Inova Alexandria Hospital – Our Current Pledge

Alexandria’s Twig Volunteers Continue Decades-Long Commitment to Inova Alexandria Hospital with Generous Gift Toward New Medical Campus

Alexandria, VA – March 19, 2026 – For generations, the dedicated volunteers of the Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital, known as The Twig, have played a quiet but powerful role in advancing healthcare in Alexandria. Through decades of fundraising, service and community leadership, Twig members have helped ensure that Inova Alexandria Hospital continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the community.

Today, that legacy continues with The Twig’s newest commitment — a $2 million gift to support the future of Inova Alexandria Hospital at its new location in Landmark. This gift will support programs and facilities in the eastern region of Inova’s service area as part of the health system’s Do. More. Together. fundraising campaign, a comprehensive initiative to expand access to care, advance innovative services, and strengthen hospitals and clinics across Northern Virginia. This contribution adds to The Twig’s remarkable legacy, which has generated more than $7 million over the years in support of patient care, medical equipment and hospital programs. In recognition of their generous gift, the new hospital’s conference center will be named in honor of The Twig.

The new Inova Alexandria Hospital is currently under construction at the former Landmark Mall site and will serve as a state-of-the-art medical campus designed to expand access to advanced care for Alexandria and the surrounding region.

“This extraordinary commitment from The Twig reflects the deep partnership between our hospital and the Alexandria community,” said Rina Bansal, MD, President of Inova Alexandria Hospital. “For decades, Twig members have given their time, their energy and their resources to support patient care. Their newest gift will help ensure that the next generation of patients benefits from world-class facilities and services right here in Alexandria.”

Founded in 1933, The Twig has been a cornerstone of community philanthropy supporting Inova Alexandria Hospital for more than 90 years.  The Twig is an all-volunteer group of women who operate a thriving thrift store in the heart of Alexandria, organize the annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour, and run additional community fundraisers—all to support the hospital and promote the health and well-being of the local community. Over the years, Twig contributions have helped fund vital medical equipment, patient services and hospital improvements that directly affect the quality of care provided to Alexandria residents.

“This gift represents both our history and our future,” said Twig President, Lori Ring. “Twig members have long believed a strong hospital is essential to a strong community.  As Inova Alexandria Hospital prepares to move into its new home, we are proud to continue our tradition of supporting exceptional care for our neighbors.”

The new Inova Alexandria Hospital at Landmark will replace the current hospital facility after more than 70 years of service to the community. The modern campus will expand access to advanced medical technology, specialty services and innovative care models while continuing the hospital’s longstanding commitment to compassionate, community-focused care.

The Twig’s latest gift will help support these efforts as part of Inova’s Eastern Region Development Plan, accelerated by philanthropic support to enhance healthcare services across Alexandria and southern Fairfax County.

About Inova

We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs.

Consistently ranked and recognized as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 26,000 team members, our technology, and our innovation. In 2025, Inova was named the Health System of the Year by Press Ganey, a national leader in healthcare experience, recognizing our excellence in patient care, team member engagement and commitment to continuous improvement. 

­Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to each person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.

The Twig is The Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital.  Our mission is to provide volunteer services, offer financial aid, and purchase equipment in support of Inova Alexandria Hospital.

Since its founding 93 years ago, The Twig has contributed over $5.8 million to Inova Alexandria Hospital.  Twig not only completed a $500,000 pledge, to support the hospital’s growth including the new Oakville Health Center that provides emergency and outpatient care but made a down payment on a $2 million pledge to support the community at both Oakville and Landmark.  The 2026 pledge will be recognized by naming The Twig Conference Center in the new Alexanderia hospital at Landmark scheduled to open in 2028.

In addition, The Twig completed its pledge of $500,000 to fund a Level 3 Trauma program at the hospital.  In 2022, The Twig provided $125,000 toward funding the on-site Simulation Skills Lab and the Patient Financial Assistance Fund. Previously, a $1 million pledge, initiated in November 2015, funded renovations of the Cardiovascular Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (CVNICU), including upgrades, state-of-the-art clinical space, private patient rooms, and aesthetically pleasing surroundings with space for patients, families, and caregivers.  The Twig provided $810,000 for the CVNICU, added another $100,000 for the Simulation Skills Lab. In 2010, The Twig completed a $750,000 pledge for the Twig Pavilion, an intermediate care unit.

In its earliest days, The Twig’s donations to the hospital included a microscope, purchased for $250, a food purveyor for $55, and a centrifuge for $175.  The Twig also sold carnations on the streets of Alexandria for 10 cents in the 1940’s to support a blood transfusion program at the hospital.