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 […]
They came, they ran, they got treated Read More
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
PA, D.P.T. students work to “fleece” Ronald McDonald House Read More
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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This fall, Des Moines University embarked on a “Pathways to Success” partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa and Des Moines Public Schools. The program connects local schools with corporations and institutions to match employees and mentees for structured in-school
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The “50 and Better” Senior Health Fair transforms the DMU Student Education Center from study space to a one-stop-shop open to anyone interested in information and resources for staying healthy later in life. The 2014 Senior Health Fair boasted a record number of booths, and
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