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In the News
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Randall L. Kelley, FACHE
Chief Executive Officer
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Cheers to Us
This New Year marks a thrilling time for Inova Loudoun Hospital. It is our 100th Jubilee — the centennial anniversary
of our hospital. We are celebrating 100 Years of Promises Made, Promises Kept.
Reaching a century is an achievement unto itself, but the strides we have made along the way are worth mentioning. These include:
- Founding a hospital in a house on Market Street
- Expanding the hospital to a three-story building
- Moving the hospital to the Lansdowne Campus
- Joining forces with Inova Health System
There is plenty more to tout, and you can read about our fascinating history on page 1 of this e-newsletter.
One of the most exciting parts about this anniversary is that it is coinciding with a major construction project. We are in the midst of a $32 million renovation that will dramatically improve the services at our hospital. What better way to honor our past and our founders?
In 2012, let's take time to reflect on our rich history at the same time we make our hospital fit for a new century. Here's to you and the next 100 years. |
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Hot Property
Hospital to Buy Land for HealthPlex Ashburn facility
 Inova Loudoun Hospital plans to purchase
property to build a 24-
hour, full-service Emergency Department, diagnostic imaging center
and physician offices in
the Ashburn community.
"2012 marks a century of healthcare provided to
the residents of Loudoun County by their nonprofit, community hospital," according to Randall Kelley, CEO of Inova Loudoun Hospital. "Establishing a HealthPlex in Ashburn underscores our commitment to providing the community equal access to essential healthcare services, while doing so within the 20-minute driving time window as prescribed by the County's Health Care Facilities Plan."
The proposed Ashburn HealthPlex will be located on approximately 8 acres of land at the Dulles Greenway and Loudoun County Parkway. The first phase anticipates approximately 50,000 square feet of developed space and represents a planned investment of $31 million by Inova Health System. Future plans include 75,000 additional square feet of space for physician offices and other healthcare uses.
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Nurse Care Is Tops
Hospital Attains Magnet Status for Second Time
 Inova Loudoun Hospital again has earned the prestigious Magnet distinction, which recognizes nursing excellence in hospitals.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center, the largest and most prominent nurses' credentialing organization in the world, awards the designation. The Magnet community is composed of a select group of 378 healthcare organizations among a total of nearly 6,000 healthcare organizations in the United States.
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 It's Snow Time!
'Tis the season for snow removal, and that can mean bad news for our backs. Using the wrong body mechanics can put stress on the lower back. Quick tips for snow shoveling:
Pick the right shovel. It should have a curved handle or adjustable handle length.
Warm up. Take the time to warm up five to 10 minutes before any strenuous activity.
Pace yourself. In deep snow, remove a few inches off the top at a time, rather than shovel the full depth at once.
Back to Basics
To learn more, go here.
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 Diabetes Care
Know Your Risk
Diabetes is a serious and common disease that can sneak up slowly, sometimes without any symptoms. But type 2 diabetes, which accounts for over 90 percent of cases, is highly manageable and can be delayed or even prevented with lifestyle changes and proper treatment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's why it's important to know your diabetes risk.
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| Neeta Goel, Primary Care Physician |
Join Neeta Goel, MD, for a FREE lecture, "Understanding Diabetes: A Key to Better Health," on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital. Call 1-855-My-Inova (694-6682) or go
here to register.
Preceding the lecture from 1–2 p.m. will be FREE non-fasting glucose screenings (offered on a first come, first served basis). Call 1-855-My-Inova (694-6682) or go here to register.
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Diabetes occurs when the body no
longer can control the blood
glucose (sugar) levels needed for
healthy function. Risk factors for
type 2 diabetes include age (45
years or older), obesity, physical
inactivity, family history of
diabetes, a history of gestational
diabetes, and certain races and
ethnicity — African-Americans,
Hispanic-Americans and Asian-
Americans are among those at
particularly high risk.
Without treatment, diabetes can
cause serious organ damage,
nervous system disease, and can
lead to death. The good news is
that a combination of exercise,
good nutrition and/or medication
can keep the disease at bay.
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Disease Prevention
Inova Diabetes Center shows you how to make lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. To register, call 1-877-511-GOAL (4625).
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Learn more about the Inova Diabetes Center here.
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 Inova Loudoun Leads the Way in Quality Cancer Care
The hospital recently was awarded accreditation in radiation oncology following a review by the American College of Radiology and The American Society for Radiation Oncology. It is the first hospital in Northern Virginia to receive such a distinction. Radiation oncology is the careful use of high-energy radiation to treat cancer. The ACR-ASTRO seal of accreditation represents the highest level of quality in patient care, patient safety, personnel qualifications, adequacy of facility equipment and quality control procedures. "This achievement recognizes the highest quality and hard work of our team," says Punam Dutt, Director of Radiation Oncology. This accreditation is rare. There are only 257 accredited radiation oncology sites nationwide. Only 10 accredited sites are located in Virginia, of which Inova Loudoun Hospital is one.
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The Place for Cancer Care
For more information, go here
or call 703-858-8850. |
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| Photos courtesy: Brian Swanson |
Former NICU Babies Reunite
Annual Party Celebrates Infants' Health
The Inova Loudoun Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in September held its 10th annual reunion for recent "graduates."
These young hopefuls, now healthy and strong, were once not so — spending their first days in the NICU.
The September was a celebration of their health and their lives. Anil Sharma, MD, Director of the Unit, expressed pride in the children whose health he once fought to protect. Many arrived several weeks premature and severely underweight.
"The party is the ultimate progress report," he says.
"Seeing these children healthy and growing is my big reward."
Go here to watch a video to learn more.
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Ask the Experts
Attend a Lecture to Learn About Treatment Options
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Jennifer Young, MD, Urologist
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*Surgical Treatment of Kidney Disorders and Advanced Treatment
Join Jennifer Young, MD, on Jan. 11 at 6:30 p.m.
at Inova Loudoun Hospital for a FREE lecture on advanced treatment of kidney disorders. Learn why da Vinci® surgery may be your best treatment option. Call 1-855-My-Inova (694-6682) or go here to register.
*Attendees will have the rare opportunity to "meet our robot" and see it up close!
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New Trends in Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Join Naumar Akhtar, MD, MBA, on Feb. 7 at
1 p.m. at Inova Loudoun Hospital for a FREE lecture, "21st Century Advancements in Joint Replacement." The subject is advanced treatment options for arthritis and joint pain. Call 1-855-My-Inova (694-6682) or go here to register.
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