Posts Tagged ‘Inova Fairfax Hospital’
Inova Fairfax Hospital Physician Takes Fight Against Cancer to Capitol Hill
Falls Church, VA – (June 29, 2011) – John C. Elkas, MD, gynecologic oncologist, Inova Fairfax Hospital, was on Capitol Hill last week to push for funding for ovarian cancer research. On June 22, Dr. Elkas presented testimony before the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee regarding funding for the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Celebrates 50 Years of Medical Excellence
Inova to Honor Past and Present Leaders, Staff and Community Supporters Falls Church, VA – (May 4, 2011) – In honor of its 50th anniversary, Inova Fairfax Hospital is pleased to bring together those who helped found and develop the hospital from a small, community hospital to a major regional medical center. At a reception…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Earns National Award from American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
One of 90 Cancer Care Facilities to Receive Recognition FALLS CHURCH, VA – (May 3, 2011) — Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned its second American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA). One of only 90 accredited cancer programs in the country to receive this honor, Inova Fairfax Hospital is recognized…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Maintains National Recognition for Nursing Excellence
Hospital Redesignated for Esteemed Magnet® Status; Among Seven Hospitals Nationwide to Earn Status Four Consecutive Times Falls Church, VA – (February 22, 2011) – Inova Fairfax Hospital is proud to announce it has been redesignated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This status is considered the highest institutional honor awarded…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Celebrates 50 Years of Medical Excellence
Hospital Marks Milestone with Physicians and Staff from 1961; Notes Transformation from Community Hospital to Regional Medical Center Falls Church, VA – (February 7, 2011) – Today was a day of celebration at Inova Fairfax Hospital as staff and community supporters gathered to mark 50 years of the hospital’s dedication and service to the community.…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Opens Geriatric Resource Center
Seniors and Caregivers Can Access Books and Online Resources Falls Church, VA – (December 29, 2010) – On December 9, Inova Fairfax Hospital officially opened the Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center, an innovative and interactive addition to the hospital’s Health Sciences Library. Seniors and their caregivers will have access to valuable information…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Awarded Advanced Heart Failure Certification
Certification Recognizes Hospitals Making Exceptional Efforts to Foster Better Quality of Care and Outcomes for Patients Falls Church, VA – (December 14, 2010) – Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned Advanced Certification in Heart Failure from The Joint Commission. The certification, developed in collaboration with the American Heart Association, recognizes…
Read MoreInova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals Honored by Fairfax County for Employee Commuter Programs
Hospitals Recognized for Their ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ Designation Falls Church, VA – (November 29, 2010) – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals were recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their “Best Workplace for Commuters” designation. On November 16, the Supervisors presented hospital staff with certificates and commended them for their efforts…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Earns Joint Commission Certification for Heart Attack Care
Falls Church, VA – (November 23, 2010) — The Inova Heart and Vascular Institute at Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its treatment of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) – also know as heart attack – by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and…
Read MoreInova Heart and Vascular Institute Unveils New ‘Hybrid’ Operating Room
Inova Introduces First Hybrid OR in Washington, DC Region; Innovative Design Allows Specialists to Operate Simultaneously Falls Church, VA – (November 16, 2010) – Inova Heart and Vascular Institute is unveiling today a uniquely designed cardiovascular operating room (OR) that will allow cardiac surgeons, electrophysiologists and cardiologists to collaboratively perform combined procedures on a patient.…
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