Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

03/23/2026

🥦🍅 Eating a plant-based diet, rich in whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, can reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure and improve overall heart function.

In a recent Ask the Expert webinar, Inova dietitian Mark Rudich shared research-backed tips and practical advice for meal planning and simple food swaps that can make a big difference in your heart health. ❤️

📽️ Watch the video to learn more: https://bit.ly/4rTUCi3

03/20/2026

🦵 Worried about your hip or knee pain and considering joint replacement? Join Dr. Tim Costales, an orthopedic surgeon at Inova, for a FREE "Ask the Expert" webinar on hip replacements for arthritis.

Learn how innovative techniques make surgery safer and more effective.

🗓️ April 1, 6–7:30 p.m. (virtual)
👉 Register: https://bit.ly/41iXKZG

👉 Want to learn more about the latest advancements improving outcomes and recovery? Read here: https://bit.ly/4uG9Tpd

03/19/2026

After a fall that affected her spinal cord, Tracy D. came to the Inova Mount Vernon Inpatient Rehabilitation Center and made an incredible recovery! 💪 With our expert therapists, specialized equipment and her perseverance, Tracy went from needing a mechanical lift to transfer from bed to wheelchair to walking on her own.

She even walked to the farmer's market for her favorite local bread. 🥖

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aKswk3

03/19/2026

💓 AFib is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia) worldwide and can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications.

🩺 In a recent webinar, electrophysiologist Dr. Keva Garg discusses risk factors, symptoms and new treatment options available at Inova that are improving the success and safety of AFib treatment.

📽️ Watch the webinar: https://bit.ly/4cX1dV2

03/18/2026

Colon cancer is rising at alarming rates in younger adults – increased by 50% since 1994. Early detection can save lives.

🎙️ Dr. Timothy Cannon, Sheridan Director, Molecular Tumor Board, joins the Should I Call a Doctor? podcast to discuss the latest in colon cancer prevention, screening and treatment.

KayAnn S., diagnosed at age 40, shares her powerful personal journey as a colon cancer survivor and advocate. 💪

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://apple.co/4lB33Nm

Inova Schar Cancer Institute

Podcast Episode · Should I Call a Doctor? · March 26, 2025 · 21m

03/16/2026

💙 Early-stage colon cancer often has no symptoms, but it's highly treatable when detected early. Screening is critical!

Dr. Ivan Harnden, gastroenterologist at Inova, debunks 10 common myths about colon cancer and answers your questions about prep, sedation, time off work and screening options.

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

03/16/2026

⛈️ Inova weather alert! Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and possible tornadoes are expected Monday, Mar. 16, 4–9 p.m. Your safety comes first.

Most Inova outpatient offices will close for in-person visits by 2 p.m. on Monday, March 16. We’re converting in-person appointments to virtual visits whenever possible or helping patients reschedule.

As always, our hospitals and Emergency Departments are open 24/7. Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and stay safe.

03/12/2026

🩺 High blood pressure is known as a "silent killer" because most people have no symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to serious illnesses.

In a recent webinar, Inova cardiologist Dr. Behnam Tehrani and family nurse practitioner Jimmy Dingess discuss updates to blood pressure guidelines and new, game-changing procedures that offer hope for people whose high blood pressure doesn't respond well to medication or lifestyle changes.

📽️ Watch: https://bit.ly/40sye3T

03/11/2026

Is your child feeling overwhelmed by school or social media? In this episode, Dr. Satish Shashidhara – division chief of child and adolescent psychiatry at Inova – shares expert insights on the biggest challenges facing kids and teens today. Discover practical strategies to help your child manage stress, anxiety and social pressure.

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3PtXHaK
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4lsRrfG

🎧 Listen now: Inova.org/Podcast

03/05/2026

🔵🎗️ Colorectal cancer is now a leading cause of death for adults under 50 in the U.S. – but it's one of the few cancers that can be prevented through screening.

🔍 Not sure which screening is right for you – a colonoscopy or stool test? Watch to learn your options.

Make an appointment or find a provider near you: Inova.org/PrimaryCare

03/03/2026

❤️ Heart disease can progress to an advanced stage when traditional therapies and symptom management are no longer effective. Many factors contribute to heart failure, including valvular and structural heart disease.

📽️ In a recent webinar, Drs. Hazim El-Haddad and Timothy Welch explain the treatment options offered through the Heart Failure and Advanced Therapies Program at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular.

▶️ Watch and learn more: https://bit.ly/4colsuz

03/02/2026

🤔 What's the most common thing that people forget to tell their primary care doctor? Dr. Z, a primary care physician at Inova, explains in this short video. 📽️

🩺 Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare