1980s
University of Virginia Health System Scrapbook: The 1980s
1980
- Library Books and Journals: 129,278
- Current Library Periodicals: 1,738
- Medical School Tuition: Virginia $3,065, Other $6,365
- Number of Medical Students: 551
- A computer system will improve record keeping in medical records.
- The average cost of a medical journal will increase 213% over the next ten years.
- Ralph Sampson leads the Cavaliers to victory in the NIT Tournament.
![Medical School Class of 1980](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980som.jpg)
University of Virginia School of Medicine Class of 1980
![Amy Richardson, 4th-year class president, signs the Match Day certificate](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980richardson&match.jpg)
Amy Richardson, 4th-year class president, signs the Match Day certificate
![Dr. Norman Knorr, Dean of the School of Medicine](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980knorr.jpg)
Dr. Norman Knorr, Dean of the School of Medicine
![New bicycle racks on JPA near the Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980bikeracks.jpg)
New bicycle racks on Jefferson Park Avenue near the Library
![Dean of the School of Nursing, Rose Marie Chioni, becomes president of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980chioni.jpg)
Dean of the School of Nursing, Rose Marie Chioni, becomes President of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing
![Children's Museum operns insidethe main entrance of the Primary Care Center](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980kidsmuseum.jpg)
Children’s Museum opens inside the main entrance of the Primary Care Center
![After a two-year study, consultants recommend moving the Hospital to the Blue Ridge site](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1980blueridgebldg.jpg)
After a two-year study, consultants recommend moving the Hospital to the Blue Ridge site, but this recommendation does not come to pass
1981
- Library Books and Journals: 133,505
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,0404
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
![Wilhelm Moll Rare Book Room](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1981mollroom.jpg)
Wilhelm Moll Rare Book Room
![Entrance to the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1981libraryentrance.jpg)
Entrance to the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library
![Library Books Stacks](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1981librarybookstacks.jpg)
Library Books Stacks
![Professor William Goodwin](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1981aerialhospbldg.jpg)
University of Virginia Primary Care Center
![Library makes the LIS online catalog available](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1981librarylisterminal.jpg)
The Library’s LIS online catalog goes public
1982
- Library Books and Journals: 137,129
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,095
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
![Medical School Class of 1982 Officers](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982somstudentcoun.jpg)
Medical School Class Officers, 1982
![Medical studens learn in all sorts of settings](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982somlecture.jpg)
Medical students learn in all sorts of settings
![Keeping up with the information explosion](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982libraryreading.jpg)
Keeping up with the information explosion
![In order to put needed information within practical reach of our users in the Medical Center community, the Library must move as rapidly as possible to achieve fully automated and integrated library operations...today we function as an 'information resource facility.'](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982libraryjournals.jpg)
“In order to put needed information within practical reach of our users in the Medical Center community, the Library must move as rapidly as possible to achieve fully automated and integrated library operations … today we function as an ‘information resource facility.’”
![Surgical doll once belonging to Lomax Gwathmey, School of Medicine Class of 1889, donated to the Health Sciences Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982giftdoll.jpg)
Surgical doll once belonging to Lomax Gwathmey, School of Medicine Class of 1889, donated to the Health Sciences Library
![Walter Reed Collection is transferred to the Health Sciences Library, Historical Collections](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1982photoreed.jpg)
Walter Reed Collection is transferred to the Health Sciences Library, Historical Collections
1983
- Library Books and Journals: 134,000
- Current Library Periodicals: 1,700
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
- Copy cards are introduced in the Library.
- A new Day Care Center opens under the direction of Mike Halseth at Blue Ridge Hospital.
![Without a doubt, the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library provides students with a variety of resources, both academic and social](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983libraryindx.jpg)
Without a doubt, the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library provides students with a variety of resources, both academic and social
![The Spinal Chords Choral Group](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983somchoralgrp.jpg)
The Spinal Chords Choral Group
![University of Virginia Hospital named a Level I Trauma Center](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983traumapatient.jpg)
University of Virginia Hospital named a Level I Trauma Center
![New pagers come into use](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983pagers.jpg)
New pagers come into use
![Medical Students take part in Easters celebrations](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983celebrateasters.jpg)
Medical students take part in Easters celebrations
![Getting down and dirty during Easters celebrations](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1983mud&easters.jpg)
A mud fest during Easters celebrations
1984
- Library Books and Journals: 139,970
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,275
- Medical School Tuition: Virginia $4,870, Other $9,690
- Number of Medical Students: 556
- Children’s Medical Center becomes a reality.
- Blue Ridge Hospital offers eating disorder program.
- University of Virginia’s first bone marrow transplant.
- Program for minority students launched.
- Hospital’s new snack bar named Skylight Inn.
![Dr. Lewis Barnett, pioneer in Family Medicine at UVa](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984barnett.jpg)
Dr. Lewis Barnett, pioneer in family medicine at the University of Virginia
![Groundbreaking for the new replacement hospital](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984groundbreaking.jpg)
Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new replacement hospital
![Pegasus helicopter becomes the latest tool in Emergency Medicine Department at UVa](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984pegasushelicop.jpg)
The Pegasus helicopter becomes the latest transportation for the Emergency Medicine Department at the University of Virginia
![Terry Holland on the basketball court](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984holland.jpg)
Coach Terry Holland on the basketball court
![Bob Hope helps raise funds for the Children's Rehabilitation Center](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984hope.jpg)
Bob Hope helps raise funds for the Children’s Rehabilitation Center
![Joan Echtenkamp and some empty shelves in Historical Collections](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984echtenkamp.jpg)
Joan Echtenkamp and some empty shelves in Historical Collections
![Clinical trails of lithotripter begin](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984lithotripter.jpg)
Clinical trails of lithotripter begin
![UVa Medical Center is the only site in Virginia with MRI device](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984mri.jpg)
University of Virginia Medical Center is the only site in Virginia with an MRI device
![Dr. William H. Muller](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1984muller.jpg)
Dr. William H. Muller, Surgeon and Vice President for Health Affairs
1985
- Library Books and Journals: 140,403
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,345
- Medical School Tuition: Virginia $5,110, Other $10,310
- Number of Medical Students: 556
- Virginia Ambulatory Service Center opens in May.
- Dr. William Osler’s chair given to the Medical School.
- Headache Clinic for children opens.
- Students treat skiing injuries at Wintergreen.
![Marjorie A. Rein, Medical Educator](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985rein.jpg)
Marjorie A. Rein, Medical Educator
![Students enjoying their 4th year](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985somrecreation.jpg)
Students enjoying their 4th year
![Maurice Apprey, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985apprey.jpg)
Maurice Apprey, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
![Studying in the Health Sciences Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985libraryreadingrm.jpg)
Health Sciences Library, circa 1985
![Unfinished Library basement in need of renovation](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985lirarybasement.jpg)
The unfinished Library basement ready for improvement; will become home for Historical Collections
![Anne Thomas, Student Affairs Office](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985thomas.jpg)
Anne Thomas, Student Affairs Office
![Robert M. O‘Neill assumes the presidency of the University](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1985oneil.jpg)
Robert M. O’Neil assumes the presidency of the University of Virginia
1986
- Library Books and Journals: 142,528
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,360
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
- Medical ethics added to the Medical School curriculum.
- The School of Nursing opens a research program.
- The University of Virginia receives $1 million grant to finance a minority program in the Medical School.
![Stuck in the Stacks as the Library moves into the Computer Age](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1986librarystacks.jpg)
Stuck in the Stacks as the Library moves into the Computer Age
![The new UVa Hospital nears completion](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1986hospitalbldg.jpg)
The new University of Virginia Hospital nears completion
![The new Dean shares his dream for the of the School of Medicine - To improve the health of all people. To manifest human compassion. To search for the truth.](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1986carey.jpg)
“To improve the health of all people. To manifest human compassion. To search for the truth.” ~ Dr. Robert M. Carey, new Dean of the School of Medicine
![A familiar sight in the Health Sciences Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1986librarysleep.jpg)
A familiar sight in the Health Sciences Library
![The Spermatic Chords, an a capella chorus formed by the women of the School of Medicine Class of 1986](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1986somwomenchoral.jpg)
The Spermatic Chords, an a capella chorus formed by the women of the School of Medicine Class of 1986
1987
- Library Books and Journals: 147,984
- Current Library Periodicals: 3,482
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
- The Library’s LIS sytem to offer electronic access to the catalog.
- 30 years of TLC at the CRC, as the Center is renamed for the Kluge family.
- The Nursing Research Center opens.
- Jean Sorrell-Jones named Director of the Division of Nursing at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
![Consulting a reference work in the Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987libraryreadingbook.jpg)
Consulting a reference work in the Health Sciences Library
![A skeleton. What bone is this connected to?](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987skeleton.jpg)
What bone is this connected to?
![Study time in the Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987librarytable.jpg)
Study time in the Library
![The helicopter Pegasus takes to the sky](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987pegasus.jpg)
Pegasus takes to the sky
![A restful moment. Time out from study in the Library](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987librarypatrons.jpg)
Time out in the Library
![Construction of the new UVa Hospital](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1987aerialhospitalbldg.jpg)
Construction of the new University of Virginia Hospital
1988
- Library Books and Journals: 152,535
- Current Library Periodicals: 2,837
- Medical School Tuition: n/a
- Number of Medical Students: n/a
- The Medical Center is officially renamed the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center.
- The University of Virginia Blue Ridge Hospital’s Tuberculosis Unit closes after 65 years of service.
- The Adult Rehab Unit moves to the Blue Ridge Hospital.
- The University of Virginia Health System discourages smoking on its premises.
![The Pegasus Air Ambulance](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1988airbornepegagus.jpg)
The Pegasus Air Ambulance
![Rose Marie Chioni resigns as Dean of the School of Nursing after 14 years of service](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1988chioni.jpg)
Rose Marie Chioni resigns as Dean of the School of Nursing after 14 years
![The LINK took eight months to construct; it is 680 feet ong, 17 feet wide, and is covered by 28 tons of copper](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1988hospitallink.jpg)
The Link took eight months to construct; it is 680 feet long, 17 feet wide, and covered by 28 tons of copper
![A photo of the former TB Unit of the Blue Ridge Hospital](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1988tbunitbldg.jpg)
The Blue Ridge Hospital’s TB Unit closes after 65 years of service
![A computerized training tool. The new DxTER sytem simulates real patient care.](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1988dextercomputerprog.jpg)
The new DxTER system simulates real patient care
1989
- Library Books and Journals: 148,000
- Current Library Periodicals: 2,800
- Medical School Tuition: Virginia $6,440, Other $13,320
- Number of Medical Students: 556
- The In-Hospital Hospice opens.
- James Craig retires as Associate Dean of Student Affairs.
- Terry A. Thorkildson, Director of the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, resigns.
- The Library offers computer services that allow patrons to check other University of Virginia libraries and outside databases.
- Phase II of the $2.5 million addition to the Kluge Children’s Rehabilitation Center is finished.
- The University of Virginia is one of ten centers in the U.S. to use the Dornier lithotripter in clinical trials for gallstone lithotripsy.
![Photo of the first UVa patient being treated with the gamma knife](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989gammaknife.jpg)
First University of Virginia patient being treated with the gamma knife
![Harvey the computer-driven simulation dummy](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989harveydummy.jpg)
“Harvey,” a computer-operated dummy, used for simulating patient care
![Jeanette Lancaster named Dean of the School of Nursing](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989lancaster.jpg)
Jeanette Lancaster named Dean of the School of Nursing
![Photo of the new University Hospital. More than 7,500 hours spent preparing for the opening of the new hospital](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989hospitalbldg.jpg)
More than 7,500 hours were spent preparing for the opening of the new University Hospital
![a photo of a lecture in the History of the Health Sciences Library Lecture Series](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989lecturehistcoll.jpg)
A presentation in the History of the Health Sciences Library Lecture Series
![Patients move across the Link to the new University Hospital](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989hospatienttransfer.jpg)
Patients move across the Link to the new University of Virginia Hospital
![UVa President Robert M. O'Neil announces resignation](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989oneil.jpg)
University of Virginia President Robert M. O’Neil announces his resignation
![Richard D. Pearson becomes Associate Dean of Student Affairs](../../historical/uva_hospital/scrapbook/assets/1989pearson.jpg)
Richard D. Pearson becomes Associate Dean of Student Affairs.