Inova Loudoun Hospital

04/11/2026

Join our evidence-based, 4 or 6-week virtual wellness programs led by registered dietitians and certified health coaches. 💚

One upfront payment ($162 or $108) gives you access to expert guidance, support and a community dedicated to your health goals.

📍 Explore a variety of programs designed to support your wellness goals – see graphic for full list.

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

04/09/2026

Inova’s Advanced Lung Disease Program once again has demonstrated its commitment to leading-edge treatments for complex lung conditions with some very promising early results published in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Congratulations to Steven Nathan, MD, Medical Director and Schar Chair, Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant as first author, and Christopher King, MD, Associate Medical Director and contributing author, on this landmark study.

Findings from an independent study across the US and Canada support these findings and lay the foundation for a potential new treatment option for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive lung disease with limited therapies today.

We’re proud to be part of research that brings hope to patients and families.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mkiFFD
👉 Inova Lung Services: https://bit.ly/3ZrClh4

04/08/2026

Don’t let hot flashes and brain fog slow you down. There are more solutions than ever to help you feel your best during perimenopause and menopause. In this episode, Dr. Erin Perucci, OB-GYN and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, discusses symptoms, newer treatment options and some surprising truths. Tune in to learn how you can get back to feeling like yourself again.

Apple: https://apple.co/4bYuEFd
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4vxL0wq

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4ht4oEc

04/02/2026

Two sisters whose bond was forever changed by living kidney donation.

Kaylin gave the gift of life to her sister, Rachel. Their journey was honored at a Transplant Bell Ceremony, where each bell ring celebrates the generous donor, the resilient recipient and the life-changing gift that gives people like Rachel a second chance to live fully.

Learn more: Inova.org/LivingDonor

04/01/2026

The Inova Loudoun Brain Choir is gaining attention for the powerful way music helps brain injury survivors reconnect, rebuild confidence and find community. 🎶🧠

This brain choir was launched in partnership with A Place To Be in 2015, generously supported by the Wheeler family. Now, Inova's music therapists bring hope and healing to patients across our health system, and is 100% funded through philanthropic support from our community.
Learn more:

📰 Loudoun Now: https://www.loudounnow.com/giving_back/inova-brain-choir-celebrates-healing-through-music/article_9a94aca6-3834-4331-b094-72674fd92765.html

📰 Loudoun Times-Mirror: https://www.loudountimes.com/news/community/brain-injury-survivors-find-community-and-support-through-music-therapy-at-inova/article_7572f7bb-e84f-48fd-8c0f-2147e2857596.html

🎧 WTOP: https://wtop.com/loudoun-county/2026/03/how-inova-loudouns-brain-choir-offers-brain-injury-survivors-a-chance-to-heal/

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Inova Brain Choir last week gathered in the atrium at the Lansdowne hospital for its annual performance showcasing the healing and connection

03/31/2026

March may be ending, but the conversation about colorectal cancer prevention and early detection continues year-round. 🩺

Start with your primary care doctor – small steps like asking about screening can make a big difference. 💪

✨ Thanks to patients, caregivers and clinicians who raised awareness, shared stories and showed support throughout March.

📌 Check out the graphic for tips on prevention and screening.

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

03/31/2026

A routine colonoscopy saved Lisa's life when a 2025 screening revealed early-stage colorectal cancer. 💙 Because it was caught early, Lisa was able to undergo surgery and did not require chemotherapy or radiation.

Her story is a powerful reminder that colorectal cancer can develop silently – and that routine screening can detect it early, when it's most treatable.

👉 Read Lisa's story: https://bit.ly/48lMaRt

Stay up to date on your screenings. https://bit.ly/4aArhUo

For nearly five years, the changes to Lisa's health were subtle enough to ignore. “I noticed a slow and unintentional weight loss,” Lisa said. “Along with it came loose stools and occasional nausea and vomiting, but interestingly, no pain or discomfort....

03/26/2026

❤️ Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. While you can't change age or heredity, your doctor can help you manage key contributors to heart disease, such as cholesterol, blood pressure and blood glucose, and guide you on lifestyle choices.

📽️ Watch our Ask the Expert video with cardiologist Dr. Lily Dastmalchi to learn which numbers can help you reduce your risks: https://bit.ly/4sBFHdr

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

💓 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