Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

10/30/2025

The Arts & Healing Program at Inova Schar Cancer Institute presents "Our Voices” – the inaugural team member art show! 🎨 Featuring paintings, photography, pastels, and mixed media, this exhibition inspires connection, reflection and hope. ✨

Through this program, we support our mission to minimize suffering and restore wellbeing by providing an environment that promotes healing and wellness.

📍 Joan Hisaoka Art Gallery, Inova Center for Personalized Health
🗓️ On display through mid-January 2026

🎨 Meet the artists and their creations: https://bit.ly/4oD6UK8
👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZMEJP5

10/30/2025

🧠 A new study finds that brain training exercises can boost the production of acetylcholine, a brain chemical important for learning, thinking, memory and alertness.

💡 “It’s not the only thing that goes wrong in dementia, but it is one thing that has been shown to be deficient in many types of dementia, Alzheimer’s included," said Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, a neurologist at Inova.

Learn more: https://nbcnews.to/4oIFOBo

Researchers measured acetylcholine production in participants' brains at the beginning and end of the 10-week trial.

10/29/2025

Congratulations to the Inova physicians recognized as "2025 Top Doctors" by Washingtonian! 🏆

Their dedication, expertise and compassion are a true reflection of our purpose-driven mission. Every day, they make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients, their families and the communities we’re privileged to serve. ✨

🔎 Find an Inova physician near you: Inova.org/TopDocs

10/29/2025

After losing her mother to breast cancer, Wendy took charge of her health by partnering with Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center. 💪 Genetic testing revealed she carried a BRCA1 mutation.

With support from a dedicated team of specialists, Wendy followed a personalized prevention plan – surgeries, screenings, counseling, and lifestyle changes – to lower her risk and protect her future.

Read Wendy's story: https://bit.ly/47rVWjJ

How one patient turned family history into a healthier future When Wendy Wade's mother passed away from breast cancer in May 2024, she was left with not just grief but a pressing question: Where could she turn to ensure she was not headed for the same f...

10/28/2025

Parents, we’ve all been there – your child wakes up with a mild fever and an earache. Do you rush to the ER or wait for a doctor's visit? 📽️ Dr. Meredith Porter, Medical Director at Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care, explains what parents should do.

Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

10/28/2025

📈 Did you know the five-year survival rate of breast cancer is 99% if caught early? Thanks to innovations in AI and advanced technologies, our ability to detect and predict cancer risk has never been stronger.

Dr. Rebecca Kaltman, Executive Director of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center, explains how AI is helping personalize risk prediction and early detection for patients. 👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/43vxbC6

An Inova cancer prevention specialist breaks down how AI innovation helps with risk prediction and early detection of breast cancer.

10/27/2025

Knowing your numbers is a smart way to prevent and manage heart disease! ❤️ Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. While factors like age and heredity can't be changed, your doctor can help you stay healthy by screening for the key contributors.

🩺 In a recent Ask the Expert, Dr. Tariq Haddad discussed the numbers you need to know to reduce your risks.

📽️ Watch: https://vimeo.com/1125633450

10/25/2025

🎀 Have you taken your breast cancer risk assessment yet? Find out your 5-year and lifetime risk in minutes with our FREE online quiz — personalized results and tips delivered right to you.

Start your prevention journey today. 👉 Take the assessment: https://bit.ly/BreastCancerRiskAssessmentOnline

10/24/2025

💗 What’s new in breast cancer surgery at Inova?

Three new technologies are improving recovery and outcomes for patients:
✅ Lymphovenous bypass – helps prevent lymphedema after surgery
✅ Ni**le nerve sparing – preserves ni**le sensation after surgery
✅ Magtrace – a safer way to detect cancer spread

These approaches aim to reduce risk, support comfort and enhance healing. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oo6zeZ

When you’re facing breast cancer surgery, you deserve more than excellent care. You deserve compassionate, forward-thinking treatment that supports your full recovery and quality of life. At Inova, we’re committed to doing exactly that. Our breast team is using some of the latest innovations to ...

10/22/2025

Can a doctor care for the whole family? 👪 📽️ Dr. Kathryn Hare, Primary Care Physician at Inova, explains how primary care makes it easier for families to coordinate and streamline their care.

Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

10/21/2025

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming 1⃣ in 3⃣ lives. Yet women are often undiagnosed and untreated because their hearts differ from men’s in both structure and function.

🩺 In a recent Ask the Expert, Dr. Pinell-Salles discussed what women need to know about symptoms and risk factors.

📽️ Watch: https://bit.ly/4niHVem

10/21/2025

💡 In this article, Dr. Costanza Cocilovo, Medical Director of Inova Breast Surgery, busts common misconceptions about breast cancer so that you don't delay preventive care.

She tackles some of the most common myths head-on:
🚫 Only women with a family history are at risk
🚫 A lump is the only sign of breast cancer
🚫 You don’t need a mammogram until you’re older

Read more: https://bit.ly/4nqjI5W

Costanza Cocilovo, MD, FACS is board certified in surgery and fellowship trained in breast surgery. She serves as the medical director of Inova Breast Surgery. Dr. Cocilovo has numerous publications in national journals and surgical textbooks, has prese...