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Free group yoga classes for cancer patients

Thursday, May 24, 2018 (23 reads)

We are happy to announce that free weekly group yoga sessions for our cancer patients will be offered at the Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center Fitness Center starting June 5. Classes are sponsored through a partnership with Oncology Resource Center, our trained Fitness Center instructors and a grant from Novant Health UVA Health System Prince William Medical Center Foundation.

The pathway to creating remarkable patient experiences

Thursday, May 24, 2018 (61 reads)

Efficient patient flow is essential for us to deliver on a number of measures related to the remarkable patient experience and our strategic plan.

On April 23 and 24, our patient flow workgroup set up a multidisciplinary team event to redesign our patient’s journey from the time the patient is admitted through the emergency department until the patient is discharged from an inpatient unit.

Exciting enhancements and events in neurosciences

Thursday, April 26, 2018 (67 reads)

Written by Heather Aram, vice president of service line and ambulatory development, Novant Health UVA Health System

As a health system, we strive to bring the highest quality care to our patients so they can stay close to home. On May 1, we will go live with exciting enhancements to our neurosciences service offerings including CT profusion, 24-hour code stroke expansion, ‘Code Stroke’ for overhead paging systems, and tele-stroke platform changes.

CT profusion allows patients to qualify for thrombectomy in extended window of six to 24 hours. This technology is used to evaluate acute stroke in a quick and effective manner. Additionally, the technology lets us pinpoint blood flow in the patient through non-invasive imaging and customize a care plan for the patient in an expanded window.

Spotlight on Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy Services

Thursday, April 26, 2018 (42 reads)

Novant Health UVA Health System Rehabilitation departments offer therapy for patients admitted to our hospitals who need rehabilitation following an injury or illness. Our team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists, assists patients with improving function of daily activities to get them on the road to recovery. Did you know that in addition to inpatient services, our Rehabilitation team also offers outpatient rehabilitation in four convenient locations? So, whether directing patients to our nearest outpatient physical therapy location or services needed by you or a loved one, we want you to be in the know!

Two NH UVA teams support one great cause: 2018 American Cancer Society Relay For Life

Thursday, April 26, 2018 (38 reads)

It's time to take action against cancer! Join us for the 2018 Relay For Life NH UVA Cancer Walks in our market – the signature fundraising events for American Cancer Society. Choose from two great events:

· Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Stonewall Jackson High School, 8820 Rixlew Lane, Manassas

· Saturday, June 2, at 4 p.m. to Sunday, June 3 at 7 a.m., Eastern View High School, 16332 Cyclone Way, Culpeper