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Nearly 50 years of cardiac surgery innovation and excellence
In 1977, Inova established a dedicated program for patients who required surgical intervention for cardiovascular disease. Over the past five decades, we have remained committed to serving our community by providing the full spectrum of contemporary cardiovascular surgical care and developing well-equipped, talented surgical and critical care teams to ensure excellent outcomes. As a result, Inova…
Read MoreMeasles Outbreak: What you need to know
With recent measles outbreaks across the country, Inova remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our community. Measles is a highly contagious illness that spreads through the air and can cause serious illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The best way to protect yourself and others is…
Read MoreBaxter IV shortage: Inova’s immediate recommendations for urology practices
The Impact of Hurricane Helene Destruction of Baxter Factory: Immediate Recommendations for Urology Practices in United States to Preserve IV (Intravenous) and other Fluids By Inger Rosner, MD and J. Stephen Jones, MDInova Health System, Fairfax VA Hurricane Helene has caused widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life, homes, and businesses. A significant consequence of…
Read MoreNicholas Hoo-Fatt recognized for pioneering detection of certain cancer cells
Inova Histology Program coordinator Nicholas Hoo-Fatt is helping inspire and nurture a new generation of histology professionals Inova Histology Program Coordinator and PhD candidate Nicholas Hoo-Fatt has been named one of the Top 55 Laboratory Professionals in the U.S. under the age of 55 by Medical Laboratory Observer. He also is the recipient of the…
Read MoreInova providers volunteer at community events to address healthcare disparities in Fairfax County
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular addresses healthcare disparities in Fairfax County by educating underserved populations about important health information in line with the county’s community health improvement plan. Inova team members, including nurses, advanced practice providers, physicians, cardiac rehabilitation specialists and administrative staff, volunteer their weekends to provide free healthcare services and screenings at community…
Read MoreTeen overcomes rare brain condition after neurosurgery at Inova
It was an ordinary summer evening when 16-year-old Henry came down with a pounding headache. No one knew it at the time, but that headache would change the course of Henry’s life. That night, Henry began a year-long journey that tested the limits of his grit and determination. Henry’s story is one of resilience, hope,…
Read MoreWhat we do matters – a story of the generational impact of caring for patients
Cleveland Francis, MD, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisor at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. Growing up in small-town West Virginia, Jessica Flanagan heard stories about a wonderful doctor. During the late 1970s, an Alexandria cardiologist had treated her late mother, Susan Flanagan, before she passed away from a congenital heart condition. Jessica was only 3…
Read MoreDr. Garima Sharma receives supplemental AHA grant to study social determinants of the risk of high blood pressure in women of reproductive age
Garima Sharma, MD, Director of Inova’s Cardio-Obstetrics and Cardiovascular Women’s Health program, was recently awarded a supplemental grant from the American Heart Association (AHA) to continue work on the project, The Social Determinants of the Risk of Hypertension in Women of Reproductive Age (SAFE HEART). Dr. Sharma is a co-principal investigator of the study along…
Read MoreInova partners with transplant patients to improve patient care experience
In 2020, the transplant team at Inova established a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to enhance healthcare delivery for transplant patients and improve their overall experience. The PFAC serves as a platform for patients and caregivers to share valuable feedback and insights with the transplant team on better meeting patient needs during the various…
Read MoreInova Schar Cancer named top recruiter to innovative ER+ HER2- breast cancer clinical trial
Inova Schar Cancer is one of the top recruiting locations for the EMBER-4 clinical trial, a global study to evaluate a new treatment for ER+ HER2- breast cancer survivors EMBER-4 is a Phase 3 clinical trial comparing a new drug therapy, imlunestrant, to the standard drug therapy to treat women with ER+ HER2- breast cancer.…
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