A new paper by Heather Opseth, DMS, PA-C, assistant program director of the MSPAS program at DMU, was published in “Frontiers in Allergy,” an international peer-reviewed research journal. The paper explores a significant gap in clinical decision-making for food allergy patients.
DMU Faculty Member Publishes Research on Improving Food Allergy Treatment Decision-Making Read More
A student in Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program has been awarded a $10,000 Caring Hearts Scholarship from the CVS Health Foundation.
DMU Student Receives 2026 CVS Caring Heart Scholarship Read More
Des Moines University Clinic will provide free back-to-school physicals and backpacks for K-12 students on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. No insurance is needed. Interpreters and interpretation services will be available.
Free Back-to-School Physicals July 22 at Des Moines University Clinic Read More
DMU and Central College in Pella, Iowa, have announced a partnership that expands pathways for Central students pursuing graduate health sciences programs while helping strengthen Iowa’s health care workforce.
DMU and Central College Announce Partnership to Expand Health Sciences Pathways Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences awarded graduate degrees in medicine and health sciences to over 430 new health care professionals at its 126th Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 29, 2026.
DMU Graduates Over 430 Health Care Professionals Read More
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences and Merrimack College, a private college in North Andover, Massachusetts, have entered into a new partnership that expands pathways for Merrimack students pursuing careers in the health sciences.
DMU and Merrimack College Announce Partnership to Expand Pathways to Health Care Read More
George Rust, MD, MPH, FAAFP, FACPM, author of “Healing in a Changing America: Doctoring in a Nation of Needless Suffering,” will deliver the keynote address at Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences’ 2026 Commencement ceremony in May.
Des Moines University Names 2026 Commencement Speaker Read More
Rural Iowa faces significant and growing challenges in accessing health care. The gap in access continues to widen — and the demand for qualified health professionals has never been greater. Enter Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences.
The Heart of the Heartland Read More
These DMU alumni are racking up millions of views and followers on television and social platforms — all while helping their audience live healthier lives.
The Rules of Influence Read More
Central State University, a historically Black college and university in Wilberforce, Ohio, and Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, Iowa, announced a partnership that expands access and priority pathways for CSU students into DMU’s graduate medical and health science programs.
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