Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

02/06/2026

❤️ Today, we went red for women to raise awareness about heart disease. Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among women, and at Inova, we're committed to heart health through prevention, education and compassionate care.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Z0FXX7

02/05/2026

✨ Our NICU at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is now named in honor of Dr. Alan Silk, Chairman of Pediatrics and Neonatology, in recognition of his decades of extraordinary leadership, compassion and care for our NICU patients and their families. 👶

This milestone was made possible through our more than 50-year partnership with Fairfax Neonatal Associates. Their continued generosity – including a transformational investment in neonatal care – strengthens our programs, supports our providers and changes lives across the community. 💙

Learn more: InovaChildrens.org/NICU

02/02/2026

✨ Big congrats to our Inova doctors named to Northern Virginia Magazine's 2026 Top Doctors!

Selected by their peers and hospital panels across Northern Virginia, these physicians provide expert, compassionate, world-class care, making a lasting impact on our patients, community and team members.

🔎 Find an Inova physician near you: Inova.org/Doctors

02/02/2026

This February, we honor Black History Month and its 100-year legacy. This year’s theme, A Century of Black History Commemorations, celebrates the culture, achievements, and enduring impact of Black communities.

We’re proud to uplift Black voices throughout this month and every day.

01/30/2026

As a primary care physician specializing in preventive care, Dr. Naveed Butt encourages lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. 🩺

In part two of his blog post, Dr. Naveed highlights three more top reasons patients schedule visits with their primary care providers – sleep apnea, Adult ADHD and osteoporosis – along with the symptoms to watch for and lifestyle modifications that can help prevent or manage them.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3ZbvhnJ

Board-certified family medicine physician Naveed H. Butt, MD, specializes in preventive care and encourages healthy lifestyle changes to help patients avoid chronic medical conditions. He has been in practice for more than 30 years and sees patients at ...

01/29/2026

Every three years, we listen to our community – through a survey, data 📊 and conversations 💬 – to better understand the most pressing health needs in our area.

The Community Health Needs Assessments (CHNA) identify priorities like access to healthcare, economic stability and mental health and substance use, guiding our efforts to address them. 💪

Explore the findings in the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital region and see how we're taking action: https://bit.ly/487wAcy

01/29/2026

🤒 Feeling feverish, achy and coughing? Start with the team who knows you best – your primary care provider.

🎥 In this short video, Dr. Z, a primary care physician, explains where to get care and when to head to the ER.

Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

01/23/2026

Inova’s resale stores thrive because of you! Every gently used item you donate, and every purchase you make, helps fund patient services and programs in our community.

💙 Donate today. Shop today. Support today. We couldn’t do it without you.

🔗 Learn more: InovaResaleStores.org

01/22/2026

🚌 The Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center Mobile Screening Bus marks one year of bringing lifesaving cancer screenings directly to the communities that need them most!

With more than 40% of cancers linked to preventable risk factors, and only 60% of adults in our region receiving recommended colorectal cancer screening, the bus plays a vital role in closing gaps in access.

Made possible by philanthropic support, we're focused on expanding access and reaching even more patients in 2026. 💙

Learn more: Inova.org/Saville

01/20/2026

😴 Sleep is essential for good health – but are you getting enough? In our latest podcast, neurologist Dr. Eric Sklar explains how much sleep you really need, how to improve sleep quality and the most common symptoms of sleep disorders. He also dives into sleep apnea, sleep studies, wearables, and more.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4ht4oEc

Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/49BplsZ
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4bzchGY

01/20/2026

📢 Feeling sick? Same-day care is available.

As respiratory illnesses rise across Northern Virginia, we've expanded access to help you get care quickly – while keeping our ERs available for emergencies.

Expanded services include:
💻 Same-day primary care virtual visits
🏥 Same-day in-person primary care at most locations
🚶 Walk-in primary care locations (no appointments needed)
⏲️ Extended urgent care hours at select Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care locations
🏠 Same-day care at home through DispatchHealth for urgent, not life-threatening needs

👉 Learn more: Inova.org/GetCare

01/19/2026

Today, we join others across the nation in honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words remind us that true purpose is found in caring beyond ourselves. At Inova, we are committed to putting compassion into action — serving, uplifting and advocating for the health and wellbeing of all communities we serve.