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ODU-EVMS Integration Receives State Funding

Virginia General Assembly allocates funds to support the ODU-EVMS integration, with the planned merger to take place on July 1, 2024

EVMS Receives Millions in Funding

EVMS receives a $25 million gift from Sentara as well as additional annual support from the Virginia legislature

Contraception Research and Development (CONRAD) Receives $28 Million Grant

United States Agency for International Development (USAID) awards grant to CONRAD, a program of the EVMS Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The…

First Child Conceived Through In Vitro Fertilization Is Born

Elizabeth Carr, the first child conceived through in vitro fertilization, is born at Norfolk General Hospital under the supervision of Doctors Howard…

EVMS Family Practice Training Program Begins

To alleviate a local physician shortage, EVMS opens a family practice residency training program, which will become the Family Medicine Residency…

Hofheimer Hall, the Second EVMS Building, Opens

Over the years, the EVMS campus will grow to include the Strelitz Diabetes Center/E.V. Williams Hall (1987), Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine…

Medical School Receives Support During Elections

Norfolk Lawyer and Congressional Candidate Frederick T. "Bingo" Stant, Jr. expresses support for a Medical School in Norfolk during his campaign

Creation of the Norfolk Medical Center Authority

The Virginia General Assembly authorizes the creation of the Norfolk Medical Center Authority, empowering them to create a medical school. Dr. Mason…

Programs to Create Interest in Medical Profession Form

Due to the few doctors, nurses, and medical technicians in Hampton Roads, local doctors start programs (ex. Project MORE) in high schools across the…

Norfolk Medical Tower Opens

At the opening of the Norfolk Medical Tower, Lawrence M. Cox, Sr., Executive Director of the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, mentions the…