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The Case for a Medical School in Hampton Roads Takes Shape

Since the end of World War II, a shortage of medical doctors in Hampton Roads is unable to meet citizen needs due to the increase in population and…

"Help Wanted" News Report on Medical Staff Shortage Airs

The Public Affairs and News Department of WTAR television station produces "Help Wanted," a special news report about the medical staff shortage in…

King's Daughter's Children's Hospital Opens

The King's Daughter's Children's Hospital, a pediatric facility founded by the King's Daughters organization, opens in Norfolk near Norfolk General…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…