Inova Fairfax Hospital - Features

Inova Health System is a not-for-profit healthcare 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.

• Primary Stroke Center designation from Joint Commission
• Beacon Award for Critical Care Nursing

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Residency Programs:Georgetown University
George Washington University
Medical College of Virginia

Patient and visitor parking areas are located near all entrances to the hospital campus. There are two garages, one by the Women's and Children's Entrance and one connecting to the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute. There is one surface lot, located across from the Tower Building. Parking is available on campus for a nominal fee. Campus parking rates are listed at the entrance of each parking facility. Discount passes for those coming and going repeatedly can be purchased from the cashiers at the parking facility exits. Validation is available for some outpatient services.

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

We are fortunate to have a dedicated and enthusiastic corps of volunteers. Every day of the year, volunteers of all ages and backgrounds contribute their time and skills to make life better for our patients, visitors, staff and community. To learn more, visit /volunteer .

From the West (Fairfax):
Exit onto 650/Gallows Road. At the top of the ramp, bear to the right onto Gallows Road. Turn right at either the second or third light into the hospital campus.

From the East (Washington/Falls Church):
Pass under I-495 and exit onto 650/Gallows Road. At the light at the top of the ramp, turn left onto Gallows Road. Turn right at either the second or third light into the hospital campus.

Inova Health System Foundation touches the lives of thousands of area residents by supporting the goals of the community-based, not-for-profit Inova Health System. To learn more, visit /ways_to_give .

Visit us online at /community to read about Inova's commitment to our community.

Each Inova facility is seamlessly integrated with the Inova Transplant Center. Located on the Inova Fairfax Hospital campus, the Inova Transplant Center is the most active transplant program in the Washington, D.C., area. To learn more, visit /transplant .