Ophthalmic medical technicians play a vital role in helping you see clearly, from helping ensure your glasses and contacts fit properly to assisting with ocular surgery. During National Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Week, take a few minutes to learn more about what they do. 

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Did you know that 26 million children and adults in the US are living with diabetes, and another 79 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes?

At the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center, a renowned international team of endocrinology experts – clinical providers, scientists and educators – are working to find the cure and turn the tide on diabetes. Learn more about their strides in patient care, community education and innovative diabetes research and find out how you too can turn the tide on diabetes!

Eastern Virginia Medical School celebrated the dedication and accomplishments of faculty and staff Nov. 1 at the 2011 EVMS Service and Recognition Awards ceremony.

The school paid tribute to more than 100 employees who reached their five year anniversary by Oct. 31, 2011, or achieved another service milestone measured in five-year increments. View honorees.

The top awards of the night went to Jerry Nadler, MD, recipient of the Outstanding Faculty Award; and Beverly Owens, recipient of the President's Staff Award for Outstanding Achievement. Dr. Nadler is the Mansbach Professor of Medicine and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine. Ms. Owens is supervisor in the Department of Materials Management.