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TV report features EVMS diabetes research PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 05 August 2010 08:17

Congratulations to the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center for the August 4 report on WVEC-TV regarding its research examining the link between belly fat and diabetes/heart disease.

 

The report quotes Jerry Nadler, MD, chair of internal medicine and director of the Strelitz Diabetes Center, and Anca Dobrian, PhD, assistant professor of physiological sciences, one of the scientists involved in the study.


Last Updated on Thursday, 05 August 2010 08:23
 
EVMS Community Care Day PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 24 March 2010 15:58

CCDBring the whole family for a day of healthy living and learning at EVMS Community Care Day at the Blocker YMCA's Healthy Kids Day on April 17.

From 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.,  EVMS students and physicians will be conducting free health screenings including BMI screenings, blood pressure screenings, glaucoma testing, and skin cancer screenings.

Children's activities include arts and craft projects, face painting, a gold fish ping pong toss, and more! This event is free and open to the public.

The Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA is located in Norfolk at 312 West Bute Street.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 13 April 2010 10:38
 
EVMS Trauma: Run for Your Life PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 12:08
Trauma_Run_0009Trauma: Run for Your Life 2
2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk & Children's Fun Run
and Community Education Exposition
Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 9am

It's an often-overlooked fact that traumatic injury is the leading cause of death in people ages 1 to 45. To raise awareness of such serious - and often preventable - injuries, Eastern Virginia Medical School is hosting the 2nd annual EVMS Trauma: Run for Your Life 5K Race and Community Education Exposition sponsored by SunTrust Bank at the downtown Norfolk medical campus Saturday, May 22.

Beyond a fun run, the event features a Children's Fun Run sponsored by Tidewater Parent, MyTidewaterMoms and Just Me and includes a community education exposition including car-seat checks, tours of ambulances, the Sentara medical evacuation helicopter and fire trucks and various exhibits that will point out hidden household dangers.

Runners, baby joggers and walkers are welcome in the race. 

View photos from the event.


Last Updated on Monday, 24 May 2010 13:14
 
Largest-Ever MD Class Welcomed to Medical Profession PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 14:08

2009-white_coat_ceremony_8545NORFOLK, VA — Eastern Virginia Medical School officially welcomed the largest medical class in its history Friday with the annual White Coat Ceremony

The 118-student-strong Class of 2013 donned the white coat, a universal symbol of medicine, and recited for the first time the Oath of Hippocrates.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 06:34
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Andrews Hall Dedicated in Memory of Visionary Leader, Dedicated Teacher PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 08 September 2009 13:08

Andrews_Hall_Dedication_DSC_8674Eastern Virginia Medical School paid tribute to two major figures in its history on July 29, naming one of its main buildings in honor of Mason C. Andrews, MD, and his brother, William C. Andrews, MD.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 September 2009 06:37
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