Inova Health System

Name :

Inova Health System

Address  :

2990 Telestar Court

Town  :

Falls Church

State  :

Virginia

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

22042

Web URL  :


Description

About Inova
Inova Health System is Northern Virginias leading notforprofit healthcare provider serving more than 1 million people each year and governed by a volunteer board of community members

Since our beginning in 1956 Inova has grown from one hospital to a nationally recognized comprehensive network of hospitals outpatient services assisted and longterm care facilities and healthcare centers located throughout Northern Virginia

As a notforprofit health system our commitment is to meet the healthcare needs and improve the health of the communities we serve We work in innovative ways to meet the healthcare challenges of today while striving to meet the needs of the future

Recognizing that research and innovation are vital elements to providing worldclass patient care Inova participates in a large number of cuttingedge clinical trials and research projects Our diverse clinical activities make us a first class location for scientific research

Our commitment to ensure highquality care is strengthened by our range of rigorous professional and community education programs to improve medical practice skills and patient outcomes Inovas work extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and outpatient centers We bring disease prevention programs health and exercise classes and improved access to care for vulnerable children and adults directly to the community through our many outreach programs and partnerships

At Inova more than 16000 employees demonstrate their commitment every day to providing the community with expert worldclass compassionate patient care

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