Dwight Schar is a billionaire philanthropist who, along with is wife Martha, donated a $50 million transformational gift to Inova (a healthcare organization based in Falls Church, Virginia) to kickstart the creation of its multidisciplinary cancer and research center. The couple subsequently gifted a further $75 million to the organization, representing the largest donation the nonprofit has ever received, providing vital funding for its heart and vascular program. This article will take a closer look at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular and its groundbreaking work delivering lifesaving and life-enhancing care to those who need it most.
As Dwight Schar explains, while cancer affects everyone, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and the leading cause of hospitalization in Virginia and nationally. Through their $75 million gift, Martha and Dwight Schar hope to not only address worrying trends but encourage others to join forces with Inova in the fight against cardiovascular disease.
One of the region’s most experienced heart centers, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular consistently exceeds national top performance benchmarks in the treatment of heart attacks, cardiac surgery, and emergency cardiac interventions, as well as pioneering a broad range of innovative, highly specialized cardiovascular techniques. Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s distinction is not just limited to outstanding performance on clinical measures but also lies in the care provider’s consistent outperformance of national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular provides both adult and pediatric patients with a full spectrum of clinical capabilities, from diagnostic testing and medical evaluation to complex cardiovascular care, including revascularization of limbs, heart transplantation, and a wide range of minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular’s team of experts has developed innovative care models for:
- Heart attacks and other emergency situations
- Cardiac and respiratory failure
- Irregular heart rhythms
- Inheritable genetic cardiovascular disease
- Fetal cardiac care
- Newborns and new mothers requiring swift cardiac intervention
Presenting a variety of services across 60 outpatient locations and all five Inova hospitals, Inova Schar Heart and Vascular delivers seamless, consistent, high-quality care. The healthcare provider’s dedicated heart and vascular hospital is located within the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, just outside of Washington DC, and serves as a cardiac and vascular hub, offering comprehensive personalized treatment.
Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is committed to delivering state-of-the-art care from its first-class facilities, optimizing the patient experience and making it as comfortable as possible. The facility is one of the first U.S. hospitals to study the latest advances in the treatment of heart and vascular disease, with Inova’s participation in clinical trials enabling patients to access leading-edge medical advancements in treatments, medications, and therapeutic devices.
