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Christina Baselga, MD is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Baselga is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care and values the long-term relationships she builds with patients and their families while helping them manage a wide range of health needs. August is National Immunization Awareness Month,… The post…
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is continuing to build upon its legacy of innovation in cardiovascular disease diagnosis and treatment with two new technologies. Inova’s cardiac PET/CT scanning capability supports more precise evaluation of coronary microvascular disease. Additionally, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is among the first programs in the United States to implement the… The post Inova…
What is hsCRP, and how can it help predict your risk of developing heart disease? Did you know that high levels of inflammation in the body are linked to a higher risk of heart disease, including coronary artery disease, heart attack and heart failure? If you and your primary care provider are evaluating your risk… The post The most important heart disease risk test you’ve never heard of appeared…
Recognition from U.S. News & World Report, Modern Healthcare and Press Ganey highlights Inova’s commitment to delivering exceptional care for every patient FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Inova continues to earn national recognition as one of the country’s leading health systems, reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence, patient-centered care and innovation. U.S. News & World Report… The post Inova…
Raj Chand, MD, to serve as Interim President, Inova Loudoun Hospital Fairfax, VA — Inova is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Carroll, FACHE, MHA, as Chief, Clinical Enterprise Operations, effective August 3, 2026. Following an extensive national search, Carroll, who currently serves as President, Inova Loudoun Hospital, will assume day-to-day operational leadership of all clinical…
FDA-approved technology helps surgeons visualize ovarian cancer in real time during surgery FAIRFAX, Va. – Inova is the first health system in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic to use an FDA-approved fluorescent imaging technology to help surgeons better identify ovarian cancer during surgery, providing physicians with an additional tool to locate and remove as much cancer… The post Inova first in…
Leesburg, VA — Inova Loudoun Hospital Mobile Health Services will be providing countywide blood pressure screenings at a variety of locations during the month of August. The screenings are free. For further information call the Mobile Health hotline at 703-858-8818 or visit Inova.org/mobilehealth. Tuesday, August 4, 9 a.m. – noonDulles South Multipurpose Center24950 Riding Center… The post Inova…
Study at a glance Inova’s incidental lung nodule program has shown a 76% reduction in time from identification to diagnosis compared to standard referral pathways. This study showed an improvement in early-stage diagnosis of lung cancer when identified through Inova’s incidental lung nodule program. • 9,303 patients identified with incidental lung nodules • 134-day reduction… The post Inova Schar…
Catherine Wymer, PharmD, is a senior clinical pharmacist at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist, she focuses on optimizing her patients’ health outcomes by promoting safe, effective and personalized medication use. Warmer weather can change how your body responds to medications, and how your medications handle the heat. Here’s some medication… The post…
Multidisciplinary pulmonary expertise supports diagnostic evaluation, treatment planning and longitudinal care Advanced lung disease and cardiovascular disease frequently intersect, with overlapping clinical presentations that can complicate diagnosis, risk stratification and treatment planning. Progressive dysfunction in either system can accelerate decline in the other, contributing to increased…
