Melanie Gwynn, M.H.A.’11
Melanie Gwynn, M.H.A.’11, this fall began the Ph.D. program in health service policy and management at the University of South Carolina.
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Jaymine Patel, M.H.A.’14
Jaymine Patel, M.H.A.’14, accepted a position as health services coordinator at the Christian Opportunity Center in Indianola, IA. The center has locations in four regions of southern Iowa that provide vocational, residential and spiritual services to persons with disabilities.
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D. Eric Anderson, M.H.A.’00
D. Eric Anderson, M.H.A.’00, is the program chair/professor for the emergency medical technician/paramedic program at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA.
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Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O.’81, M.H.A.’99, M.P.H.’04, FACOFP, completed her first year as associate dean for medical education at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Lynchburg, VA. She is one of the founding faculty members of the school, which accepted its
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“Illegal, immoral, deplorable” – and so critical to medical advancement
On Feb. 6, 1951, a poor African American tobacco farmer named Henrietta Lacks entered the ward for colored women at Johns Hopkins Hospital to begin treatment for invasive cervical cancer. While she was unconscious on the operating table, the surgeon
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DMU receives Iowa Medical Society stamp of approval for continuing education
Des Moines University’s Continuing Medical Education received a six-year accreditation with commendation from the Iowa Medical Society (IMS), the highest stamp of approval from the organization. CME has been certifying educational activities for Category 1 Credit of the American Medical Association’s Physician’s
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Let’s celebrate the Class of 2015
The DMU campus was alive and well during this year’s DMU Commencement week festivities. Click the image below each event to view more photos. Events kicked off on Friday, May 22, as our Doctor of Physical Therapy faculty and graduates came together to
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Brenda K. Jeffers, M.H.A.’03
Brenda K. Jeffers, M.H.A.’03, was named the director of clinical quality at River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) in Ottumwa, IA. RHCHC is a federally funded health center providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric care and behavioral health services as well
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Brenda Jeffers, M.H.A.’01
Brenda Jeffers was named the director of clinical quality at River Hills Community Health Center (RHCHC) in Ottumwa, IA. RHCHC is a federally funded health center providing comprehensive primary care, pediatric care and behavioral health services as well as general
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463 graduates to cross the stage at DMU’s 115th Commencement
Des Moines University will grant degrees to 463 graduates at the University’s 115th Commencement Ceremony, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of
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