Posts Tagged ‘Neurology’
Seeing a Neurological Sleep Disorders Specialist Makes a Difference for Steve
Steve McGough loves being outside, whether working in his garden or tinkering with his cars. But about five years ago, Steve was diagnosed with Lyme disease, from a tick bite – that he may have gotten while working in the garden he loves. His doctor emphasized the importance of getting good quality sleep to enable…
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Neurosciences Recertified as a Spine Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission
Falls Church, VA – Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has been recertified as an accredited Spine Center of Excellence by The Joint Commission. IFOH has been a Spine Center of Excellence for the past 11 years, placing them among an elite group of hospitals nationwide to achieve excellence in spine care. The Joint Commission is…
Read MoreMeeting the Challenges of Distance, Travel and Time in Parkinson’s Disease Care: Telehealth and Remote DBS Neurostimulation
Ramsey (Drew) Falconer, MD, is the Medical Director of the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center. He is board certified in neurology and is a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist. He also oversees several clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and movement disorders at the center. Discover new technology that enables remote DBS programming during…
Read MoreCoordinated Care and Nursing Excellence Save Dave’s Life – Twice
Former Charlottesville, Virginia resident Dave Schneider was enjoying retirement after 30 years in healthcare roles. He had plenty of time to spend with his two grandchildren, and he had taken up painting as a hobby. In 2018, his wife, Martha, had taken a dream job in healthcare leadership and was dividing her time between Northern…
Read More10 Ways to Live Better with Multiple Sclerosis
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 3) March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month In this three-part series, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed, Inova explores how individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can live better physically, mentally and emotionally. Part 1: Recognizing MS Symptoms Part 2: Understanding MS…
Read MoreUnderstanding Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 2) March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month In this three-part series, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed, Inova explores how individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can live better physically, mentally and emotionally. Part 1: Recognizing MS Symptoms Part 2: Understanding MS Treatment…
Read MoreRecognizing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Understanding MS: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed (Part 1) March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month In this three-part series, Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed, Inova explores how individuals living with multiple sclerosis (MS) can live better physically, mentally and emotionally. Part 1: Recognizing MS Symptoms Part 2: Understanding MS Treatment…
Read MoreSudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP): What We Know
Mohankumar Kurukumbi, MD, is an epileptologist and Medical Director of the Inova Epilepsy Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, VA. The recent death of 20-year-old Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce, who died in his sleep apparently of an epilepsy seizure, has renewed focus on a small but ever-present threat to individuals with epilepsy:…
Read MoreArray of Awards for Inova
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus displays excellence Earlier this year, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (IFMC) received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Three other Inova hospitals also received this rating: Inova Fair Oaks, Inova Loudoun and Inova Mount Vernon hospitals. Of the more than 4,500 hospitals evaluated by CMS nationwide, only…
Read MoreOutreach Programs, Charity Care At the Heart of New Community Report
Latest Inova Report to the Community highlights Inova stats, patient success stories The latest Inova Report to the Community gives a snapshot of Inova Health System’s size, scope, financials and healthcare contributions in a number of key areas including charity care, access and innovation. Introduced by Inova President and CEO J. Stephen Jones, MD, the report…
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