Posts Tagged ‘Inova Fairfax Hospital’
Safety Update: Minimally Invasive GYN and Cancer Risk
Utilizing the safest techniques for gynecologic surgery may reduce cancer risk Inova’s Centers of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery are experienced in the most up-to-date and safest procedures. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital performs 96.7% of gynecologic procedures using a minimally invasive approach, which is a wonderful improvement in women’s health care. Recent media attention…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Thomas Wise Spoke about Dealing with Depression, Substance Abuse with WUSA 9
Dr. Thomas Wise, psychiatrist at Inova Fairfax Hospital, talks about the symptoms and treatment of depression and substance abuse with Andrea Roane on WUSA 9. Watch more
Read MoreYork County heart transplant recipient to throw first pitch for Baltimore Orioles, The York Daily Record, July 30, 2014
Scott Fahs was a heart transplant recipient at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital in October 2013 and on Saturday he’ll be throwing out the first pitch at the Baltimore Orioles game. Read more
Read MoreInova Fairfax tops MedStar Washington Hospital Center on U.S. News & World Report Report ‘Best Hospitals’ list, Washington Business Journal, July 15, 2014
Inova Fairfax Hospital ranked first in Washington region— topping MedStar Washington Hospital Center for the third straight year — in the latest U.S. News and World Report annual “Best Hospitals” ranking released Tuesday. Read more
Read MoreInova’s Dr. John Moynihan Spoke with WUSA 9 about Skin Cancer
Skin cancer is the most common cancer men face. Inova’s Dr. John Moynihan, surgeon at Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with WUSA 9 about precautions we can all take to help prevent skin cancer.
Read MoreInova Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive
Inova Hosts Bone Marrow Donor Drive You Could Be the Match What: Inova Fairfax Hospital is holding a Bone Marrow donor drive, where you can register to be a potential donor someone in need. Just a simple cheek swab can help save a life. When: Thursday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: Inova…
Read MoreCBS News Spoke with Double Lung Recipient at Inova Fairfax Hospital about Exposure to Toxic Dust in Iraq
CBS News spoke Will Thompson, an Army combat medic, received a double lung transplant at after being diagnosed with severe pulmonary fibrosis while he is receiving outpatient treatment at Inova Fairfax Hospital. A report is coming out that analyzed dust from Iraq and its impact on veterans’ lung function. Read more, ‘Doctor to release findings…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Among Busiest Transplant Centers in the Nation
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (March 2013) – The Inova Transplant Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital was recently ranked among the top 50 most active kidney transplant centers in the country. Inova was the only hospital in the Washington, D.C. region to be ranked on the list. The data, provided by the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network,…
Read MoreGo the Distance: Injuries don’t have to sideline runners, cyclists
(October 2, 2013) Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a weekend warrior, injuries happen. Over time, the repetitive motion involved in running and biking can lead to overuse injuries in your muscles and joints, causing chronic pain and discomfort. The good news is that most repetitive injuries can be treated effectively, allowing a quick return…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital’s, Dr. Ronald Childs, Featured on WUSA9
Dr. Ronald Childs, Medical Director of Inova Spine Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital, spoke with WUSA9 about the risks of shoveling heavy/wet snow. Shoveling heavy snow can lead to back pain or the overexertion can cause a heart attack, it is important to take care of both your back and your heart while clearing your…
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