ADDRESSING DISPARITIES IN CARE

Reaching out to underserved communities is key to Inova’s mission of caring for all of our Northern Virginia residents.

Inova team members performed blood pressure, lipids, glucose and peripheral artery disease screenings at the August 6 Health and Wellness Fair at Bethlehem Baptist church in Alexandria This outreach initiative helps to address disparities in care in underserved communities

On December 9, 100 seniors from West Potomac Academy spent a day at Inova Fairfax learning physical exam skills, observing surgery, seeing demonstrations in the ASTEC and Advanced Medical Simulation centers and interacting with Inova team members and UVA medical students as part of Dream B!G. This program was conceived and championed by Inova Heart and Vascular Institute Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisor Dr. Cleve Francis to allow students from underserved communities to explore career opportunities in healthcare.