Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University

09/03/2026

Always learning, always ready! Our Emergency Medicine residents (supported by our talented medical students and community members) practiced their skills and training at the recent mass casualty incident simulation on TowneBank Lawn outside Lester Hall.

08/31/2026

Food insecurity can affect anyone.

For the next two months, the Old Dominion University community is collecting more than 150,000 canned goods or monetary donations to combat food insecurity in Hampton Roads!

Find out how you can get involved and support the community in your own way here: https://www.odu.edu/monarchs-give-back

Go Monarchs!

08/28/2026

Our students within the Eastern Virginia Medical School - School of Health Professions got their start this past week!

Learn more about our programs and disciplines here: https://www.odu.edu/evms-health-professions

New students in the EVMS School of Health Professions arrived for o...

08/21/2026

We know parents may have questions about recent discussions surrounding childhood vaccines and changes to vaccine recommendations. Our pediatricians are here to help. If you have questions about vaccines or your child’s immunization schedule, talk with your pediatrician.

08/17/2026

The journey has officially begun!🥼

Watch the White Coat ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeQnEbmSHm4&t=1s
Download more White Coat photos: https://digitalassets.odu.edu/share/0F8729F1-CC89-4193-A007EAF0A007F851/?viewType=grid

08/07/2026

We're celebrating another successful summer Health Sciences Academy!

For two weeks this summer, more than 50 high school students from Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake explored the many paths of healthcare careers like sports medicine, nursing, surgery, and more.

Many thanks to our amazing sponsors, The Beazley Foundation, the Portsmouth General Hospital Foundation, and the Southeast Virginia Community Foundation, who made this year's Academy possible.

https://beazleyfoundation.org/
https://www.pghfoundation.org/
https://sevacf.org/

08/06/2026

The annual Breastfeeding Bash, hosted by 757Breastfeeds, returns this Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Old Dominion University's Webb Student Center and Kaufman Mall. The whole family is invited for activities, giveaways, food and community resources. RSVP to be entered into a gift basket raffle and for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

Learn more: bit.ly/4pXiqC1

07/28/2026

Only a few hours remain to become a White Coat Champion. Please consider a gift by midnight tonight to help welcome the MD Class of 2030. Your gift of $250 provides an incoming medical student’s first white coat while also supporting scholarships that help attract and retain talented future physicians: evmsfoundation.org/mdwhitecoat

07/06/2026

Sentara Health and the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University are proud to welcome the first fellows in the inaugural Cardiovascular Fellowship Program. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Giorgi Kochiashvilli and Dr. Juveriya Yasmeen as they begin this exciting new chapter in advanced cardiovascular training.

This milestone marks the launch of a collaborative program dedicated to developing the next generation of cardiovascular specialists, advancing medical education, and strengthening the future of heart and vascular care for the communities we serve.

We look forward to supporting Drs. Kochiashvilli and Yasmeen as they gain hands-on experience, expand their clinical expertise, and help shape the future of cardiovascular medicine. 👏

07/06/2026

The journey to becoming a physician starts with a white coat. 🤍

Help welcome the MD Class of 2030 by becoming a White Coat Champion. A gift of $250 provides a student's first white coat and supports student scholarships.

Please consider a gift to the EVMS Foundation by July 28: evmsfoundation.org/mdwhitecoat