Wordless Wednesday: Mission achieved
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Promoting cultural competence
When asked by prospective students what it is about DMU that should impress them, I always bring up the quality of the students. It’s not just that we are more diverse than we might seem at first glance, with surprising
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On a mission to get active
Thanks to the work of some awesome student groups, we have a new tradition on campus. If you have kids in elementary school, mark your calendars! The first Saturday in May will now be known as ‘Kids’ Health Day’. Mission:
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OMM for all
Back, hip or neck pain? Get a FREE osteopathic manual treatment from Des Moines University at OMM Community Night taking place tonight in the Student Education Center from 6-8 p.m. Learn how osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) is used to evaluate and treat
Mental and emotional well-being
Today is day 5 of National Public Health Week 2012! Below, members of DMU’s Master of Public Health Student Club discuss today’s theme: mental and emotional well-being. Why focus on mental and emotional well-being? Many mental health disorders are preventable
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Reproductive and sexual health
Today is day 4 of National Public Health Week 2012! Our awesome Master of Public Health Student Club (MPHSC) members have a number of activities in the works – see below – to promote health across communities and population. MPHSC
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Make A Difference By Walking
DMU will join the American Heart Association in celebrating National Walking Day! It’s a day to challenge ourselves and our nation to get heart healthy, get fit and fight the number one killer of Americans – Heart Disease. Come together
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A healthier America begins today: Join the movement!
The American Public Health Association and public health professionals around the country are focusing on prevention and wellness during this year’s National Public Health Week. “Every year, chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes are responsible for millions
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