A research study on childhood obesity by EVMS pediatrician John Harrington, MD, is the focus of news coverage in The Virginian-Pilot, the Los Angeles Times and elsewhere. Dr. Harrington's study suggests that the "tipping point" in obesity often occurs before a child reaches age two and sometimes as early as three months.

First lady Michelle Obama recently began a national campaign to fight childhood obesity, which puts kids at higher risk for serious health issues including Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

The Mansbach Lecture at Eastern Virginia Medical School, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, is postponed due to the severe winter weather impacting travel on the East Coast. Guest speaker Carlos Camargo, MD, DrPH, is unable to travel to Norfolk from Boston, Mass.

A new date will be set for Dr. Camargo's presentation. Updated information will be distributed once it is available.

Check back here for more information and updates.

EVMS is contributing to the global relief effort in Haiti by assisting those who go to the devastated country.

The school's leadership is providing free vaccinations and medications to full-time faculty, students and staff who plan to go to Haiti. EVMS also is offering the shots for free to the 1,200 members of the school's volunteer community faculty.