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Alexandria — Inova Alexandria Hospital CEO Susan Carroll, the Jones, Brock and Miller families join with the 2015 recipient of the Julia Johns Award of Distinction Allessandro Ghidini, M.D. at the 23rd annual 1872 Society membership reception on June 2. The Julia Johns Award of Distinction was named for the woman responsible for organizing and leading the group of citizens who founded Alexandria Hospital on Dec. 12, 1872. The award was established to recognize and honor individuals who embody the same spirit as the hospital founder, Miss Julia Johns, and who have made a notable contribution to advancing health care for the Alexandria community. The reception was held at the home of Joseph Viar, Jr.