If you’re looking for a good restaurant or hotel, you might check out its website or consult review sites for customer reviews and recommendations. But if you were searching for a high-quality nursing home, would you be able to do […]
Focus groups sought for research on web-based nursing home information Read More
Having sound data is key to making wise, informed decisions. That’s especially true when decisions are being made that affect large groups of people and policies. And that’s especially why the nation’s dearth of information on disparities among sexual and
Iowan LGBTQ Health Assessment Results Released on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11 Read More
A big round of applause to all DMU physician assistant students, alumni, faculty and staff during National PA Week, Oct. 6-12. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds acknowledged these health care providers on Oct. 4 by signing a proclamation praising their “quality,
Applauding our physician assistants: National PA Week Read More
Julie Anfinson, M.H.A.’03, has been promoted to vice president of support services and human resources at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. She will have responsibility for human resources, facilities, education, environmental services, nutritional care, safety and security. Anfinson
Julie Anfinson, M.H.A.’03 Read More
Greg Isaacson, PA-C’18, joined Mercy Clinics Family Medicine Indianola in Indianola, IA. In addition to earning his bachelor of science degree in kinesiology and health at Iowa State University and his master’s degree in physician assistant studies at DMU, Isaacson
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Every nine minutes, someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. This chronic, progressive type of movement disorder affects an estimated one million Americans and more than 10 million people worldwide. It can affect a person’s ability to perform common, daily activities. There
DMU physical therapy students walk, dance to help Parkinson’s patients Read More
Among Des Moines University’s 40-plus student clubs and organizations, there’s one that offers something for everyone: the DMU Health Leaders. Open to students in all eight DMU degree programs, the Health Leaders Club offers opportunities to network with and learn
Meet the DMU Health Leaders Read More
Sara Stafford, M.S.P.T.’00, D.P.T.’04, earned her board specialist certification in orthopedic physical therapy. She is a physical therapist with ATI Physical Therapy in Dyer, IN.
Sara Stafford, M.S.P.T.’00, D.P.T.’04 Read More
Rachel Axt, PA-C’18, M.A., is a certified physician assistant working alongside Dr. Ammar Karim at the CORE Institute in Phoenix. She cares for patients with fractures, sprains and strains of the hip, knee, shoulder, foot and ankle, and hand and
Rachel Axt, PA-C’18, M.A. Read More
Beginning this September, Des Moines University and the American Parkinson Disease Association are partnering to offer a free eight-week Parkinson’s dance workshop for individuals who have the disease. The dance program is organized and funded by the American Parkinson Disease
Free Parkinson’s dance workshop begins Sept. 10 Read More
