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Foot & Ankle News
Dr. Pehde attends session for application of the external ring fixators for limb deformity correction.
4/8/10
Dr. Collin Pehde attended an advanced training session for application of the external ring fixators for limb deformity correction. This was sponsored by Orthofix and held in Phoenix, Arizona, March 26-28, 2010.
Jessi Carlson Guest Presenter at DMACC
4/6/10
Jessi Carlson, CMA(AAMA) was a guest presenter to the medical assistant class at the Des Moines Area Community College on February 25, 2010. She demonstrated proper application of fiberglass casts and shared information about her career in medical assisting.
Record Patient Census
1/27/10
The DMU Foot and Ankle Institute set new records for total patient visits and new patients for 2009. Total patient visits exceeded 7,500 and nearly 1,300 new patients were seen by the clinicians at the Des Moines University Clinic.
National Research Awards for DMU Foot and Ankle Physicians and Students
1/27/10
The abstracts for the winning scientific posters at the 2009 American Podiatric Medical Association's National Scientific Meeting held in Toronto were published in the January/February 2010 edition of the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The abstracts are "Radiographic Analysis of Haglund's Deformity: An Evaluation of NCSP and RCSP," authored by Kyle S. Peterson, DPM-10, Nicole M. Jedlicka, DPM-10, Vassilios Vardaxis, PhD, and Robert Yoho, DPM and "Load Deformation Evaluation of Lateral Radiographic Foot Measurements," authored by Tea Tu Nguyen, DPM-11, Adam Lang, DPM-11, John Bennett, DPM and Vassilios Vardaxis, PhD.
Dr. Kathy Frush Attended Ankle Arthroscopy Course
12/13/09
Dr. Kathy Frush attended an Ankle Arthroscopy course, December 12-13 in Chicago. The course was provided by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Dr. Mahoney elected to the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Board of Directors
11/3/09
Dr. Jim Mahoney was elected to a three-year term to the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Board of Directors at the annual meeting in October.
Mahoney Presentations
10/20/09
Dr. James Mahoney presented to his colleagues on "Imaging Bone Tumors" and "Topical Ketamine for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy."
Podiatric Assistants Program and Practice Management Program
10/17/09
Larry Anderson, CMA(AAMA), Jeri Tripp, CMA(AAMA) and Linda Johnson attended the podiatric assistants program on October 15-16. Diane Marshall, CMA(AAMA) attended the practice management program on October 17.
IPMS Heartland Conference
10/17/09
Doctors and staff from the Foot & Ankle clinic attended the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society Heatland Conference on October 15-17, held at the Embassy Suites in downtown Des Moines.
Dr. Pehde Featured Speaker for the Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture Series
10/8/09
Dr. Collin Pehde was invited as the featured speaker for the Scott Alter, DPM Memorial Lecture Series October 8 at the Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Pehde lectured on the following topics: "Management of Plantar Hallux Ulcers", "Negative Pressure Wound Therapy", Calcanectomies", Utilization of Tissue Expanders in Foot & Ankle", and "Boyd's Amputations."
ACFAS Coding and Practice Management Seminar
9/26/09
Diane Marshall, practice manager for the Foot & Ankle Institute, attended the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Coding and Practice Management Seminar in Chicago on September 25-26, 2009.
Faculty Receive ABPS Certification
8/10/09
Congratulations to Dr. John Bennett and Dr. Jill Frerichs for achieving Board Certification Status in Foot Surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS). Both were successful in completing the case study-oral examination section of the certification process administered in Chicago in June.
California Lecture
7/15/2009
On June 26th Dr. Pehde lectured in California on the EZ Frame external fixation device that allows stability in the foot and ankle but without the need of putting pins or screws in the tibia.
Patients love 'em
7/7/2009
The Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Institute had a record number of patient visits (7,329) and new patients (1,226) for the 2008-09 fiscal year. DMU Foot and Ankle Institute clinicians also see patients at Pella Regional Medical Center, the Iowa Methodist Wound Center and Adair County Hospital. The Foot and Ankle Institute is the largest group of podiatric physicians in the state and provides clinical training to students in the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
DMU's outstanding scholar award goes to CPMS professor
6/11/2009
"I am pleased to announce that Dr. James Mahoney, Associate Professor and CPMS Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, received the 2008-2009 University Outstanding Scholar Award. The recipient is selected by the Des Moines University Faculty. The Outstanding Scholar Award is given to a full-time DMU faculty member who best exemplifies excellence in the areas of teaching, service and scholarly activity. Well deserved!"
- Dr. Yoho
Read more about Dr. Mahoney's Outstanding Scholar Award »
Pehde and Frerichs at the Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium
5/6/2009
Dr. Collin Pehde served as the Co-Scientific Chair for the Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Surgery Symposium held at the University on May 1-2. DMU Foot and Ankle Institute clinicians Dr. Pehde and Dr. Jill Frerichs were presenters at the meeting.
Dr. Yoho elected Chair of CPME
5/6/2009
Dr. Robert Yoho was elected Chair of the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) at the April 25 Council meeting held in Bethesda, Maryland at the APMA Headquarters.
2009 diplomate foot surgery recertification
5/1/2009
Dr. Kevin Smith successfully completed the 2009 diplomate foot surgery recertification examination administered by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (APBS). Podiatric physicians are required to recertify every ten years.
Iowa Society of Medical Assistants
5/1/2009
Rachel Wilson, CMA (AAMA), Jessi Carlson, CMA (AAMA) and Diane Marshall, CMA (AAMA) attended the Iowa Society of Medical Assistants annual conference on April 17-19, 2009 at Burlington, IA. A wide range of presentations offered 15 hours of continuing education credit for CMA's.
Officers elected for the Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants: Jessi Carlson, CMA (AAMA) will serve as Vice-President and Rachel Wilson, CMA (AAMA) will serve as secretary for the 2009-10 year.
Examiner for ABPS
4/21/2009
Dr. Kevin Smith has been selected to participate in the American Board of Podiatric Surgery (ABPS) 2009 Board Certification examinations as an oral examiner for the foot surgery exam. The examination is scheduled for June in Chicago.
Kansas State Scientific Meeting
4/21/2009
Dr. Collin Pehde is scheduled to lecture at the Kansas Osteopathic Medical Association State Scientific Meeting on April 25 in Overland Park, KS. Dr. Pehde will be presenting "Diabetic Neuropathy."
Jessi Carlson guest speaker for DMACC Medical Assisting Class
4/3/2009
Jessi Carlson, CMA (AAMA) was a guest speaker for the Des Moines Area Community College Medical Assisting Class on April 2, 2009. Jessi demonstrated casting techniques and application of a wound vac as well as sharing information about her career as a Certified Medical Assistant.
2009 CPMS research day winners
3/31/2009
The winners of the 2009 CPMS Research Day poster and case presentations have been announced. Congratulations to everyone who won, and thanks to all who participated in making the event a success.
The winners are:
Student Category:
Ankle joint stiffness in plantar fasciitis subjects versus control Jonathan Thompson, D.P.M. '11; Jeremy Tilton, D.P.M. '09; Matt Wettstein, D.P.M. '09; Vassilios Vardaxis Ph.D.; Shane McClinton, M.S.P.T.; Bryan Heiderscheit, P.T., Ph.D.
Faculty Category:
A Comparison of Central and Peripheral Bone Density in Diabetic versus Non-diabetic Patient Populations Robert Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS; Jill Frerichs, D.P.M., AACFAS; Vassilios Vardaxis, Ph.D.; Heejeong Jung, D.P.M. '09
Case Study Category: Navicular Stress Fractures in Runners: A Review of Evaluation and Management in Two Competitive Athletes Shevonne Wells, D.P.M. '11; Robert Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS
Symptomatic Peroneus Quartus with Concomitant Posterior Tibial Tendon Tear: A Case Report Collin E. Pehde, D.P.M., AACFAS, Timothy D. Howard, D.P.M. '09; Joshua J. Mann, D.P.M. '10
Collin Pehde appointed physician advisor for the Iowa Society of Medical Assistants
3/25/2009
Dr. Collin Pehde has been appointed as the physician advisor for the Iowa Society of Medical Assistants for 2009-2010. Dr. Pehde is a strong supporter and advocate for the Certified Medical Assistant.
Diane Marshall quoted in CMA Today
1/20/2009
Diane Marshall was interviewed and quoted in a recent article, "Cast a Broad Network: Catch a lifetime of career growth" in CMA Today.
F&A faculty at Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants mini-seminar
1/20/2009
Jessi Carlson, CMA, Larry Anderson, CMA, and Diane Marshall, CMA attended the Des Moines Chapter of Medical Assistants mini-seminar on Saturday, January 9, held at DMU. Annette Benjamin, certified coder for Foot & Ankle, gave a presentation on coding in the medical office. Jessi Carlson was one of the program planners for the event.
Advanced Wound Healing presentation
1/20/2009
Tony Galeazzi with Organogenesis hosted a presentation, "Advanced Wound Healing" by Charles Anderson, M.D. director of the Limb Preservation and Wound Care Clinic at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Pehde, Dr. Bennett, Rachel Wilson, CMA, Jessi Carlson, CMA, Diane Marshall, CMA, and Annette Benjamin, CPC attended this event on Tuesday, January 13.
Drs. Robert Yoho and Jill Frerichs published in The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
1/20/2009
DMU Foot and Ankle Institute Drs. Robert Yoho and Jill Frerichs were published in the January/February issue of The Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association. The research article is titled, "A comparison of vitamin D levels in non-diabetic and diabetic patient populations".
DMU offers free foot clinic at Polk County Health Department
12/03/2008
Students from DMU's College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and physicians from the DMU's Foot & Ankle Institute will provide foot assessments, simple treatments and diabetes-screenings December 16, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Polk County Health Department, 1907 Carpenter Ave. in Des Moines. They will also offer foot braces, shoe inserts or referrals for further care if necessary.
The care is free with no qualifications for participants. There are a limited number of patient slots so you are encouraged to call 515-287-3798 for a timeslot.
Whether you need your annual diabetic foot exam, have pain in your feet or fungus problems, the DMU docs and students will be happy to help.
James Mahoney participated in "Taking Control of Your Diabetes" Conference and Health Fair
10/26/2008
James Mahoney, D.P.M., will participated in the "Taking Control of Your Diabetes" conference and health fair on October 25 at the Polk County Convention Complex. Dr. Mahoney, along with several students from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, provided lower extremity vascular screenings and ABI testing (ankle-brachial index.)
Diane Marshall attends annual American Association of Medical Assistants conference
10/21/2008
Diane Marshall, CMA (AAMA), practice manager for the Foot & Ankle Institute attended the annual conference for the American Association of Medical Assistants October 17-20 in Chicago.
Dr. Kathy Frush
Dr. Kathy Frush joins Des Moines University and help provides Foot & Ankle care at the DMU Clinic
10/20/2008
Dr. Kathy Frush joined Des Moines University in August, 2008. She is serving as faculty for the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and is providing patient care in the Foot & Ankle Institute. For an appointment, please call 515-271-1731.
Read more about Dr. Frush on her faculty profile.
Foot & Ankle faculty and staff attended annual Heartland Podiatric Conference with CPMS students
10/19/2008
DMU Foot & Ankle faculty and staff, along with College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery students, attended the annual Heartland Podiatric Conference October 16-18. The conference, sponsored by the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society, is held in Des Moines.
Larry Anderson, CMA joined the Foot & Ankle staff
7/2/08
New staff: Larry Anderson, CMA joined the Foot & Ankle staff on May 27. He is a graduate of the Des Moines Area Community College Medical Assisting Program.
Diane Marshall, Practice Manager, is participating in the Lean Learning Community
7/2/08
Diane Marshall, Practice Manager, is participating in the Lean Learning Community sponsored by the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative. This series of three sessions Addresses how to implement tDiane Marshall, Practice Manager, is participating in the Lean Learning Communityhe Lean methodology in the clinic setting.
Rachel Wilson, CMA attended the Casting and Splinting Seminar
7/2/08
Rachel Wilson, CMA attended the Casting and Splinting Seminar sponsored by Cardinal Health on June 10, 2008.
Volunteer Project for the Foot & Ankle Institute
7/2/08
Since May, the faculty, students and staff of the Foot & Ankle Institute are volunteering at the Polk County Health Department Free Clinic. Once a month, one or two of our clinicians along with a few students evaluate and screen patients at their diabetic foot clinic. The patients are primarily Hispanic with no access to health care. Because our doctors' willingness to volunteer, the Polk County Health Department was able to start offering these services to their diabetic patients.
Dr. Collin Pehde has agreed to serve as a faculty member for the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC)
7/2/08
Dr. Collin Pehde has agreed to serve as a faculty member for the Iowa Foundation for Medical Care (IFMC) and the statewide pressure ulcer collaborative initiative. Dr. Pehde will also be lecturing at the Iowa Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA) 2008 Fall Conference on "wound management".
Dr. Bennett received Review Board approval and funding for a study
7/2/08
Dr. Bennett received Review Board approval and funding for a study on, "The efficacy of clinical signs and symptoms in determining the severity of peripheral arterial disease via pulse volume recordings."
CPMS Clinical Faculty Of The Year Award
4/14/08
CPMS students selected Dr. Collin Pehde for the 2008 Clinical Faculty of the Year Award, presented at the April 12 Recognition and Rite of Passage Ceremony. Dr. Pehde is a full-time CPMS faculty member and a physician at the DMU Foot and Ankle Institute.
Iowa Board of Podiatry Examiners Recognizes Dean Yoho
4/11/08
Dr. R. Tim Yoho, CPMS dean, was recognized by the Iowa Board of Podiatry Examiners on April 11 for completing three three-year terms on the board, the longest length of service allowed. Board members are appointed by the Governor.
Dr. Frerichs and Dr. Smith attended the 2008 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference
3/12/2008
Dr. Jill Frerichs and Dr. Kevin Smith attended the 2008 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons Scientific Conference in Long Beach, California on February 20-24. The ACFAS conference is the preeminent foot and ankle surgical conference in the nation.
Dr. Collin Pehde attends conference on advanced reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle.
3/1/2008
Dr. Collin Pehde attended the, "Advanced Reconstructive Skills in the Foot and Ankle Surgery Seminar" held in Las Vegas on February 15-16. The course was offered to select podiatric physicians and focused on flatfoot reconstruction, internal and external fixation, and Graft Jacket dermal matrix for foot and ankle wounds.
"Find the Right Fit," written by Dr. Jill Frerichs appeared in the February edition of Hy-Vee People Magazine.
2/14/08
The article provides advice on selecting the right shoe for the right activity. Dr. Frerichs is a faculty member of the Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Institute. Click here to view the article.
Jessi Carlson, CMA (AAMA) gave a presentation to the Des Moines Area Community College Medical Assistant students.
2/14/08
Jessi Carlson, CMA (AAMA) gave a presentation to the Des Moines Area Community College Medical Assistant students on February, 14, 2008. She demonstrated the application and removal of a short leg cast and the application of a wound vac. She also shared her experience as a CMA for the Foot & Ankle Institute.
Congratulations to Dr. John Bennett, Dr. Collin Pehde and Jesse Carlson.
2/11/08
These representatives of the DMU Foot and Ankle Institute participated in a multicenter wound healing clinical trial. The manuscript, "Comparison of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Utilizing Vacuum-Assisted Closure to Advance Moist Wound Therapy in the Treatment of Diabetic Foot Ulcers-A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial," acknowledged Des Moines University's participation. The study is scheduled for publication in the April issue of the journal Diabetes Care.
