2012 Outcomes Report
2012 Outcomes Report
2012 Outcomes Report
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<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Outcomes</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Inova Alexandria Hospital<br />
Breast Cancer<br />
Awareness and<br />
Education Campaign<br />
Living with Breast Cancer<br />
A six-week series of Education<br />
and Exercise<br />
October 1 – November 5, <strong>2012</strong><br />
Free Mammogram Day<br />
October 27, <strong>2012</strong><br />
At this annual event, Inova’s eight diagnostic imaging<br />
locations offer free mammograms to patients over 40<br />
with a physician order.<br />
This year Inova provided over 160 free screening<br />
mammograms across Northern Virginia. Inova Alexandria<br />
Hospital locations provided 50 of these screenings,<br />
which resulted in no definitive positive findings and two<br />
cases with a suggested 6 month follow-up.<br />
A six-week gentle yoga series partnered with<br />
an education series available to all breast<br />
cancer patients. Participants learned relaxation<br />
techniques to reduce stress and gentle stretches/<br />
poses to help increase strength and range<br />
of motion. The education series included<br />
presentations on breast cancer development<br />
by a breast surgeon and radiation oncologist;<br />
therapies for breast cancer by a medical<br />
oncologist, breast reconstruction by a plastic<br />
surgeon; patient navigation from a breast care<br />
navigator; a discussion on lymphadema from an<br />
occupational therapist; nutrition from a registered<br />
dietitian; and sexuality and survivorship with a<br />
social worker and oncology nurse.<br />
This year, nearly a dozen women participated<br />
in the event which was made available for all<br />
breast cancer patients across the Northern<br />
Virginia region through direct mail, digital and<br />
social media.
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Outcomes</strong> <strong>Report</strong><br />
Inova Alexandria Hospital<br />
Alexandria City Walk to Fight Breast Cancer<br />
October 20, <strong>2012</strong><br />
All proceeds from the annual Walk benefit<br />
the Alexandria Breast Cancer Walk Fund at<br />
Inova Alexandria Hospital, which provides<br />
mammograms to uninsured women or to<br />
those in financial need. Since the Walk’s<br />
inception in 1994, over 7,000 women have<br />
been helped due to the generous support<br />
of sponsors, walkers and their pledges.<br />
This year, nearly 1,000 walkers turned<br />
out for the event, including 100 Inova<br />
Alexandria Hospital staff and their<br />
families. The estimated total raised<br />
for <strong>2012</strong> was $90,000.<br />
For more information,<br />
visit inova.org/cancer<br />
Inova offers world-class care<br />
with easy access for the patient.<br />
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