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A significant milestone in the integration of EVMS into ODU has been reached with the expansion of ODU’s Digital Commons to include Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.

Old Dominion University made a strong showing in this year’s local Healthcare Heroes recognition sponsored by Inside Business magazine. Of the 17 honorees, eight have a connection to ODU or Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University. The honorees include two programs operated in partnership with Sentara Health.

Shifting weather patterns could contribute to worsening allergic symptoms in Hampton Roads.

Gideon Smith, MD, Ph.D., M.P.H., has been named chair of Dermatology at Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University. He will also hold an appointment in the School of Public Health. Dr. Smith will begin his new duties this summer.