) – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children hosted an art reception on January 16 to honor student artists in our community. Students from Oakton Elementary School and Falls Church High School donated their artwork to be displayed on the wall…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Welcomes Santa and Friends for Santa’s Ride 2010
Fairfax County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office Spread Holiday Cheer Falls Church, VA – (December 22, 2010) – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children welcomed Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph on December 16 for Santa’s Ride 2010. Officers and deputies from the Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office collected…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Receives Generous Support from City of Fairfax and Cox Communications
Northern Virginia’s Only Children’s Hospital Receives Support for Child Life Program Falls Church, VA – (August 3, 2010) – On Tuesday, July 27, the Mayor of the City of Fairfax, Robert Lederer, and leadership from Cox Communications presented a check for $83,000 to Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children. The check represents the investment from the…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Reports Continued Excellence in Pediatric Cardiovascular Program
Quality Demonstrated by Low Mortality Rate, Unique Programs and New Measures That Get Patients Home Sooner Falls Church, VA – (July 28, 2010) – Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children is proud to release its 2009 Pediatric Cardiac Outcomes Report, which demonstrates the program’s excellence, continued growth and dedication toward building the most advanced program in…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Welcomes Washington Nationals Players
Baseball Players Visit Patients, Sign Autographs Falls Church, VA – (June 23, 2010) — Patients and families at Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children welcomed two players from the Major League baseball team the Washington Nationals on June 22. Pitcher Matt Capps and third baseman Ryan Zimmerman visited with patients, talked baseball and signed autographs. Inova…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital for Children Invites Families to ‘Cox Movies Under the Moon’
Free Outdoor Movie Event Featuring Big-Screen Hits to Benefit Hospital Falls Church, VA – (June 18, 2010) — Bring the kids and a blanket, and settle down under the stars for four nights of box-office hits. From Thursday, June 24, through Sunday, June 27, Cox Communications will host its annual Cox Movies Under the Moon® at…
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