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Virginia Hospital Center Gets an A in Safety!

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:20:00 +0000

Summer 2014 issue of
Virginia Hospital Center's Newsletter

How can you know which hospitals are making the grade when it comes to safety? The Leapfrog Group, a highly prestigious, national organization that measures hospital safety, quality and affordability, can help you make an informed decision with its Hospital Safety Score. When you are hospitalized, you deserve to have the safest care possible.
The Hospital Safety Score is a simple A, B, C, D or F letter grade reflecting how safe hospitals are for patients. Virginia Hospital Center’s Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score is an A.*
The goal of the Hospital Safety Score is to reduce the more than 180,000 yearly deaths from hospital errors and injuries by publicly recognizing safety and exposing harm. “Harm” ranges from infections and acquired injuries to medication mix-ups and other errors, some potentially fatal. To develop the score, Leapfrog reviewed data for all general acute care hospitals. Nearly 2,600 hospitals received a score.
*Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score, Spring 2014 release How safe are other area hospitals? Find out at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org.

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Virginia Hospital Center Is One of America’s 100 Top Hospitals–AGAIN!

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 19 Jun 2014 16:16:00 +0000

Any hospital would have reason to celebrate being named one of Truven Health Analytics 100 Top Hospitals®. A leading national provider of unbiased healthcare data, Truven Health identifies hospitals and leadership teams that provide the highest level of value to their communities. Being named a 100 Top Hospital once is a tremendous honor. Being recognized as a 100 Top Hospital two years in a row is a true indication of a hospital’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Virginia Hospital Center now has achieved that rare level of excellence. The Hospital recently learned that it is a 100 Top Hospital for the second year. Of the nearly 3,000 hospitals evaluated nationwide, Virginia Hospital Center is one of only two in the Virginia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore region to be named to the 100 Top Hospitals. “Winning is especially meaningful in these times of great turbulence and change in the healthcare environment,” said Jean Chenoweth, Truven Health Analytics Senior Vice President, 100 Top Hospitals Programs. “Maintaining high performance from year to year is a significant achievement. Winning hospitals have to have vision and be innovative.”

Truven Health Analytics also named Virginia Hospital Center to its prestigious list of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® in America for 2014. Only 21 hospitals in the United States have been named to both lists in 2014. The 100 Top Hospitals award is distinct from other national “top” or “best” lists because hospitals cannot apply for it and winners do not have to buy the right to promote the award.

Better Care at 100 Top Hospitals

This year’s 100 Top Hospitals study® reveals significant differences between award winners and their non-winning peers. Based on the study’s results, if all hospitalized Medicare patients received the same high level of care as those treated in 100 Top Hospitals:

165,000 ADDITIONAL LIVES COULD BE SAVED.
90,000 ADDITIONAL PATIENTS COULD BE COMPLICATION-FREE.
$5.4 Billion COULD BE SAVED.
THE AVERAGE PATIENT STAY WOULD DECREASE BY One-Half Day

Source: www.truvenhealth.com
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Virginia Hospital Center renames expanded neonatal facilities - INSIDENOVA.COM: Health Arlington

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:43:00 +0000

Virginia Hospital Center renames expanded neonatal facilities - INSIDENOVA.COM: Health Arlington
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Where Do You Go When You Have Breast Cancer?

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:12:00 +0000

Virginia Hospital Center Newsletter, Spring - Summer 2014 Issue

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Judi Garland is thriving after breast cancer treatment
(pictured here with her children).

When Judi Garland of Alexandria was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer, her primary care physician understood that she would need a wide range of medical services and support. “She knew I would likely need chemotherapy in addition to surgery and also have to make emotionally-charged decisions quickly,” recalls Judi, a 41-year-old mother of two children, ages four and one and one-half. “My doctor recommended I go to a comprehensive breast center—where I could have all my doctors’ appointments, tests and treatments in one place. She referred me to The Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health at Virginia Hospital Center.”
Breast surgeon Molly Sebastian, MD, FACS spent an extensive amount of time with Judi during her initial consultation reviewing her treatment options. Dr. Sebastian is Associate Medical Director of the Center and a member of the Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group. “When we first meet with newly diagnosed patients like Judi, we help them understand their diagnosis and lay out the big picture in terms of what kinds of treatment they may need along the way and why,” explains Dr. Sebastian. “It is such a surprise to receive a breast cancer diagnosis, and we want to prevent further surprises. Patients need to know what to expect.” “Dr. Sebastian was so thorough, I just knew this was the right place for me,” Judi says. “She gave me all the information I needed to make decisions right off the bat. As a mother of small children, it took some of my fear away to know that there was a roadmap for my treatment. It made me feel more in control.” Patients at The Reinsch Pierce Family Center for Breast Health may require consultations with several different specialists, including breast surgeons, medical oncologists, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, and radiation oncologists, as well as many appointments for lab tests, imaging and procedures. “It can be overwhelming,” says Dr. Sebastian. “Our staff at the Center schedules and coordinates all the services our patients need. We are a one-stop center. We do everything we can to make it easier for our patients.” About 10 to 20 percent of breast cancers are classified as triple negative breast cancer, which does not respond to hormonal therapy or therapies that target HER2 receptors. Chemotherapy is frequently recommended for patients with triple negative breast cancer—sometimes it precedes surgery. Neelima Denduluri, MD, a dedicated breast medical oncologist, was part of Judi’s treatment plan from the beginning. After her initial meeting with Judi, Dr. Sebastian consulted with Dr. Denduluri to determine whether Judi should have chemotherapy before or after surgery. “The decision to have chemotherapy is very complex and involves many considerations, including when it should be administered, short-and long-term toxicities, and its impact on future child-bearing, among others,” notes Dr. Denduluri. For Judi, Dr. Denduluri recommended eight cycles of chemotherapy over 16 weeks prior to surgery. A pre-chemo training class helped her prepare for the possible side effects and plan ahead for the help she would need with her family. During her chemotherapy treatment, Judi says, “The nurses were like mothers and sisters to me. They were so gracious, kind and cheerful.” Judi opted to have bilateral mastectomies. Prior to surgery, she met with plastic and reconstructive surgeon Mazen Bedri, MD to discuss her plan for breast reconstruction, including the placement of temporary implants at the time of her mastectomy procedures. After her surgery, the pathology results showed an area where her tissue margins (the edges of tissue surrounding the removed tumor) were not clear. Because of the aggressive nature of this type of cancer, Dr. Sebastian recommended an additional procedure to remove more tissue to obtain clear margins. During that surgery, Dr. Bedri worked closely with Dr. Sebastian to make sure everything would be optimal for Judi’s final breast reconstruction with implants, which would occur after all of her treatment was completed. Even with the bilateral mastectomies, Judi’s risk factors put her at a 40 percent risk of cancer recurrence. As a result, she also underwent radiation therapy with Robert Hong, MD, Chief of Radiation Oncology. “I was already aware of Judi’s situation. Her case was reviewed during our multidisciplinary group discussion at our weekly tumor board meetings,” Dr. Hong says. “Going over the pathology and biology of disease, we were able to tailor her radiation treatment plan so that her risk of recurrence was reduced significantly.” Helping Judi throughout her treatment was Kerstin Perini, Oncology Patient Navigator. “Kerstin was there for me from the beginning,” Judi says. “She helped me get organized, figure out who my support group was going to be, and who I would tell at work. She suggested exercise and other activities to help mitigate side effects, tension and stress.” Dr. Sebastian points out that having all the breast cancer specialists and services in one location makes it much easier to create and follow each patient’s treatment plan. “Judi’s journey illustrates how well our breast cancer team collaborates. Careful, frequent communication across all disciplines is critical to achieving the best possible outcomes for our patients,” Dr. Sebastian says. The coordinated care gave Judi a strong sense of connection with the team throughout the months of her treatment. “I never felt like I was a number or a chart,” she said. “I felt very special. I knew I was important to them.”

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Virginia Hospital Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:52:00 +0000

Virginia Hospital Center Neonatal Intensive Care Unit renamed as The Marjorie Sands Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Women & Infant Health at Virginia Hospital Center delivers more than 5,000 babies every year. Every mother has a private, comfortable room that provides a warm and intimate atmosphere. All mothers and babies receive the personal attention they deserve. Fathers and other family members are always welcome. Mothers have the freedom to have their baby stay in the room with them, or stay in the nursery, whenever they wish.
Virginia Hospital Center puts Moms at ease with its quality care and state-of-the-art NICU unit.

(L-R) NICU Staff: Jennifer Howes, RN; Michelle Sabol, PA; Dr. Helen Yoon; Dena Carey, NICU Patient Care Director; Dr. Brian Stone, NICU Medical Director; Gwen Edwards, PCA; Jami Guerrina, RN; Laura Elsey, RN.

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Press Release: Virginia Hospital Center has been selected as a 100 Top Hospital – again

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:06:00 +0000

Arlington, VA (March 12, 2014) – For an incredible second year in a row, Virginia Hospital Center has been named one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics, a leading national provider of unbiased healthcare data. Of the nearly 3,000 hospitals evaluated, we are one of only two in the Virginia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore region to be named to the top 100. Read more...

List of Safest in D.C. Region Hospitals - Virginia Hospital Center came in second

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:19:00 +0000

Calvert Memorial Hospital topped the list with a safety score of 68 out of 100. Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington came in second, with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge following. The rankings are determined by communications, number of infections, re-admissions, unnecessary CT scans and the mortality rate.

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Virginia Hospital Center has been selected as a 100 Top Hospital – again

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:13:00 +0000

Arlington, VA (March 12, 2014) – For an incredible second year in a row, Virginia Hospital Center has been named one of America’s 100 Top Hospitals® by Truven Health Analytics, a leading national provider of unbiased healthcare data. Of the nearly 3,000 hospitals evaluated, we are one of only two in the Virginia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore region to be named to the top 100.
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VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER NAMED ONE OF THE NATION'S 50 TOP CARDIOVASCULAR HOSPITALS

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:11:00 +0000

Award Winning Hospital Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Cardiovascular Services and Care by Truven Health Analytics

Arlington, VA (November 15, 2013) – Virginia Hospital Center, a leading healthcare facility in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, today announced that it has been named one of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics. Virginia Hospital Center is the only hospital in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region to be recognized with this honor. Read more...
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Virginia Hospital Center’s Nursing Excellence Recognized with Prestigious Magnet® Recognition

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:08:00 +0000

Recognition achieved by only 401 out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations

Arlington, VA (March 10, 2014) – Virginia Hospital Center has achieved Magnet® recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, strong collaboration and teamwork, and superiority in patient care. Magnet recognition is determined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, which ensures that rigorous standards for nursing excellence are met. With this credential, Virginia Hospital Center joins the Magnet community—a select group of 401 healthcare organizations out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations. Read more...

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Fitch Ratings Upgrades Virginia Hospital Center to an “AA-” Rating

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:05:00 +0000

Arlington, VA (February 28th, 2014) – Virginia Hospital Center, a leading healthcare facility in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, today announced that Fitch Ratings upgraded the Hospital’s rating to “AA-.” Fitch Ratings specifically highlighted Virginia Hospital Center’s strong operating results based on robust utilization, steady growth of market share in a very competitive service area and strong partnerships with other healthcare organizations in the region. Its Rating Outlook continued to be listed as “Stable.”

“Our rating increase is rare for a stand-alone organization to achieve and demonstrates our commitment to be good stewards of our resources while fulfilling our mission To Be the Best Hospital,” said James Cole, President & Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Hospital Center. “This significant recognition is only possible when there is a total team effort of consistently outstanding financial management. Special acknowledgment goes to the Board of Directors’ Finance Committee and Robin Norman, Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.”

To be rated in Fitch’s "AA-" category signifies that Virginia Hospital Center is of “very high-credit quality” and places the Hospital in elite company. Few hospitals achieve this rating designation and the category is typically dominated by much larger facilities and systems or major academic medical centers. In fact, there are only four healthcare systems of similar size in the nation that achieved this high of a rating from Fitch. The rating increase was even more unique considering industry analysts have projected a negative outlook on not-for-profit hospitals.

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Virginia Hospital Center Press Releases : Robin Norman Recognized for Outstanding Leadership & Management Skills

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 04 Oct 2013 18:52:00 +0000

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER NAMED TO BECKER’S HOSPITAL REVIEW’S ‘130 WOMEN HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SYSTEM LEADERS TO KNOW’ LIST CFO Robin Norman Recognized for Outstanding Leadership & Management Skills Press Releases : Virginia Hospital Center

Ladies for Life - Free Community Event

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Wed, 02 Oct 2013 15:41:00 +0000

Sat, 10.05.13 • 9:00 - 11:00 am
To register, click on "ADD TO MY CLASSES" here

John T. Hazel, MD Conference Center - HT

1701 N. George Mason Drive
Arlington VA 22205

Genetic Testing & What it Means for the Younger Woman

Hosted by Kristen Berset, Sports Anchor/Reporter, WUSA 9
Directions | Park for Free in Blue Parking Garage. Take parking elevators to LOBBY and
follow blue directional signs to the Conference Center.

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Healthy Breakfast & Informational Tables
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Expert Panel with Q&A
Our panel of medical experts will explore breast cancer prevention for high-risk women, breast cancer gene mutation and the ovaries, genetic testing for hereditary breast cancer, genetic counseling, and reconstructive surgery after prophylactic mastectomy.

EXPERT PANEL

Stephanie Akbari, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon
Molly Sebastian, MD, FACS, Breast Surgeon
Mazen Bedri, MD, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Maria Canter, MD, MSc, FACOG, Urogynecologist
Patricia Rodriguez, MD, Medical Oncologist
Kerstin Perini, MA, PC, Patient Navigator, Cancer Services
Aimee D. Martin, MGC, CGC, Genetic Counselor

Questions?

Please contact Nancy Liao, Conference & Events Manager at Virginia Hospital Center
phone 703.558.6700 | nliao@virginiahospitalcenter.com

Women's Choice Award: Best Hospitals in Orthopedics 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

"Virginia Hospital Center is honored to add the Women's Choice Award for Orthopedics to the recognitions that the Hospital has received for extraordinary and compassionate patient care. It is a reflection of the commitment of our staff, physicians and volunteers to provide an outstanding patient experience."

James B. Cole, CEO & President, Virginia Hospital Center

Awards & Recognition | Orthopedic Surgery

Women's Choice Award: Best Hospitals in Obstetrics 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:32:00 +0000

"Virginia Hospital Center is honored to add the Women's Choice Award for Obstetrics to the recognitions that the Hospital has received for extraordinary and compassionate patient care. It is a reflection of the commitment of our staff, physicians and volunteers to provide an outstanding patient experience."

James B. Cole, CEO & President, Virginia Hospital Center

Awards & Recognition | Women & Infant Health

Women's Choice Awards: Best Hospitals in Heart Care 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:06:00 +0000

Best Hospitals in Heart Care 2013
"Virginia Hospital Center is honored to add the Women's Choice Award for Heart Care to the recognitions that the Hospital has received for extraordinary and compassionate patient care. It is a reflection of the commitment of our staff, physicians and volunteers to provide an outstanding patient experience."

James B. Cole, CEO & President, Virginia Hospital Center

Awards & Recognition | Heart Services

WUSA 9: New Technique to Restore Normal Heart Rhythm

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:46:00 +0000

Heart Services at Virginia Hospital Center

Virginia Hospital Center in the News

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:30:00 +0000

NBC4-Washington on treating acid reflux
The news story featured general surgeon Dr.Kevin Gillian, a member of the Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group.

Some Acid Reflux Cases Don't Respond to Meds

By Doreen Gentzler, NBC Channel 4 | Feb 23, 2013
Treating Acid Reflux: Dr. Gillian's Patient Success Story
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Virginia Hospital Center Picks Up National Ranking for Excellence - Sun Gazette Newspapers: News

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:48:00 +0000

Virginia Hospital Center Picks Up National Ranking for Excellence - Sun Gazette Newspapers: News
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100 TOP HOSPITALS

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:05:00 +0000

VIRGINIA HOSPITAL CENTER NAMED ONE OF THE NATION'S 100 TOP HOSPITALS BY TRUVEN HEALTH ANALYTICS

Also one of only 17 of the 100 Top Hospitals to receive the 2013 Everest Award.

Hospital Recognized Nationally for Balanced Performance and Long-Term Improvement Rate

Arlington, VA (February 25, 2013) – Virginia Hospital Center, a leading comprehensive healthcare facility in the Washington Metropolitan area, today announced that is has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals^® by Truven Health Analytics, formerly the healthcare business of Thomson Reuters. Truven Health Analytics is a leading provider of information and solutions to improve the cost and quality of healthcare. Virginia Hospital Center is also the only hospital in the area to be named a 2013 Everest Award winner.

Each year, the 100 Top Hospitals^® study identifies the hospitals with the best facility-wide performance, based on quantitative research. A team of researchers evaluates hospital performance using public data sources and the 100 Top Hospitals National Balanced Scorecard, a set of measures that evaluate performance excellence in clinical care, patient perception of care, operational efficiency, and financial stability. The study also names Everest Award winners, which recognizes hospitals that have the highest one-year performance and the fastest long-term improvement over a period of five years. Only 17 of the 100 Top Hospitals received the 2013 Everest Award.

“It is an honor to be recognized as a 100 Top Hospital nationally, an award that is based on metrics that evaluate the quality care delivered to our patients,” said James B. Cole, President and Chief Executive Officer of Virginia Hospital Center. “Our medical staff, employees, and leadership team work hard to ensure Virginia Hospital Center is a place where patients receive the highest quality of care in a healthcare environment like no other” ... Press Releases >

The winning hospitals were announced in the February 25 edition of Modern Healthcare magazine.

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March 2013 is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:59:00 +0000

Rebekah Kim, MD, Jennifer McQuade, MD, FASCRS and Othon Wiltz, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Putting Off a Colonoscopy?

HealthReach, Winter 2013 | Page

Has your doctor recommended that you have a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening? Have you put it off? If your excuse for not being screened is that the procedure doesn’t sound very pleasant, here are some facts you should know:

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society.
40-50 percent of those who should be screened haven’t done it.
Colorectal cancer affects men and women equally.

The good news is, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. It begins as intestinal polyps that may or may not become cancer over time. Preemptive removal of the polyps can prevent colorectal cancer, but many polyps go undetected because people don’t have routine screenings.
Rebekah Kim, MD, a colorectal surgeon who recently joined Washington Colorectal Surgery, conducted a research study to correlate prior compliance with colonoscopy screening guidelines to the diagnosis of colorectal cancer.
“Our study showed that very few people get colorectal cancer when they follow the screening guidelines exactly,” Dr. Kim said. “Most of the people in the study had a colonoscopy because they already had symptoms as opposed to being screened preemptively.”
Dr. Kim advises, “Just do it! Don’t be afraid and don’t put it off.”
For most people, the biggest deterrent to having a colonoscopy is the prep. The intestines need to be clean to get a clear picture, which requires following a liquid diet the day before the test, and taking two tablets and drinking two small bottles of prep medication.

“The preparation is so much simpler now,” says Pradeep Gupta, MD, Division Chief of Gastroenterology. “Most people don’t have to drink the large volumes of liquid that we used to use five to ten years ago.
Another big objection from patients—particularly men— is the test seems like an invasion of privacy. “I can’t count the number of times that a patient has told me that part of the body is ‘exit only,’” Dr. Gupta says. “Getting your colon screened is part of maintaining your health, like getting your cholesterol checked.” There are other colorectal cancer screening tests available, but none is as effective as colonoscopy. If any abnormalities are found during other screening tests, a colonoscopy is still recommended as a follow-up. “All roads lead to colonoscopy,” Dr. Gupta says. “This can save your life.”

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. To request a packet of information on how to schedule your colonoscopy, call 703.558.6848.

COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING OPTIONS

These are four primary screening options for colorectal cancer.

Fecal occult blood test
Only picks up about 20 percent of significant lesions.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Misses 40 percent of cancers on the right side of the body.
Double contrast barium enema
Misread for flat polyps is very high
Colonoscopy
More than 90 percent accurate. Any precancerous polyps found can be removed at the same time.

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Virginia Hospital Center is UHMS Accredited Facility

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:13:00 +0000

The Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center UHMS-ACCREDITED CLINICAL HYPERBARIC MEDICINE FACILITIES

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HealthReach Magazine, Winter 2013 Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:24:00 +0000

In Winter 2013 issue you'll find

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Learn More About Breast Cancer Prevention At Ladies For Life Event

noreply@blogger.com (Virginia Hospital Center Arlington VA) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:02:00 +0000

8:04 AM, Oct 4, 2012
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this Saturday the 7th Annual 'Ladies for Life' event aims to educate women about breast cancer screening and prevention.

Doctor Stephanie Akbari with Virginia Hospital Center told us more about the free event for women of all ages. Women must register in advance for the panel discussion.
Watch the interview with Dr. Akbari and register here.