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Inova Health Equity Opportunities Accepting 2023 Applications
Falls Church, VA — Dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health, and welfare of the communities it serves, Inova is now accepting Inova Health Equity Opportunities applications from community partners, agencies and organizations for funding related to behavioral health, health access, and/or economic stability. Funds ranging…
Read MoreCoordinated Treatment Saves Patient from Double Amputation
For several years, Cynthia Martin, 54, had been working as a federal police officer in Southern Maryland. When the COVID-19 pandemic temporarily shut down most industries in March 2020, she found herself far less active than usual. In January 2021, she noticed a sore on her left heel that wasn’t going away. She tried nursing…
Read MoreRoberta Tinch, President of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health System is proud to announce that Roberta Tinch, MHA, FACHE, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders for 2023. The program recognizes the healthcare industry’s rising stars age 40 and under who contribute to a culture of innovation and help their organizations achieve…
Read MoreAlexandria City Council Approves Development Special Use Permit for New Inova Alexandria Campus at Former Landmark Mall Site
At its March 18 meeting, the Alexandria City Council unanimously approved Inova Health System’s application to construct a medical campus at the WestEnd Town Center (formerly Landmark Mall). This new Inova Alexandria medical campus will replace the current hospital on Seminary Road, and will include an acute-care hospital, cancer center and specialty care center.…
Read MoreInterested in a Career with Oncology Clinical Research?
Stephanie Van Bebber is a certified clinical research professional. She serves as the Senior Director of the Clinical Trials Office for Inova Schar Cancer Institute. We don’t need to scroll very far to see that healthcare is facing major challenges, especially in our human resources. We need more people to train and commit to careers…
Read MoreInova Enters into New Sports Medicine Partnership with D.C. United
Falls Church, VA – Inova Sports Medicine has expanded its professional athletic team care by partnering with D.C. United. This partnership makes D.C. United the fourth professional sports team under the care of Inova. “We are excited that Inova will be joining the D.C. United family this season as our sports medicine partner. The excellent…
Read MoreComprehensive Congenital Heart Care at Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital
At Inova Children’s Heart Center, our team provides the most advanced, comprehensive care for children and adults with all forms of congenital heart disease. Earlier this year, we welcomed internationally recognized pediatric heart surgeon, James St. Louis, MD, who brings expertise in advanced heart failure therapies for children with neonatal heart differences. We also added…
Read MoreLife with Cancer Couples’ Therapy Helps Patients and Partners Thrive
There’s no question that a cancer diagnosis is a stressful life event. The person with cancer may feel a mix of complex emotions, including processing how and when to share these feelings with people around them. Their treatment journey can cause upheaval at work and at home, and can create worry about how their relationships…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Depression in Older Adults
Ahmed Sherif Abdel Meguid, MD, FRCPC, (pronouns: he/him) is a board-certified consultation-liaison psychiatrist and neuropsychiatrist at Inova Behavioral Health Services. Note: Depression is not a normal part of aging. It is a treatable medical condition, and older adults are at increased risk of developing symptoms of depression (also called major depressive disorder, or MDD). If…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Receives Magnet® Designation for Nursing Excellence
Also Recognized for Fourteen “Exemplars” for Top Performance Falls Church, VA –– Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is proud to announce it has been re-designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence. Currently only about 8 percent of the approximately…
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