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Inova Alexandria Hospital Receives National Award For Stroke Treatment

May 5, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, VA— The American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Stroke Association (ASA) recently awarded Inova Alexandria Hospital a bronze award for stroke treatment in the initial stages. The designation, Get With the Guidelines (GWTG), indicates that the stroke assessment and services at the hospital provide patients with the best chance of survival.  Inova Alexandria Hospital is the only hospital in the Northern Virginia region to be designated with this achievement. 
    The GWTG stroke award is a web-based program created by AHA and ASA to improve stroke care for hospitals around the country. The program helps to align initial stroke treatment with the most up-to-date scientific findings in this area. The overall goal of the program is to save lives and improve recovery.
     “Inova Alexandria Hospital is proud to receive the bronze award for quality stroke treatment from two well-respected national organizations,” said Christine Candio, chief executive officer, Inova Alexandria Hospital. “Our physicians, nurses, clinical staff and other support teams make it possible for us to continually be recognized for outstanding care.”
    In 2003, the hospital became the first in the Washington, D.C. area to open a dedicated stroke unit. 
    Inova Alexandria Hospital was recently recognized by the Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center and also by the Virginia General Assembly for improving treatment and outcomes for stroke patients in the state.
    The hospital will be mentioned in the July issue of the U.S. News and World Report magazine as one of the best hospitals to receive stroke care.

    Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Northern Virginia that consists of hospitals and other health services, including emergency- and urgent-care centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.

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