Posts Tagged ‘Inova Loudoun Hospital’
Pre-Conception Nutrition
Amanda Schaffer, MS, RD is a Clinical Dietitian at Inova Loudoun Hospital with more than 15 years of experience. She works with patients and families to improve their nutritional status during illnesses. Amanda’s clinical interests range from neonatal, pediatric and maternal nutrition to medical and surgical adult patients. Are you thinking about getting pregnant? Did…
Read MoreBack from the Brink: Teamwork and Quick Action Save a Life
Larry Black looked forward to a quiet retirement – playing golf, spending time with his wife, and enjoying his large brood of children, grandchildren and new great-grandchild. But just 13 days after stepping down as Chief Magistrate for the 20th Judicial District of Virginia, Larry was in the Inova Loudoun Hospital Emergency Room (ER), fighting…
Read MoreRummage Sale Shatters Record
Leesburg, VA – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is pleased to report the 81st Annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale grossed approximately $343,000 shattering all previous sales records. An estimated 7,500 shoppers attended the Saturday-Sunday event held at Morven Park Equestrian Center. The top selling departments were once again The Look, Furniture and Jewelry. …
Read MoreWhere Should Your Baby Be Born? 6 Things to Look for When Choosing Where to Deliver
Anne Brown, MD, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She serves as medical director of the Women’s Health Service Line at Inova Loudoun Hospital. There’s a lot to think about when you’re having a baby – from picking a name to making childcare plans and finding a pediatrician. One item on the to-do list that…
Read MoreBreastfeeding Baby: How Much Milk Does Your Baby Need?
Tracy Cross, BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC, is a registered nurse and certified lactation consultant. She is the clinical nurse manager of lactation and family education at Inova Loudoun Hospital. It’s normal for new parents to have a lot of questions. Among the most common worries for new moms: Is my baby getting enough to eat?…
Read MoreWorth a Shot: How Helpful are Knee Injections for Arthritis Pain?
Nauman Akhtar, MD, is board-certified in orthopaedic surgery. He specializes in arthritis and joint replacement and serves as medical director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Joint Replacement Program. Knee pain from arthritis can take a major toll, limiting your ability to do the things you love. But few people are eager to undergo knee replacement…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Earns Emergency Nurses Prestigious Lantern Award (Only ER in Virginia)
Leesburg, VA – Inova Loudoun Hospital is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) 2019 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research at its Inova Emergency Room – Ashburn. A record 28 emergency departments from across the United…
Read MoreThe Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital Awards Nursing Scholarships Totaling $104,050
Leesburg, VA – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital has recently awarded 45 nursing scholarships, totaling $104,050, to nurses who live and/or work in Loudoun County. Recipients are enrolled in LPN, BSN, MSN, and DNP programs at 17 different schools, including The Academies of Loudoun. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,850. Since the nursing…
Read MoreLoudoun Half Races 8k, Half Marathon, Fun Run, LoCo Challenge Produced by the Ashburn Area Running Club
The Ashburn Area Running Club’s Loudoun Half Races, presented by Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center, is proud to announce the sixth running of the Loudoun Half, 8k and one mile Fun Run on April 6 and 7. The LoCo Challenge, an opportunity to run both the 8k and the Half…
Read MoreLights of Love Celebration December 2
Leesburg, VA — Give the gift of love this holiday season by joining The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital’s Lights of Love celebration on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5 p.m. in the hospital’s Atrium, located at 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg. Purchase a “light” in honor of someone who has brightened your life this year…
Read More