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Inova Targeted COVID Vaccine Hesitancy with Personal Messages from Doctors
In 2021, COVID-19 vaccines brought hope and the promise of a return to normal life for communities across our region, the nation and the world. Yet vaccine hesitancy functioned as a barrier that prevented some individuals from getting immunized. Lower levels of vaccination have corresponded to increased morbidity and mortality from COVID-19, exacerbating health disparities,…
Read MoreInova Announces $1 Million Grant Program to Address Health Equity
Falls Church, VA — Inova Health System is calling for applicants for its 2022 Health Equity Grant program. This year, the Health Equity Grants program will award $1 million in funding – the largest level of funding to date for the program – to nonprofit organizations that provide services to address health needs for the under-resourced…
Read MoreInova’s Dr. Rina Bansal Featured in “Go Red” Heart Health Article
Rina Bansal, MD, president of Inova Alexandria Hospital, has been featured in VIP Alexandria Magazine’s 2022 “Go Red for Women” issue. Dr. Bansal notes that “it is a privilege and honor” to be the president of Inova Alexandria, which was founded in 1872 by a woman, Julia Johns. The article notes that “as a physician…
Read MoreWomen and Heart Disease: Signs and Symptoms are Different from Men
Kelly Epps-Anderson, MD, is an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. She is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease and has clinical interests in preventative care, women’s heart health, coronary artery disease and structural (valvular) heart disease. She is based at the Inova Cardiology – Fairfax office located at the Inova…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Named 2021 Best in Business Excellence by Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce named Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH) as one of 2021’s Best in Business Excellence award at its annual holiday business awards event. Watch the video featuring the reasons IMVH was honored, courtesy of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce The Best in Business Excellence awards recognize local businesses that…
Read MoreInova Reactivates Emergency Status as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Falls Church, VA – In response to increasing COVID-19 cases and patient volumes, effective at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 3, Inova reactivated its “emergency status.” The decision to activate emergency status allows us the flexibility to adapt our standard operations as needed in this dynamic and evolving environment. As part of this activation, Inova…
Read MoreAttention Patients (COVID-19 Notice)
If you suspect you might be infected with COVID-19, please do not visit the emergency room for a COVID-19 test. Instead, seek out a community testing site or a home test kit. Inova Emergency Departments are prioritizing patients with medical conditions requiring emergency care and those with critical illness. We strongly discourage patients who are…
Read MoreInova Announces Gift to Support Expansion of Behavioral Health Services at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Falls Church, VA – Inova is announcing that longtime supporters Jeffrey and Amiya Veatch have pledged $3.5 million to expand critically-needed behavioral health services at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Virginia region has seen an increase in residents seeking behavioral health services. Behavioral health inpatient admissions at…
Read MoreInova’s Community Health Workers: Making Connections to Care
At Inova, we believe no one should have to forego medical care because of finances. That’s why we built our Inova Cares Clinics for Families (ICCF). These comprehensive clinics provide qualifying uninsured or underinsured people with our exceptional care at no cost. The ICCF thrives because of dedicated physicians, nurses and support staff who work…
Read MoreInova Issues 2020 Community Report Highlighting Contributions to Health Equity, Patient Access and Excellence in Care
FALLS CHURCH, VA– Inova Health System issued its annual Community Report for 2020, highlighting its $334 million investment in the Northern Virginia community while enhancing excellence in patient care, commitment to team member well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2020, Inova’s robust community investment included its commitment to charity care, research, education, and other programs…
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