Inova Alexandria Hospital

09/03/2025

🎉 For the ninth year in a row, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Loudoun Hospital, and Inova Alexandria Hospital have earned the American College of Cardiology’s Chest Pain–MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025! 🏆

This national recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing the highest standard of care for heart attack patients.

08/29/2025

After losing her husband to colon cancer at 42, renowned journalist Katie Couric became a passionate advocate for early colon cancer screening. She recently spoke with Dr. Timothy Cannon, oncologist, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board, and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, about his groundbreaking study that revealed a potential link between long-distance running and colon cancer risk.

📽️ Watch the full interview: https://bit.ly/47jZUfX
📰 Read more: https://bit.ly/472LAs9

08/29/2025

One simple act, donating blood, can save up to 3 lives. 💖

Join us at one of our upcoming blood drives and make a difference right here at home. Together, we can keep our blood supply strong and support those who need it most.

Be a local hero. Give hope, give blood. 👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4n2F5tU



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08/25/2025

🏃 A troubling pattern of ultramarathoners under 40 presenting with advanced colorectal cancer sparked a groundbreaking study at Inova Schar Cancer Institute.

Led by Dr. Tim Cannon, oncologist, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board, and Co-Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Inova Schar Cancer, the research revealed a potential link between endurance running and risk of colon cancer — suggesting some athletes may benefit from earlier screening.

✅ Early detection saves lives.

Schedule your screening today: https://bit.ly/4mIRaok

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/472LAs9

08/21/2025

🏃 New research raises questions about colon cancer risk in long-distance runners. An Inova Schar Cancer Institute study, featured in The New York Times, suggests some athletes may benefit from early screening.

👨‍⚕️ Study lead: Dr. Timothy Cannon, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board, Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, Inova Schar Cancer
👥 Participants: 100 runners (ages 35–50, no prior colonoscopy)
📊 Finding: 15% had pre-cancerous lesions—much higher than expected for this age group.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/472LAs9

08/20/2025

Should long-distance runners be screened for colon cancer? 🏃 A new study led by Inova oncologist Dr. Timothy Cannon, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board, Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Cancer Program, Inova Schar Cancer, found a possible link between intense endurance training and an increased risk of colon cancer in younger adults.

Read more in The New York Times: https://nyti.ms/4lDJjqS

A small, preliminary study found that marathoners were much more likely to have precancerous growths. Experts aren’t sure why.

08/19/2025

Inova Alexandria Hospital is hosting a blood drive!

🗓️ Thursday, Aug. 28 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
📍 4320 Seminary Rd., Alexandria, VA 22304
(The Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot near the visitors' entrance and the Health & Education center)

💝 Thank you gift: Every donor will receive a FREE insulated lunch bag (while supplies last).

Schedule your appointment: https://bit.ly/IAH0828

08/13/2025

When a loved one hears “you have cancer,” your world shifts, too. This podcast episode is for everyone impacted by cancer—caregivers, friends, and family who want to show up with compassion. 🎧 Listen now.

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/45asVt9
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4lo5wt4

08/12/2025

✨ We're thrilled to share the first bilateral renal denervation (RDN) procedure was recently performed at Inova Alexandria Hospital. This minimally invasive treatment for uncontrolled high blood pressure is available to patients for whom medication has not been effective.

🏥🩺 This procedure was performed by Drs. Edward Howard and Behnam Tehrani. This cutting-edge therapy is also available at Inova Fairfax and Loudoun hospitals.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nxt1C4

08/08/2025

💛 Platelet donors are needed this week!
Your donation can help save lives – just like it helped cancer survivor, Kimberly.

♥️ After chemotherapy left her too weak to continue treatment, a blood transfusion gave Kimberly the strength and hope to keep fighting. Today, she's gone from patient to donor.

Support local hospitals during this critical time.
👉 Visit inovablood.org or call 1-866-256-6372 to schedule your donation.

08/05/2025

❤️ Do you know your heart health numbers? Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. While age and family history are out of your control, knowing your numbers can help your doctor screen for heart disease.

🎥 Want to learn more? Dr. Arjun Kanwal explains what numbers you need to monitor to keep your heart healthy: https://vimeo.com/1102366419

08/04/2025

🔎 Emergency rooms are seeing a spike in visits for tick bites this summer, but in most cases, urgent care is the right place to go — not the ER.

Dr. Meredith Porter, Medical Director at Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, says many patients come in with no symptoms, often spotting ticks early while still attached. 💡 This rise in visits may reflect greater awareness, as more people seek care early and stay informed about tick prevention.

🔗 Learn more: https://nbcnews.to/3ISy7t1 via NBC News

Tick-related hospital visits reached their peak in May, the highest since 2019.