Posts Tagged ‘Inova Loudoun Hospital’
Hips and Knees Achy in Colder Weather? Tips to Keep Joints Moving Smoothly
Nauman Akhtar, MD, is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He has a special interest in arthritis and joint replacement and serves as Medical Director of the Inova Loudoun Hospital Joint Replacement Program. If your knees act up in winter weather or your achy hip predicts rainstorms, it’s not a figment of your imagination. Changes…
Read MoreSpring isn’t quite here yet: Remember your cold-weather safety precautions
Board certified pediatric emergency physician Dr. Ronnie Waldrop and Erin Rovelli, RN serve patients at the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital – Loudoun County’s only emergency facility solely dedicated to caring for children and adolescents. “March roars in like a lion, so fierce, the wind so cold, it seems to pierce. The month rolls…
Read MoreDo I need to take extra Vitamin D while I’m pregnant?
Monica Freidline, RN, NP, CNM is a Certified Nurse Midwife. Before becoming a Certified Nurse Midwife, Monica was a Registered Labor & Delivery Nurse for 15 years. She practices at Capital Women’s Care. The Importance of Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy Vitamin D – also known as the “sunshine vitamin” – yields many health benefits;…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group Next Meeting February 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group Next Meeting February 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital, in partnership with Postpartum Support Virginia, is now hosting a free, bi-monthly Postpartum Depression & Anxiety Support Group. The purpose of the group is to provide support, encouragement, information, and resources to new…
Read More2018-2019 Ladies Board Scholarship Applications
Leesburg, VA – The Ladies Board of Inova Loudoun Hospital is accepting applications for nursing school tuition assistance. Scholarships are available to eligible students in various programs of study, including degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Criteria for selection include all of the following: Residence or employment in Loudoun County Enrollment in…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Heart Disease In Women
Subash B. Bazaz, MD, FACC is a board certified cardiologist specializing in general and nuclear cardiology. He is the Director of non-invasive studies at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital and a part of the Virginia Heart group. February has popularly become known has “Heart Month.”…
Read MoreLoudoun Half Races Produced by the Ashburn Area Running Club presented by Inova Heart and Vascular Institute – Schaufeld Family Heart Center
8k, Half Marathon, LoCo Mile, LoCo Challenge Produced by the Ashburn Area Running Club Ashburn, VA – 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 fifth running of the Loudoun Half & 8k on April 21 and 22. The…
Read MoreNorovirus: A Guide to Identifying and Treating
Dennis J. Bernier, DO, MPH, FACEP is a board certified emergency medicine physician practicing at the Inova Emergency Room – Ashburn, Inova Loudoun Hospital Emergency Room, and Inova Emergency Room – Leesburg. He serves as Medical Director of the Ashburn ER, and Assistant Medical Director for the Inova Loudoun Hospital and Leesburg ERs. What is…
Read MoreLumpectomy: Who’s a Candidate?
Dr. Shannon Lehr is a board certified and fellowship trained breast surgeon with 20 years of experience caring for patients with breast cancer. Dr. Lehr is the Medical Director of Breast Care Consultants of Northern Virginia and the Inova Breast Care Program at Inova Loudoun Hospital. A lumpectomy (also called a partial mastectomy) is…
Read MoreInova Loudoun Hospital Expands Robotic Surgery Capabilities
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital (ILH) is pleased to announce the expansion of its robotic surgery capabilities with the addition of the da Vinci Xi® robot which arrived last week and the MAKO Total Hip and Knee technology arriving in February. This state-of-the-art equipment will further streamline surgeries and treatments and enhance the patient’s…
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