Inova Loudoun Hospital Offering “Ask the Expert” Lecture

As part of its free, public service “Ask the Expert” lecture series, Inova Loudoun Hospital will host “Hernias: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options” on Monday, September 12 at 6 p.m. The lecture is designed to inform attendees about hernias, a common medical condition in both men and women. While hernias can be present at birth, others develop later in life. Being overweight, heavy lifting, and a family history of hernias are a few risk factors that can make you more susceptible to developing a hernia. While most are not immediately life threatening, some can require surgery to prevent potentially dangerous complications and alleviate pain.
Join Board Certified General Surgeon Dr. James Lesniewski as he speaks about the varying types of hernias, causes, symptoms, and treatment options. Learn about the latest advances in minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery for hernia repair.
The lecture will be at Inova Loudoun Hospital, 44045 Riverside Parkway, Leesburg, in Conference Rooms A&B (South Lobby Entrance). Free valet parking is available. Participation is also free but seating is limited. To register visit inova.org/AskTheExpert or call 1.855.MY.INOVA (855.694.6682).
Inova Loudoun Hospital, serving Loudoun County for over 100 years, is part of Inova, 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. Visit us on the web at www.inova.org/ilh.
About Inova
Inova is a not-for-profit health care system located in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, serving over two million people with over 1,700 licensed beds based in Northern Virginia. Inova consists of five hospitals including the area’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care unit. Inova encompasses many health services including the nationally and internationally recognized Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI), Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) on genomics, Inova Neuroscience Institute and Inova Children’s Hospital. Inova’s mission is to improve the health of the diverse community it serves through excellence in patient care, education and research. More information and statistics about Inova is at www.inova.org.