People with children check the schools out before moving to a new area so at DMU we tell prospective students about how great the schools are here in the Des Moines metro area. But maybe your ‘kids’ aren’t human… maybe they have lots of fur and bark or meow. If that’s the case, you also have nothing to worry about when moving to Des Moines. 

I can give you all kinds of recommendations for pet care. My furry boys go to Westfield Vet Hospital in Johnston and we LOVE the caring vets, vet techs and office staff. They bend over backwards for my timid rescue dog, they chuckle when my super hyper dog spins in a circle and pees on the floor in excitement and they marvel at the size of my 200 lb dog. I’d HIGHLY recommend them for any pet health issues.

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We received some very sad news at DMU this week. 1990 graduate Dr. Stephen DeVore, D.O., passed away due to heart problems Tuesday. 

Dr. DeVore practiced in the metro up until a few years ago. Known as a great doctor, he took it a few steps farther and many will remember him for his passion and devotion to the health and well-being of folks in the far-off tiny country of Mali, Africa. When his daughter, then a doctor-in-training, emailed him from Mali to ask for help getting supplies and medicine, a whole new chapter began. He and his wife Jill (a DMU M.P.H. grad) and family began Medicine for Mali in 2000. Year after the year the DeVores have tirelessly worked to recruit volunteers and donations of money, medicine and supplies. Year after year they’ve traveled to Mali to treat illness, provide clean water, educate mothers on infant nutrition, begin microfinance programs and teach reading and business skills. Quitting his family medicine practice completely, Dr. DeVore and Jill worked tirelessly for these people with so much need.

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I always look forward to lunch meetings at DMU. Yesterday, we celebrated veterans’ day over lunch and to my surprise, there were many students dressed in their respective uniforms representing their service in the military.

I am amazed at how many students there were on active duty or in the reserves. I don’t think there are any words to express my sincere gratitude for all of the veterans’ sacrifices.
  

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Please take a moment on this veterans’ day to remember those who lost their life while protecting our freedom. Use the day also as a reminder to thank those who have fought or continue to defend our country. The following are active or past members of the United States military at DMU (* denotes a student):

Randy Albaugh – U.S. Air Force

*Matthew Allred – U.S. Navy

*Aaron Andersen – U.S. Army

Bill Appelgate, Ph.D. – U.S. Army

*Jedidiah Ballard – U.S. Army

Dennis Bates, Ph.D. – U.S. Army

*Betsey Bean – U.S. Army

*Nick Bennett – U.S. Army

Carolyn Beverly, M.D., M.P.H. – U.S. Air Force

Governor Terry Branstad – U.S. Army

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DMU students & faculty will partner with the Polk County Health Department on Nov. 18, 3-5 p.m., at 1907 Carpenter Ave., to help people with podiatric issues. If your feet hurt, toe/foot shape has changed, your feet are dry or have sores, stop by and have them take a look! 

Our students & docs will do assessments and simple treatments for free. If your feet have serious problems, they’ll help you line up care. You can also receive info about proper foot care. And it’s ALL FREE. BTW, Diabetics should have a foot exam every year – have you had yours?

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