If we are what we eat, it seems wise to know all we can about what’s in our food. Sharing some of that knowledge was the goal of a group of DMU students who staffed a twice-monthly “Food Is Medicine” […]
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Community leaders will discuss the health and economic benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency at Des Moines University on April 7, from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The panel discussion, titled “Bridging the Clean Energy Divide: Affordable Clean Energy Solutions
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More than 20 DMU physical therapy and podiatric medical students and clinicians staffed eight tables to treat participants in the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half-marathon on Oct. 19. The students addressed runners’ post-event concerns and conducted hands-on treatment to help
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Last fall, members of the College of Health Sciences Student Government Association (CHS SGA), motivated to benefit the community during the holiday season, kicked around the idea of getting involved with Des Moines’ Ronald McDonald House. A component of Ronald
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In preparation for their volunteer work at the Easter Seals Health & Wellness Fair, a group of DMU students from a variety of programs participated in a disability simulation activity. The ‘Welcome to My World’ workshop, presented by the learning
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Your typical operating room doesn’t accommodate 130 high school students — especially not in the midst of an open heart surgery. But through a program, “Live from the Heart,” broadcast by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and hosted
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Mini Med ISS the 2015 “Mini Med School” session, a popular public lecture series hosted by Des Moines University, kicked off with a surprise message to attendees straight from the International Space Station. Dr. J.D. Polk, dean of DMU’s College of
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The Des Moines West Side Chamber held its Annual Victory Celebration on February 10, 2015 recognizing Des Moines University as its Business of the Year noting the University’s support, leadership and economic contribution to Des Moines, as well as their
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Congratulations, Brianne Sanchez! DMU’s community relations manager this week received the Amy Jennings YPC Impact Award of the Greater Des Moines Young Professionals Connection. In addition to her great work in engaging DMU in the central Iowa community, Brianne is
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Des Moines University faculty and students hosted high schoolers from the Health Careers Academy class at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, for a day of science. Michael Metts, chair of Specialty Medicine, taught the visitors some medical terminology and
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