Posts Tagged ‘stroke’
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
American Heart Association Award recognizes Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s commitment to quality stroke care. Fairfax, Va, May 29, 2018 ― Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (IFOH) has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most…
Read MoreStroke survivor’s book provides insights and hope for survivors
After a Stroke, This Northern Virginia Resident Shares His Message of Prevention and Hope Stroke survivor and philanthropist Mark Moore can now add “author” to his list of credentials with the publication of his inspiring book, A Stroke of Faith Philanthropist and Northern Virginia resident Mark Moore was a hard-charging business owner back in 2007…
Read MoreKnow the Signs of Stroke: Every Minute Counts
Stroke can strike at any time Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke cuts off oxygen to the brain, which causes brain cells to die. “FAST”: the most common warning signs of stroke The signs of stroke can be varied, but the…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital Earns Recertification as a Primary Stroke Center
Alexandria, VA – June 16, 2016 – The Joint Commission recently recertified Inova Alexandria Hospital as a Primary Stroke Center, indicating that the hospital’s services provide patients with the best chance of survival, minimize the results of a stroke and improve recovery. Inova Alexandria Hospital was one of the first hospitals in the Washington, DC, metropolitan…
Read MoreLocal stroke patient gets successful treatment at Inova’s Lorton HealthPlex
Expert care in his time of need Having just moved to Lorton, John and Joanne Donahue were still growing accustomed to their new surroundings. But last May, when they needed help and they needed it fast, they knew just where to go. It was 4 a.m. when John, 78, woke up and was unable to…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital recognized for stroke treatment expertise
Fast-Acting Inova Alexandria Hospital has received a prestigious award related to its high caliber of stroke treatment. It recently was honored with an award from the American Heart Association /American Stroke Association. The association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke program has given Inova Alexandria Hospital the “Target: Stroke Honor Roll- Elite Plus” Quality Achievement Award.…
Read MoreInova Alexandria Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines Target Stroke Honor Roll-Elite Plus Award
Award demonstrates Hospital’s commitment to quality care for stroke patients Alexandria, VA ― March 20, 2015 ― Inova Alexandria Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®–Target: Stroke Honor Roll-Elite Plus Quality Achievement Award at the association’s International Stroke Conference 2015. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success ensuring that…
Read MoreGetting stroke patients on the road to recovery, WUSA 9, March 16, 2015
A program at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital puts patients who’ve suffered brain or spinal cord injuries back in the driver’s seat and on the road to recovery.
Read MoreInova Fair Oaks Hospital Awarded Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers from The Joint Commission
FAIRFAX, VA – June 24, 2014 – The Joint Commission, in conjunction with The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, recently recognized Inova Fair Oaks Hospital with Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Achievement of Primary Stroke Center Certification signifies an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients. Inova Fair Oaks Hospital’s Primary Stroke Center Certification…
Read MoreWhat’s Going on Inside Your Head?
Inova Recognizes National Stroke Month with MEGAbrain at Tysons Corner Center Falls Church, VA – (May 15, 2013) – Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your head? If so, the Inova Neuroscience Institute invites you to see the brain from the inside out on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6…
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