2011 Healthy Lifestyle MVP Award Recipients Recognized

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Inova Health System and Washington Mystics honor healthy role models (August 11, 2011) – In support of our on-going partnership to improve the health of the metropolitan community, Inova Health System and the Washington Mystics are honoring seven recipients of the 2011 Healthy Lifestyle MVP Award, recognizing community members and groups that have made a…

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Inova Alexandria Hospital, American College of Emergency Physicians Recognize 50th Anniversary of First 24-Hour Emergency Department in U.S.

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‘Alexandria Plan’ Became Nationwide Standard Alexandria, VA – (June 17, 2011) – Inova Alexandria Hospital and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) will be celebrating 50 years of emergency care by recognizing the first emergency department in the country to have dedicated, full-time emergency physicians. This initiative, called the “Alexandria Plan,” shaped emergency care…

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Inova Alexandria Hospital Ranked ‘Excellent’ By Physicians

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Hospital Services in 100th Percentile for Delivering Quality Care Alexandria, VA – (June 1, 2011) — Physicians who want ‘excellence’ visit and practice at Inova Alexandria Hospital according to a recent satisfaction survey conducted by the Professional Research Consultants, Inc., (PRC) a firm which performs annual physician surveys. “We’re pleased that many of our programs…

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Inova Joint Replacement Team Named in Orthopedics Today

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Research Highlights Social Support Can Reduce Stress and Improve Healing During Joint Replacement Process Alexandria, VA – (May 25, 2011) — Research performed by the Inova Joint Replacement Patient Care Operations Team was recently highlighted in May 2010 issue of Orthopedics Today. This team, comprised of joint replacement clinical managers from Inova hospitals, spearheaded research…

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Inova Fairfax Hospital Earns National Award from American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer

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One of 90 Cancer Care Facilities to Receive Recognition FALLS CHURCH, VA – (May 3, 2011) — Inova Fairfax Hospital has earned its second American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer’s (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA). One of only 90 accredited cancer programs in the country to receive this honor, Inova Fairfax Hospital is recognized…

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Inova Health System Earns Award for Improving Patient-Centered Care

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Twenty Healthcare Organizations Change How Care is Delivered Falls Church, VA – (April 27, 2011) – Inova Health System recently earned special recognition from the Picker Institute Always Events™ Challenge. The challenge encouraged healthcare organizations across the nation to identify a specific area in healthcare delivery that should ‘always’ occur. “We’re very honored to earn…

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Inova Health System’s Going Green Efforts Recognized by Practice Greenhealth

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Inova Wins ‘System for Change’ Award for Sustainable Healthcare Falls Church, VA – (April 7, 2011) – Inova Health System is proud to announce it has received the System for Change Award from Practice Greenhealth. This award recognizes health systems that are working cohesively to gather data, set system goals, benchmark, and share successes in…

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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Celebrates Its Commitment to Excellence

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**Media Advisory** Alexandria, VA – (March 1, 2011) — On Thursday, March 3, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital physicians, staff, volunteers and executive leadership will celebrate recent accomplishments in stroke care, breast health and wound healing at the 2010 Accomplishments Ceremony. WHAT: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 2010 Accomplishments WHEN: Thursday, March 3 5:30 p.m. Reception WHERE:…

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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Surgeon Named Among Top in Nation

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Publication Highlights 70 Knee Surgeons in U.S. Alexandria, VA- (January 4, 2011)—Gerard Engh, MD, Surgeon, Orthopedics, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, was recently named among the nation’s top 70 knee surgeons by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review, which provides business and legal news about orthopedic practices. The publication evaluated physicians based on their awards, leadership, published…

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Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax Hospitals Honored by Fairfax County for Employee Commuter Programs

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Hospitals Recognized for Their ‘Best Workplace for Commuters’ Designation Falls Church, VA – (November 29, 2010) – Inova Alexandria and Inova Fairfax hospitals were recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for their “Best Workplace for Commuters” designation. On November 16, the Supervisors presented hospital staff with certificates and commended them for their efforts…

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