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Nicholas Hoo-Fatt recognized for pioneering detection of certain cancer cells
Inova Histology Program coordinator Nicholas Hoo-Fatt is helping inspire and nurture a new generation of histology professionals Inova Histology Program Coordinator and PhD candidate Nicholas Hoo-Fatt has been named one of the Top 55 Laboratory Professionals in the U.S. under the age of 55 by Medical Laboratory Observer. He also is the recipient of the…
Read MoreInova Named on Forbes’ List of America’s Best Employers for Women 2024
Fairfax, VA, July 23, 2024 — Inova is proud to announce that it has been named as one America’s Best Employers for Women 2024 by Forbes. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s Best Employers for Women were identified in an independent survey…
Read MoreInova Fairfax Hospital Named #1 in Virginia for Fourth Consecutive Year
Fairfax, VA, July 16, 2024 – Inova is proud to announce that Inova Fairfax Hospital has been named the #1 Best Hospital in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report for the fourth consecutive year and tied for #1 in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Inova Fairfax Hospital also ranked #36 in the nation for…
Read MoreInova among first hospitals to introduce leading-edge treatment for blocked or narrowed coronary artery stents
Cardiac catheterization and placement of cardiac stents is a highly effective, common procedure to treat blockage of the coronary artery. It uses a tiny, metal frame tube to reopen the artery and restore blood flow to the heart. Even though it is performed fairly frequently, the procedure isn’t without risk. In roughly 10% of cases…
Read MoreInova Children’s unveils new logo; reinforces commitment to pediatric care
Fairfax, VA, June 25, 2024 – Today, Inova Children’s unveiled a vibrant new logo, signaling Inova Health’s ongoing investment and commitment to pediatric care. Inova remains committed to providing world-class, expert care close to home and expanding services to meet the growing needs of the community. The redesigned logo draws inspiration from Inova’s new parent…
Read MoreInova recognizes and supports local nonprofit partners
Fairfax, VA — June 11, 2024 — Each year Inova provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations working to address health equity and social drivers of health in Northern Virginia. In June, Inova’s Division of Community Health and Health Equity celebrated twenty-three (23) community partners who received Inova’s Health Equity Opportunities funding. Selected from more than…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about DNA tests
Kylie Whalen, MS, LCGC CG(ASCP)CM, is a Senior Pediatric Genetic Counselor in Inova’s Genetics Department. Kylie received her bachelor’s in diagnostic genetic sciences with a concentration in cytogenetics at the University of Connecticut, and she maintains a current certification as a cytogenetic technologist. Kylie received her master’s in genetic counseling from Long Island University. DNA…
Read MoreInova Exceeds “Schar Challenge” with $158 Million Raised in a Year
Dwight and Martha Schar inspire more than 10,000 donors Fairfax, VA, June 6, 2024 – In May 2023, longtime champions and supporters of Inova, Dwight and Martha Schar, made a transformational gift of $75 million to support Inova’s heart and vascular services and, in turn, challenged the community to match their gift with contributions to…
Read MoreDr. Garima Sharma receives supplemental AHA grant to study social determinants of the risk of high blood pressure in women of reproductive age
Garima Sharma, MD, Director of Inova’s Cardio-Obstetrics and Cardiovascular Women’s Health program, was recently awarded a supplemental grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to continue work on the project, The Social Determinants of the Risk of Hypertension in Women of Reproductive Age (SAFE HEART). Dr. Sharma is a co-principal investigator of the study along…
Read MorePowered by Connections Older Adults Resource Fair
Inova celebrates Older Americans Month Fairfax, VA, May 13, 2024 — Inova is dedicated to supporting programs and opportunities that make a difference in the quality of life, health and welfare of our community’s older adults. As part of Inova’s recognition of Older Adults Month, a free resource fair is being held at the Inova…
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