Last July, David Drake, D.O.’83, acted on an idea that had him “hooked”: to voluntarily donate a kidney. His journey included Claire Cumbie-Drake, his wife of 28 years, and some coincidental DMU connections. This is the second part of a […]
Much more than a sum of parts 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
Kevin V. de Regnier, DO, FACOFP dist., of Winterset, IA, was installed as president of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians during ACOFP’s 52nd annual convention and scientific seminars, held March 12-15 in Las Vegas. Dr. de Regnier is
DMU grad installed as ACOFP president Read More
Amy Kruger, D.P.M.’15, envisions her profession earning more parity with other health care specialties and greater acceptance by other providers and patients. She anticipates increased collaboration among podiatric physicians and other providers in improving patients’ lives. She worked toward all
Podiatric student named Student of the Year Read More
When Dominic Formaro Jr., D.O.’05, FACOS, spoke on campus last November, he laughed that the reason students came to the Ruza Lecture Hall was for the free pizza. The real reasons, however, were students wanted his insights on practicing as
Alumnus shares views on small-town surgical practice Read More
This is the first in a series of scenes from the emergency room, told by an alumnus with a long, distinguished career in emergency medicine. “I have this guy who was working under his monster truck. He hurt his neck.” The day
Miracles are relative Read More
When Chris Hogue, D.P.M.’17, his wife, Katie, their two daughters and Katie’s parents were invited to the December meeting of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Students Association (the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery student government body), they thought it was
This class has class – and heart Read More
Evelyn Agee Celander, M.S.’67, D.Sc., associate professor emerita of biochemistry, died on Nov. 9, 2014, in Des Moines. She was 88. Dr. Celander joined the University faculty in August 1961 after nine years with the biochemistry department of the University
DMU mourns professor emerita Read More
Although Ebola has been around since 1976, it wasn’t until 2014 that this virulent disease was declared a worldwide epidemic. For the first time in history, the death toll from a single outbreak reached into the thousands. Ebola remains a
Ebola: A public health perspective Read More
As president of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) in 1969-1970, Sara “Sally” Sutton, D.O.’53, raised some eyebrows when she invited two DMU students to attend the AAO annual convocation. The unprecedented move also raised interest among students of the
Sutton cookbook supports student learning Read More