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    Playrooms and our outdoor playground / park Play has an important role in the healing process for children. When children have access to play and activities, they may feel less anxious about being in the hospital. Play also allows children to grow, develop, and communicate, just as they would if they were outside of the hospital. Inova Children’s Hospital has several areas that promote play and activities. Playrooms  Each unit has its playroom, designed to give children a safe space to play and have fun.
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    Get Inova's free app that's great for busy parents! The team at Inova Children's Hospital is proud to offer the newly redesigned Prepared Parent mobile app developed for busy parents in our community, available for both and devices. What does it do? The Inova Prepared Parent app helps you: Check your child’s symptoms Access accurate dosage recommendations Get quick emergency care information Connect with Inova Children’s Hospital staff View routine immunization guide and much more!
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    Preparing Your Child for an EEG at Inova Children’s Hospital At Inova Children’s Hospital, we are committed to providing the very best care to your entire family. When planning a visit, we know how important it is to know what to expect. This will help you and your child have a positive experience here. An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that tracks and records brain wave patterns, which tell the body what to do. The information below discusses all of the steps of an EEG and what you and your child can expect when coming to Inova Children’s Hospital.
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    Getting Ready for Surgery at Inova Children's Hospital The prospect of surgery, anesthesia and hospitalization can be stressful and overwhelming for any child and family. At Inova Children's Hospital, our pediatric staff is specially trained to support both the medical and emotional needs of your child. Our are especially helpful in easing the anxiety and questions that may accompany your child's hospital stay or outpatient procedure.   We also recognize that no one knows your child better than you do.
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    If you have a question or concern about privacy, please call the Compliance Department at . You may also make a confidential call to our   Code of Conduct  Compliance and Ethics Program     Notice of Privacy Practices              Contact information Inova 8110 Gatehouse Road Falls Church, VA 22042 Chief Compliance Officer Mary Edmondson Chief Privacy Officer Mary Beth Ireland
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    Inpatient psychiatric consultation services are available for children of all ages, including adolescents, and their families, at Inova Children's Hospital. Inova Children's Hospital also offers outpatient services to children and adolescents with psychosomatic conditions and problems stemming from chronic medical illnesses. For more information, call 703-970-2600. Our team Inova psychiatrists have board certification in child and adolescent, addiction and psychosomatic psychiatry.
  7. Radiation Oncology and Proton Therapy

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:07
    Inova Schar Cancer Institute offers radiation oncology and proton therapy cancer services for young patients who need radiation therapy as part of their cancer treatment. Our team of radiation oncologists will work closely with pediatric care teams to provide the highest quality radiation treatment. Our radiation oncology and proton therapy care team is here to help. We will discuss the details of your child's cancer with you, the role of radiation in the treatment plan, which radiation treatment plans are available and what to expect from radiation treatment.
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    Transferring Care At Inova L.J. Murphy Children’s Hospital, we strive to provide a seamless transition of care for the patient you are entrusting to us. If your patient is coming to Inova solely for proton therapy, our radiation oncology team will collaborate with you, share their expertise and recommendations, and keep you informed and updated throughout the process. For those patients who will need chemotherapy or other concurrent care, the hematology and oncology team from Pediatric Specialists of Virginia, part of a U.S.
  9. Children's Radiology

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:07
    Inova Children's Hospital has the only dedicated pediatric radiology program in Northern Virginia. We perform more than 60,000 examinations for children each year. Our staff are experts in making your child as comfortable and relaxed during a procedure as possible. Diagnostic imaging procedures for children are available at every Inova facility. Board-certified pediatric radiologists see young patients at Inova Children's Hospital, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital and Inova Loudoun Hospital. Schedule an exam To make an appointment with an Inova Children's pediatric radiologist, call 571-423-5400.
  10. Preparing Your Child for An Imaging Exam

    Submitted by centretek on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 09:07
    You will be given specific information about exam preparation from your physician or the schedulers when you make your child's radiology appointment. The information below is meant to provide guidelines for exam preparation, but always call your doctor if you have questions. Some exams require that your child fast before the exam or procedure. This is known as NPO (an acronym of the Latin, "nothing by mouth"). NPO means no fluids (including water) or food are allowed for a specified number of hours before the exam.