Inova Mount Vernon Hospital to Host International Delegation
July 28, 2008
Collaboration Will Improve Care and Strengthen Ties Overseas
Alexandria, VA— Inova Mount Vernon Hospital along with the United States Army
will be hosting a delegation from the Saudi Arabian military, August 4.
The
six-person group will gain more insight about the inner workings of the
world-class orthopedic and rehabilitation facility as well as to compare
civilian rehab facilities to those in the armed
forces.
WHAT:
Tour
of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Joint Replacement and Rehabilitation
Center
WHEN:
Monday,
August 4
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
WHERE:
Inova Mount Vernon
Hospital
2501 Parker’s Lane
Alexandria, Va.
The tour of the hospital by the delegation will encourage collaboration between the Saudi military and Inova Mount Vernon Hospital staff, employees and physicians, as well as strengthen ties with the U.S. Army as American troops use medical facilities in the country and improve care of Saudi Arabia veterans that contend with orthopedic and rehabilitation issues.
Inova Health System is a
not-for-profit health care system based in Northern Virginia that consists of
hospitals and other health services, including emergency and urgent care
centers, home care, nursing homes, mental health and blood donor services, and
wellness classes. Governed by a voluntary board of community members, Inova’s
mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through
excellence in patient care, education and research. Inova provides a healthy
environment for its patients, families, visitors, staff and physicians by
prohibiting tobacco use on its campuses.
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Contact:
Che Parker
703-321-2559
Jeanne Mayer
703- 321-2918
Kimberly Gibbs
703-504-3438
