Inova Alexandria Hospital

01/30/2026

As a primary care physician specializing in preventive care, Dr. Naveed Butt encourages lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. 🩺

In part two of his blog post, Dr. Naveed highlights three more top reasons patients schedule visits with their primary care providers – sleep apnea, Adult ADHD and osteoporosis – along with the symptoms to watch for and lifestyle modifications that can help prevent or manage them.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3ZbvhnJ

Board-certified family medicine physician Naveed H. Butt, MD, specializes in preventive care and encourages healthy lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. He has been in practice for more than 30 years and sees patients at ...

01/29/2026

Every three years, we listen to our community – through a survey, data 📊 and conversations 💬 – to better understand the most pressing health needs in our area.

The Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify priorities like access to healthcare, economic stability and mental health and substance use, guiding our efforts to address them. 💪

Explore the findings in the Inova Alexandria Hospital region and see how we're taking action: https://bit.ly/485VhpI

01/29/2026

🤒 Feeling feverish, achy and coughing? Start with the team who knows you best – your primary care provider.

🎥 In this short video, Dr. Z, a primary care physician, explains where to get care and when to head to the ER.

Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

01/22/2026

🚌 The Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center Mobile Screening Bus marks one year of bringing lifesaving cancer screenings directly to the communities that need them most!

With more than 40% of cancers linked to preventable risk factors, and only 60% of adults in our region receiving recommended colorectal cancer screening, the bus plays a vital role in closing gaps in access.

Made possible by philanthropic support, we're focused on expanding access and reaching even more patients in 2026. 💙

Learn more: Inova.org/Saville

01/20/2026

😴 Sleep is essential for good health – but are you getting enough? In our latest podcast, neurologist Dr. Eric Sklar explains how much sleep you really need, how to improve sleep quality and the most common symptoms of sleep disorders. He also dives into sleep apnea, sleep studies, wearables, and more.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4ht4oEc

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/49BplsZ
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bzchGY

01/20/2026

📢 Feeling sick? Same-day care is available.

As respiratory illnesses rise across Northern Virginia, we've expanded access to help you get care quickly – while keeping our ERs available for emergencies.

Expanded services include:
💻 Same-day primary care virtual visits
🏥 Same-day in-person primary care at most locations
🚶 Walk-in primary care locations (no appointments needed)
⏲️ Extended urgent care hours at select Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care locations
🏠 Same-day care at home through DispatchHealth for urgent, not life-threatening needs

👉 Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

01/19/2026

Today, we join others across the nation in honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words remind us that true purpose is found in caring beyond ourselves. At Inova, we are committed to putting compassion into action — serving, uplifting and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all communities we serve.

01/15/2026

Got questions about Medicaid? 🤔 Our for Healthier Communities team can help you understand and apply for Medicaid health plans.

Learn more: inova.org/phc or call 703-698-2550.

01/15/2026

Sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose? 🤧 Most of the time, it’s just a common cold or allergies. Start by calling your primary care doctor – they know you, and are ready to help.

Urgent care is best if symptoms are getting worse. The ER is only needed for trouble breathing or swelling.

Your primary care team can help guide you and get you relief. Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

01/14/2026

✨ Set new goals for a healthier you in 2026! ✨ Join our FREE online interactive workshop on Friday, Jan. 23, and learn how to set meaningful, achievable health goals.

In this workshop, you will:
📝 Explore the goal-setting process
🎯 Examine different types of goals for various situations
💪 Learn strategies to overcome common challenges and maintain progress

Facilitated by:
Alana Y., Behavioral Health Therapist
Kanan M., Wellness Coach

Register now: https://bit.ly/4aJn0OZ

01/10/2026

Join our evidence-based, 6-week virtual wellness programs led by registered dietitians and certified health coaches.

Upcoming programs include:
🧠 Brain strong nutrition & wellness
💪 Diabetes prevention
🧘♀️ Empowered in perimenopause

Each program is $27 per week ($162 total) and offers expert guidance, behavior-change support and a connected community to help you achieve your health goals.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3B6ZITi

01/09/2026

The Inova AFib Center now offers two new leading-edge technologies to treat patients with AFib, the most common heart rhythm problem! 💓

💓 First: A new approach to pacemaker implantation – often recommended for patients with slow heart rhythms – that helps reduce the risk of developing AFib.
⚡Second: Second-generation pulsed field ablation (PFA), an advanced treatment that uses quick, targeted bursts of electricity to safely and precisely treat parts of the heart causing AFib.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/494IcMO

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm, affecting more than 12 million people in the United States. When a person is experiencing AFib, the heart's top two chambers are not beating in sync with the heart's lower two...