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Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic opens in Falls Church
Fairfax, VA — Inova today celebrated the grand opening of its first Inova Cares pediatric sick clinic located at 6400 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church. Co-located with the Falls Church Inova Cares Clinic for Children (ICCC) primary care practice, this new pediatric sick clinic prioritizes access for children whose medical home is the Falls Church ICCC…
Read More100 students visit Inova Fairfax Hospital for “Dream B!G” career day
Inova was pleased to welcome 100 local students for a day of learning about healthcare careers on December 13. The visit was organized under the auspices of Inova’s Dream B!G Program, which aims to introduce students to career possibilities in healthcare and is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity in the healthcare workforce. The…
Read MoreInova in critical need of type O- blood donors
Falls Church, VA –– The need for blood donors, especially those with O-negative blood, has reached an all-time high. All blood types are needed, but Type O- is the most urgent need at this time and will help the most patients. Currently, we have less than a one-day supply of Type O- blood. Type O…
Read MoreInova’s Orthopedic Research Team recognized for work in severe extremity trauma
The work of Inova’s Orthopedic Research Team received important recognition from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) in 2023. METRC, including Inova Fairfax, wins the 2023 Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier award This year’s Kappa Delta Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award was given to the Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium (METRC) which includes Inova Fairfax’s…
Read MoreCancer-free “Voice of DC” shares message of hope
Known as the “Voice of DC,” WTOP reporter Neal Augenstein continues to share his inspiring journey from a stage-4 lung cancer diagnosis in November 2022 to becoming cancer-free a year later. Last week, Neal’s story of the ground-breaking medical treatment he received at Inova Schar Cancer was featured on NBC News. In the piece, Amit…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital receives Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
Recognized with four “Exemplars” for Top Performance Falls Church, VA –– Inova Alexandria Hospital is proud to announce it has been designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet status is considered the highest organizational honor awarded for nursing excellence. Inova is the first and only health system in the…
Read More12 smart ways to use your healthcare FSA dollars
As January 1 approaches, many people are thinking about New Year’s resolutions or holiday get-togethers. But there’s one more (important) item to add to your end-of-year list: your healthcare flexible spending account (FSA). If you have dollars left in your FSA, now is the time to use them. Unless your employer offers an extension, you…
Read MorePrevention and quick action: When your child swallows something dangerous
Bharath D. Nath, MD, is a pediatric surgeon at Inova Health System who is board certified in general surgery and pediatric surgery. He specializes in pediatric general and thoracic surgery, treating premature infants to adolescents. Every year, thousands of children are treated in United States emergency rooms (ERs) because they swallowed objects such as a…
Read MoreAll five Inova hospitals earn ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
New Grade for Fall 2023 is a national recognition for patient safety Fairfax, VA, November 6, 2023 – All five Inova hospitals earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to…
Read MoreInova’s Cardiogenic Shock Team and ECMO Program are the reason John Harrity is alive today
Imagine: You are playing a weekly pick-up basketball game with friends. You are in great shape — trim, fit and competitive. But suddenly, you’re short of breath. You sit on the sideline, something you’re not known to do. Your friends take notice. When they ask what’s wrong, you say, “Call 911.” You don’t remember anything…
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