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Inova Awards $1.2 million in Health Equity Support to Local Nonprofits
Falls Church, VA – Seventeen (17) non-profits from Inova’s service area throughout Northern Virginia received Health Equity Opportunities funding, along with an additional six partner organizations totaling $1.2 million. In support of improving health equity, Inova’s Division of Community Health and Health Equity funds nonprofit organizations that provide services to address health needs of under-resourced…
Read MoreU.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Rankings Recognizes Inova’s Excellence, Including #1 Hospital in Virginia and Greater Washington for Third Consecutive Year
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System has been recognized as the region’s top health system by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals 2023 Rankings. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) was named the #1 Best Hospital in both Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area for the third year in a row. Additionally, IFMC’s…
Read MoreInova Schar Heart and Vascular: Recognized for Excellence in Mitral Valve Repair for the Third Time
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular has once again been recognized with a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center Award from the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation. This marks the third consecutive year of Inova being recognized for a demonstrated record of superior outcomes for degenerative mitral valve repair. The Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association and American Stroke Association Recognizes Inova Hospitals for Excellence in Stroke Care
Fairfax, VA — The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) Get With The Guidelines ®-Stroke program has recognized all five Inova hospitals with Gold Plus awards for achieving excellence in stroke care, including: Stroke is the #5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs…
Read MoreInova Lung Cancer Researcher Leads Study Offering New Hope for Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients
Historically, small cell lung cancer has been one of the deadliest malignancies, with an overall five-year relative survival rate of just 7%, according to the American Cancer Society. However, research breakthroughs are aiming to change that – and researchers at Inova Schar Cancer Institute are leading the way. In June 2023, Nagla Abdel Karim, MD,…
Read MoreInova Celebrates the Launch of the Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program
Fairfax, VA – Inova marked the unveiling of the Inova Reinsch Pierce Cardiomyopathy Program with a special gathering of Inova leaders, supporters and community members. This program, made possible by philanthropic support from Lola C. Reinsch, helps address the need for specialized care for the growing number of patients with cardiomyopathies in our community. The…
Read MoreWhat’s the Best Weight Loss Plan? Here’s the Skinny on 4 Diet Trends
Janine Brown, MD is a board-certified primary care physician practicing family medicine at Family Medicine of Clifton/Centreville — An Inova Partner. She enjoys treating people of all ages and has a special interest in women’s health and obesity care. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult. But even when you know what to do, it’s…
Read MoreHealthy Parenting Part 2: Safety Smarts
Kyle C. Averill, MEd, is the Director of the Inova Kellar School, a therapeutic education program serving students in grades 3 through 12. As parents, one of our goals is to keep our children safe. We want to guide and support them as they grow, nurturing them to become happy, healthy, capable, independent adults –…
Read MoreInova Cardio-Oncology Program Expands Services to Protect Long-Term Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular effects from cancer treatment can develop years later and are the second leading cause of death among cancer survivors. Inova’s Cardio-Oncology Program prevents, detects and treats heart issues in people whose lives are touched by cancer. It draws on the world-class expertise of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute and Inova Schar Heart and Vascular.…
Read MoreInova Invests More than $321 Million in Northern Virginia Health Outcomes
2022 Community Report showcases commitment to health equity and access to quality care Fairfax, VA — Inova Health System has released its 2022 Community Report, highlighting the system’s significant investment in the Northern Virginia community. The investment is a testament to Inova’s continued dedication to enhancing excellence in patient care; a commitment to team member…
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