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Brian’s Story: Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Brian Washington enjoyed his “Fabulous Farewell” with his care team from Inova Mount Vernon Hospital’s Inpatient Rehabilitation. Following an accident, Brian presented with weakness in all four limbs after suffering an incomplete spinal cord injury. He required significant assistance to complete dressing, sitting, standing and walking. Brian worked incredibly hard for weeks and can independently care…
Read MoreCelebrating the Heroes of Communication: The Crucial Role of Speech Pathologists
Speech Pathologists are the backbone to successful rehabilitation for those dealing with speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing due to strokes, brain injuries, and many other conditions. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, but we are recognizing the work and contributions of speech-language pathologists to our healthcare team today. Watch Allison Temple, a speech-language…
Read MoreAmerican Heart Association and American Stroke Association Recognizes Inova Hospitals for Excellence in Stroke Care
Fairfax, VA — The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) Get With The Guidelines ®-Stroke program has recognized all five Inova hospitals with Gold Plus awards for achieving excellence in stroke care, including: Stroke is the #5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs…
Read MoreInova Opens First Post-Acute Care Hospital in Region
Fairfax, VA – Inova is pleased to announce the opening of the new Inova Select Specialty Hospital in partnership with Select Medical. Located within Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, the new hospital celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 16 and will welcome the first patients May 23. The Specialty Hospital is the…
Read MoreInova Mount Vernon Hospital Opens Veatch Behavioral Health Unit
Fairfax, VA – Inova marked the opening of the new Veatch Behavioral Health Unit at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital with a ribbon-cutting event. The adult inpatient unit, made possible by philanthropic support from Jeffrey and Amiya Veatch, expands much needed access to behavioral health care in our community, increasing bed capacity at Inova Mount Vernon…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Awarded Spring 2023 ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog Group
Grades reflect top national performance in patient safety, particularly through COVID-19 pandemic Fairfax, VA – All five Inova hospitals received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit upholding the standard of patient safety in hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. This national distinction celebrates Inova’s achievements in prioritizing patient safety by…
Read MoreInova Receives Virginia Approval for New Hospital in Franconia-Springfield
Falls Church, VA – Inova Health System is pleased to announce the Virginia Department of Health has approved its Certificate of Public Need (COPN) application to build a new hospital in the Franconia community of Southern Fairfax County. Last year, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors provided unanimous approval for Inova’s land-use applications in support…
Read MoreRoberta Tinch, President of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Top 25 Emerging Leaders
Fairfax, VA – Inova Health System is proud to announce that Roberta Tinch, MHA, FACHE, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top 25 Emerging Leaders for 2023. The program recognizes the healthcare industry’s rising stars age 40 and under who contribute to a culture of innovation and help their organizations achieve…
Read MoreAll Five Inova Hospitals Receive Straight ‘A’s from the Leapfrog Group for Nine Consecutive Periods
Falls Church, VA – Inova is proud to announce that once again, all five hospitals have earned “A” Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization with a 10-year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals throughout the United States. The grades are based on a hospital’s ability to prevent…
Read MoreSusan Moore, DPT, Receives Virginians Speak Up for Safety Award
Alexandria, VA – Susan Moore, DPT, physical therapist at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (IMVH), is a recipient of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association’s (VHHA) Virginians Speak Up for Safety award for the second quarter of 2022. Susan was recognized for her actions in escalating her concerns regarding the evaluation of a patient experiencing back…
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