Media Information
News Policy
It is the policy of Inova Health System to cooperate with the news media to the fullest extent possible, while at the same time protecting our patients' right to privacy. It is the responsibility of Inova to ensure that any information that is released is done so in a timely, appropriate and accurate fashion.
The Media Relations Team is responsible for communicating with the news media and managing the release of patient information. In cases of public record, a member of the Media Relations Team may release the patient's one-word condition. Inova does not permit the release of patient names to the news media. In addition, patients have the right to request anonymity.
Interview and Photo Requests
All news media requests for information and interviews must be approved by a member of the Media Relations Team. A spokesperson may be reached anytime by paging the on-call number, 703-764-7310, and entering ID# 71302. Follow the prompts and then input your return phone number.
Public Relations Contacts
Tony Raker
Director, Public Relations
Inova Health System
703-321-2961
Tony.Raker@inova.org
Che Parker
Senior Manager, Public Relations
System, Cardiovascular Services, Neurosciences
703-321-2559
Che.Parker@inova.org
Jeanne Mayer
Public Relations Consultant
Inova Fairfax Hospital, Pediatrics, Women’s Services
703-321-2918
Jeanne.Mayer@inova.org
Kimberly Gibbs
Public Relations Consultant
Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova HealthPlex Franconia-Springfield, Cancer Services, Joints and Orthopedics
703-504-3438
Kimberly.Gibbs@inova.org
Susan Tulino
Public Relations Consultant
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Bariatrics
703-391-3390
Susan.Tulino@inova.org
Renee Brohard, APR
Public Relations Consultant
Inova Loudoun Hospital
540-454-3493
renee@brohard.com
Patient Information Guidelines
Inova adheres to the guidelines of the American Hospital Association (AHA) with regard to the release of patient information. According to the AHA, there are several appropriate terms that may be used to describe a patient's condition. They are as follows:
• Undetermined
• Good
• Fair
• Serious
• Critical
(Please note: "Stable" is not a condition.)
Microwave and Satellite Truck Parking
Inova Fairfax Hospital/Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children
Road Outside Gray Entrance (not the semi-circular driveway)
Inova Alexandria Hospital
Howard Street (not on hospital property)
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Parking Lot Outside Medical Office Building II
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Employee parking near The Birthing Inn
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Parking Lot Outside Engh Conference Center
Referencing Inova
When referring to Inova Health System entities, Inova is always written with an initial capital letter only, and never written in all caps.
When pronouncing Inova, the “I” is short, such as the word inn. Inova is not pronounced “Eye”-nova.
When referring to Inova hospitals, the word Inova always precedes the name for the facility. For instance, Inova Fairfax Hospital should never be referred to as Fairfax Inova Hospital.
