Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn

We are proud to announce we have been selected as a recipient of the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association)’s 2019 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional and innovative performance in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.

A record 28 emergency departments from across the United States have been named recipients of the ENA’s 2019 Lantern Award; Inova Loudoun was the only ER in Virginia! This is Inova’s fourth ER to receive the prestigious Lantern designation.

Congratulations to our team!

#FridayFaces ~ Meet Johanna Emory, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, Unit Supervisor. Johanna is an import to the USA from Australia. After almost 15 years working at Inova Loudoun Hospital in a variety of units, Johanna has landed at the Ashburn ER and found her home. She has always loved critical care nursing and working at a free standing Emergency Room allows her to use her skills and also to have the time to educate patients and mentor staff.

Fun facts: Johanna is passionate about her children, her friends and CrossFit.

Ashburn HealthPlex Holiday Open House 2018

It has been three years since we opened our doors. It's been a privileged to serve the Ashburn area. Thank you for trusting us with your emergency healthcare needs.
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#FridayFaces ~ This is Rebecca Berry, Unit Supervisor, BSN, RN III. She’s part of our amazing ER staff. Our wonderful team takes care of people of all ages.

Rebecca was recently named one of the 2018 Virginia Nurses Association (VNA) 40 Under 40 Award winners. In 2016 and 2018, she was Nurse of the Year for her Unit.
She is also part of the ADVANCE committee and encourages her colleagues to obtain their ADVANCE RN 3s and 4s.

Fun Fact: In her free time Rebecca loves to run, bike ride and hang out with her Yorkie and fiancé.

#FridayFaces ~ Meet Wilawan Suit, aka Wan. She’s one of our awesome RNs!

Wan currently holds the title of Employee of the Quarter as well as the 2018 Prankster Award (ask her about this). She has been a part of the Ashburn family since 2015. Prior to joining our team, Wan was an LPN in Thailand for 17 years and an RN for 6 years. Before relocating to the US she graduated with her degree in nursing receiving her BSN and MSN in Midwifery in 2009. Wan continued her education receiving her RN license to work in the US in 2012.

Fun Fact: Wan enjoys cooking, hiking, shopping, and had been called the “food expert” because she always bring tasty treats to share with her coworkers.

Go Loudoun! #InovaHeroBowl

Cheering on our Loudoun teams at the 2nd Annual Inova Hero Bowl! Make us proud Ashburn Volunteer Fire Rescue Department - AVFRD and Loudoun County Fire and Rescue!
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Norovirus is hitting security staff at the Winter Olympics hard. They have pulled 1,200 staff from work until they have been tested for the highly contagious virus!

Our own Medical Director, Dr. Dennis Bernier, shares a guide on identifying and treating it. Read more: http://bit.ly/NorovirusGuide

With the opening ceremony days away, South Korean officials have drafted in the army after 1,200 security staff were removed from work.

Norovirus: A Guide to Identifying and Treating

Norovirus is common in winter, but can strike at any time of the year.

Our own Dr. Dennis Bernier shares helpful tips to identify and treat this viral infection.

inovanewsroom.org Dennis J. Bernier, DO, MPH, FACEP is a board certified emergency medicine physician practicing at the Inova Emergency Room – Ashburn, Inova Loudoun Hospital Emergency Room, and Inova Emergency Room – Leesburg. He serves as Medical Director of the Ashburn ER, and Assistant Medical Director for th...

On Wednesday, December 6th, hundreds of families joined us as we celebrated the holiday season at the Ashburn HealthPlex!

Attendees enjoyed photos with Santa, holiday cookie decorating and hot cocoa, a teddy bear clinic, balloon artists, glitter tattoos, food trucks, and special holiday performances by Stone Hill Middle School, Creighton's Corner Elementary School, and Eagle Ridge Middle School.

Thanks to all who came out to meet us -- we wish you and your family a happy and healthy new year!

What a fun night!

Thanks to all who came to celebrate the season with us at our holiday open house - especially Creighton's Corner Elementary School, Stone Hill Middle School, and Eagle Ridge Middle School!

Stay tuned for more pictures!

#FridayFaces ~ Meet Kim Klein, our nurse manager here at the Ashburn ER. She’s been a nurse for 40 years, both in the ICU and ER. Kim’s been at Inova Loudoun almost 15 years. She worked at our Cornwall ER the first day it was operating as a stand alone ER. “I love working in the ER. I love taking care of patients, families and our community and mentoring our staff. Best job ever!”

Fun facts: Kim has twins, Matt and Kris. Matt is an ER nurse in Chesapeake, VA and Kris is a graphic designer. They’ve lived on a sailboat when the children were younger, home schooling and sailing around FL and the Bahamas.

It's been a privilege to serve the Ashburn community over the past two years. We are grateful for the awesome staff we have. Thank you for trusting us with your emergency healthcare needs!

Sprain or Strain: What’s the Difference?

Summer is finally here, and for many people that means getting outside for some fun in the sun. Your favorite outdoor activity may sometimes lead to a sprain or strain. With the symptoms being very similar, many have a difficult time deciphering between the two conditions.

Our own Dr. Dennis Bernier explains the difference between the two and tips on what to do to treat them.

inovanewsroom.org Dennis J. Bernier, DO, MPH, FACEP is a board certified emergency medicine physician practicing and serves as Medical Director of the Inova Asburn ER, and Assistant Medical Director for the Inova Loudoun Hospital ER and Inova Leesburg ER.

Congrats, Johanna!

Our Nurse Manager of the Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn Johanna Kushan received the "Nurse with Outstanding Contribution to EMS". Congratulations!! Well deserved!

We were busy today celebrating #EMSWeek2017, spreading the love, and thanking our amazing first responders for their service and continued commitment to our community!

#FridayFaces – Welcome Board Certified OB/GYN Dr. Saweda Bright!

Dr. Bright recently joined the Inova Medical Group (IMG) team and is practicing upstairs here at the #Ashburn HealthPlex. She loves working with expectant mothers and has a special interest in managing hypertensive disorders, diabetes, obesity, and vaginal births after previous cesarean deliveries.

In the realm of gynecology, Dr. Bright loves caring for women of all ages – but especially enjoys caring for adolescents. Special clinical interests include contraception, abnormal uterine bleeding, menopausal transition, and minimally invasive surgery – including robotic surgery.

Fun fact: Dr. Bright was raised in Northern Virginia and played basketball for Centreville High School – go lady wildcats! #LoudounGrownBaby #LoudounCounty

Happy #NationalDoctorsDay to ALL of our amazing physicians!

Do you have a doctor you'd like to acknowledge or thank today?

#doctorsday #thankfulthursday

#FridayFaces -- Meet Teresita Baker!

Teresita has worked here at the #Ashburn HealthPlex for the past two years in our Environmental Services Department. She enjoys making people smile with her outgoing personality and is always willing to lend a helping hand to those around her.

Teresita is also a loving mother and grandmother. In her spare time, you can often catch her shopping or spending time with her family.

#FridayFaces - Meet Kelin Argueta!

Kelin works at Registration here at the #Ashburn HealthPlex, greeting our patients with a warm smile! She has been a part of the Inova family for two years and began her career at our Lansdowne campus.

In her spare time, Kelin enjoys traveling and spending time with her son.

Don't forget to swing by the HealthPlex to visit our friends with The Frenchman Food Truck today for #FoodTruckFriday between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.!

10% OFF for all first responders! #LoudounCounty #LoCoVA

Operation Valentine's Day was a success!!

Our cupids from the Inova Loudoun Hospital ER teams, Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn, and Inova Emergency Room - Leesburg (Cornwall) teams helped us to spread the love across our amazing county!

#InovaLoudounLovesFirstResponders #LoveLoudoun #SpreadtheLove

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These are the great folks at the Philomont Volunteer Fire Department. Thank you for all you do to make our community safer. We appreciate you! Inova Cupid team: Gina Puleo Harrison, Johanna Kushan, Kim Klein, Stacey Snyder Miller and Charlene Martin
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The Modern Mammogram: Understanding 3D Mammography

There have been many advances in breast imaging over the past decade. Dr. Jing Chen, with Fairfax Radiological Consultants, PC and section chief of Breast Imaging at Inova Loudoun Hospital, shares what you need to know about 2D vs 3D mammography.

inovanewsroom.org Jing S. Chen, MD, is a board-certified radiologist with fellowship training in breast imaging.

#FridayFaces -- Meet Natasha Chan, one of the Unit Supervisors here at the Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn!

Natasha moved from California a year and a half ago and has been a part of our Inova family ever since! She has been a huge help with organizing staff information and carts that are used in our trauma bays. She also serves as a part of the UPC committee too.

In her free time, catch Natasha with a really good book or video game! She also always has a silly joke on standby.

#FridayFaces -- Meet Brian Wilkinson, LPN!

Brian is a Licensed Practical Nurse here at the Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn. He's been a part of our team since the HealthPlex opened in October 2015. Before joining us, he worked at the Inova Urgent Care Dulles South facility.

In his free time, Brian enjoys being with his wife and daughter and spending time outdoors - he loves fishing, hiking, and other various activities. He also loves spending time with his dog Dexter, AKA "his buddy!"

#FridayFaces -- Meet Allison Smith, our Resource Coordinator here at the Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn!

Allison has been a part of our team since the HealthPlex opened in October 2015, but has been a member of the Inova family for the past five years. Before transitioning to her current role, she worked as a Patient Advocate in Diagnostic Imaging.

Allison recently worked with our ER staff to implement a color coding system used in the medical storerooms. She also works with management to purchase supplies and new products for varying departments.

In her spare time, Allison loves coaching sports, painting, and spending time her family, friends, and her dog Brandi.

Ask the Expert Live - Inova

Do you or a loved one suffer from memory loss, mood changes, or poor balance? Many often attribute these symptoms – especially forgetfulness – to “normal aging.”

Join Board Certified Neurosurgeon Dr. Nilesh Vyas live online tonight as he discusses the aging brain, memory, and varying medical conditions to be aware of including Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), a treatable condition of the brain which usually affects people 60 years of age and older.

Tune in tonight at 6 pm at www.inova.org/live

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#FridayFaces -- Meet Liz Watkins, the Administrative Coordinator for the Ashburn HealthPlex and Inova Leesburg (Cornwall) Emergency Departments!

Liz has been part of the Inova family since 2015, but she's no stranger to the healthcare industry! Prior to joining Inova, she worked as an EMT for two years before serving as the Administrative Secretary at the Georgetown University Hospital – Emergency Department for six years.

Elizabeth is also very active with the local community. She intends on launching her very own organizing company this year to help setup offices and organize homes. She plans to donate any unwanted or unused items to local shelters and homeless veterans.

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We all dread the #flu – the terrible body aches, sore throat, fever and chills are often unbearable.

Our team at Inova Loudoun Hospital share all you need to know about a flu diagnosis, proper treatment, and prevention below!

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2017 Inova Loudoun Hospital ASD/SPD Survey

We’re excited to share that the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova Loudoun Hospital is exploring the possibility of becoming an autism and sensory processing disorder friendly space!

Please help us to best meet the community’s needs by completing the quick survey below. This survey will close on January 31st.

#LoudounCounty #LoveLoudounBaby #LoudounGrownBaby #LoCoVA #Autism #LCCCHealthy #parenting

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Special thanks to Santa and the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue team for swinging by and spreading some holiday cheer!

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday!

Santa stopped by our 3 locations (Lansdowne, Inova Emergency Room - Ashburn and Leesburg) to spread some holiday cheer! Thanks to the Loudoun County Fire and Rescue for bringing him!
Happy Holidays everyone! #ThankfulThursday

[12/15/16]   Food Truck Friday on Friday, December 16th has been cancelled due to the extremely cold temperatures and high winds.

We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see you next week!

Fever Phobia: When To Worry About Your Child’s Temperature

Fevers are practically a universal rite of childhood. Fortunately, fevers are not as dangerous as many parents fear.

Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Physician Dr. Eugenie Charles, MD and Erin Rovelli, RN of Inova Loudoun Hospital share how to determine whether a high temperature is helpful or harmful.

inovanewsroom.org Fever Phobia: When To Worry About Your Child’s Temperature November 28, 2016 Tweet1 Share69 Pin Share33 Share Email WhatsAppShares 103Eugenie Charles, MD Board-certified pediatric emergency physician Eugenie Charles, MD, and Erin Rovelli, RN, serve patients at the Children’s Emergency Room at Inova…

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Last night, Inova Loudoun Hospital announced the largest single cash gift in the hospital's history.

The Schaufeld family has pledged $5 million to support the expansion and future development of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute - Schaufeld Family Heart Center.

We are awe-inspired and deeply grateful for their remarkable generosity -- with heartfelt thanks...

We’re awe-inspired and deeply grateful for the remarkable generosity of the Schaufeld family, who are investing $5M to support the growth of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute—Schaufeld Family Heart Center at Inova Loudoun Hospital.

Their generosity has enabled us to save countless lives, and will make a huge impact on the cardiovascular health of our Loudoun community.

#FridayFaces -- Meet Rosa Velasquez! Rosa has worked here at the Ashburn HealthPlex for the past year in our Environemental Services Department.

Originally from El Salvador, Rosa immigrated to the U.S. in 1990 and has been here for 25 years. In her free time, she enjoys going to church and spending time with her three children and three grandchildren.

Rosa's co-workers describe her as "Someone you can always count on to do her job and a offer a friendly smile." She also makes some of the best pupusas in the area!

Rosa is a pleasure to work with and we are lucky to have her as a part of our team!

#LoudounCounty #LoCoVA

Come on out for our first #FoodTruckFriday from 11 am - 1 pm!

Enjoy the gorgeous weather and some delicious BBQ with RESQ BBQ Catering!

First Responders -- Take advantage of their 15% off First Responder Friday discount!

#loudouncounty #yum #lunchbreak

#FridayFaces – Meet Board Certified OB/GYN Dr. Kim Freeman – the newest member of the Inova Medical Group OB/GYN team here at the Ashburn HealthPlex (suite 210B)!

Dr. Freeman has 19 years of experience as an OB/GYN – 9 of which have been here in Loudoun County. Most recently serving as a Physician Leader and OB/GYN Site Chief for a large medical center in Maryland, Dr. Freeman is excited to reinstate her community OB/GYN practice in Loudoun where she lives with her family.

Dr. Freeman loves caring for her patients and developing long-term relationships. She is committed to helping women optimize their health and feel well at all stages of life!

For her OB patients, she emphasizes the importance of pre-pregnancy planning and post-delivery mental and physical health. She’s proud of her low cesarean rate and avoidance of unnecessary interventions for low risk patients.

During her free time, you can often catch Dr. Freeman unwinding with her two Labs, knitting, or skiing. Welcome, Dr. Freeman!

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