I believe health care reform should include universal coverage, regardless of pre-existing conditions. To make this possible, we need to address the disparity of health care costs between the U.S. and other developed countries.
Insights from a heart-stopping experience Read More
Cindy Hauber’s motto must be “keep swimming, keep swimming”: The longtime Iowa Games multi medalist was named the 2009 National Congress of State Games Female Athlete of the Year. In 2000, Cindy Hauber woke up finding herself being prepared by
P.T. alumna inspires others to persevere Read More
Tyler Mayo is working in a DMU laboratory to help address potential vitamin A deficiency among children on the other side of the world. Read this article from the Winter 2010 DMU Magazine
Student research may help tackle vitamin deficiency, blindness Read More
So this is my first blog in a long time and I’m sorry it’s been forever. Let’s face it…my lack of blogs is pretty pathetic. I know none of you want to hear my excuses but to make myself feel
It’s a new year (ok, I’m a bit behind!) Read More
This Thursday & Friday, at noon in Lecture Hall 3, DMU Diversity Services will sponsor a viewing of “KING” in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Monday, January 18). The video will be shown in 2 parts (each about
Video in honor of MLK day Read More
When Terry Branstad, J.D., was appointed president of DMU in 2003, then-chair of the University’s Board of Trustees, Gil Bucholz, D.O.’58, gave him a mission to “raise the visibility, respect and recognition of Des Moines University, raise money for the University and manage and oversee the institution,” Gov. Branstad told faculty, staff and students in a special campus meeting on Oct. 16. “I have endeavored to never lose sight of that mission.”
An era of accomplishments Read More
April Newton, M.S.P.T., describes a medical service trip she took to poor areas on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia a decade ago as “literally life-changing personally and professionally.”
“I was looking at the different ways of providing health care without all the tools,” says the instructor and director of clinical education in DMU’s physical therapy program. “You use your education in a much more creative way. You learn to adapt.”
Great needs fuel passion for physical therapy Read More
As a high-quality, high-tech academic institution, DMU will benefit with the addition in 2009 of a provost and chief information officer. So will its students and staff.
New positions, new opportunities Read More
In addition to easing the burden of debt, scholarships inspire and motivate the students who receive them.
Scholarships inspire students Read More
When central Iowa takes in an influx of refugees, DMU Clinic is there to provide physical examinations and any needed immunizations as required by the Iowa Department of Public Health.
When undergraduates or other individuals interested in health care careers seek job-shadowing experiences, DMU Clinic welcomes them, too.
DMU Clinic takes care of community Read More