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Medical Department of Hampden-Sydney College Established

The second medical school in Virginia is created in Richmond, Virginia. The school becomes independent in 1854 as the Medical College of Virginia, and…

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

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…

Norfolk-Chesapeake Mental Health Center Opens

Norfolk-Chesapeake Mental Health Center opens in proximity to EVMS and Norfolk General Hospital. The facility has 75 beds, an alcohol detoxification…

ODU and EVMS Successfully Integrate

On June 7th, a community celebration to recognize the integration of EVMS and ODU takes place. While at the celebration a $20 million gift from Dennis…

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

Old Dominion College School of Nursing Established

The school expands it's programs over the next five decades. Now known as the Ellmer School of Nursing, it offers programs and degrees at the…

ONE School of Public Health MOU Signed

The presidents of EVMS, ODU, and Norfolk State University sign an MOU to form the ONE School of Public Health to address health inequities in Hampton…

Possible Second Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia

Thomas Jefferson feels there's a need for another medical school in Virginia and Norfolk with it's climate, "Pontine" country, and being a port city,…

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…