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About Us

Community focus. World impact.

At Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, we are dedicated to serving the community that created us. We educate the next generation of exceptional medical and healthcare professionals. We provide outstanding patient care for the residents of our region. We conduct research to improve healthcare outcomes for our local community and communities the world over. Our graduates, investigators and physicians are expanding our global influence. Learn how our impact benefits Hampton Roads.

Event 04/06/2025

The 20th Annual Advances in Ophthalmology: The John Dickerson Lectureship

News

ODU shines at annual Healthcare Heroes awards

Education

MD Class of 2025 celebrates Match Day

Patient Care

New program aims to improve care for aging population

Research

Collaborative grant will target cancer gaps in Hampton Roads, Richmond

News

Allergy season may be worse than expected in Virginia

Patient Care

Celebrating Valentine’s Day at the workplace

Education

Cancer Specialist to Lead Basic Science Department

News

New dermatology chairs hails from Harvard

Patient Care

Kick start your resolutions

Education

Dr. Counselman to retire from GME post June 30

News

Dr. Judette Louis named dean of medical school

Event 04/12/2025

“Standing to Protect Black Maternity: Breaking Barriers and Empowering Change Conference”

Patient Care

Five health resolutions for 2025

News

Best hospital voting is now open

Education

Gold Humanism Honor Society to Host Patient Solidarity Week

Patient Care

Strategies for Managing the Holiday Rush

News

Join the fight against diabetes at the Tour de Cure on April 26

Education

White Coat Ceremony for the PA Class of 2027

Patient Care

Stay healthy this holiday season

News

Pulse Check on Hypertension

Event 04/13/2025

Passover begins (Jewish)

News

Norfolk honors residents and fellows

Patient Care

Celebrating World Diabetes Day: Transformative Advances in Diabetes Care

Education

Service members celebrate their residency matches

News

Sentara Health unveils expanded space for medical students and residents

Patient Care

Struggling to Breathe? It Could Be Vocal Cord Dysfunction – Here’s What...

Education

Physician Assistant New Student Orientation 2025

News

Paving the Path: Dr. Marcus Martin's Legacy

Event 04/19/2025

Good Friday (Christian)

Patient Care

Community survey focused on patient transportation/access

Research

When high blood pressure can be a good thing

News

Dr. Rene Love named dean of Ellmer School of Nursing

Education

Arts for Optimal Health program celebrates a decade of empowerment through creativity

Patient Care

Internists: key innovators in tackling chronic diseases

News

Dr. Abuhamad honored by Urban League

Education

Celebrating collaboration and building the future of healthcare

Patient Care

Navigating Menopause: Expert insights from Dr. David Archer on World Menopause Day

News

Dr. Hamid Okhravi elected to Alzheimer’s Association national board

Event 04/21/2025

Easter (Christian)

News

EVMS Health Sciences Academy receives prestigious NBME grant

Patient Care

New sickle cell clinic provides comprehensive care

Education

New video emphasizes keeping children in rear-facing car seats as long as possible

News

Celebrating dedication and service at HOPES Free Clinic

Patient Care

The vital link between hearing health and healthy aging

Education

Art therapy program for veterans to continue in 2025

News

Faculty, staff stars recognized at legacy awards event

Patient Care

Addressing the hidden struggle: mental health in sickle cell disease

Event 04/27/2025

Turning the Tide on Diabetes: Advances in the Prevention and Management of Diabetes, its Complications and Comorbidities

News

Alum takes part in pioneering pancreas transplant

Education

SCHEV approves Joint School of Public Health

Patient Care

Mpox virus alert: what to watch for and how to protect yourself

News

Geriatrician helps educate about new Alzheimer’s treatment

Education

Celebrating PA Week 2024

Patient Care

Community Baby Shower to show support for expectant parents

News

In Memoriam: Robert "Bobby" Levin (1957–2024)