The National Association for Continence estimates that 25 million American adults suffer from incontinence. Many seniors accept it as a part of growing old, but urinary incontinence is not normal and can be cured. Urinary incontinence comes in two forms: […]
Firm up your pelvic floor muscles to fight ‘the urge’ Read More
Rachel Reimer, Ph.D. has been at the helm of the Master of Public Health program for just over six months, but she’s already shaping the future of the program. One of her first priorities after taking over as M.P.H. chair and
M.P.H. program unveils new mission, vision Read More
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
DMU hosts high school health careers class Read More
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have a manual for maneuvering one’s first year of medical school? Imagine possessing a magical tome of wise tips on what to study and how, insights on first-year courses, ways to get involved on campus, how to
Podiatric students serve “Recipes for Success” Read More
When Julie Meachen and Rachel Dunn went digging, so did media outlets around the globe: Both assistant anatomy professors spent part of the summer in Wyoming’s Big Horn Mountains, foraging for fossils as part of major research expeditions. Meachen was featured in stories and
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On December 4, Des Moines University opened its doors to the community and hosted the fifth annual DMU Research Symposium. The Symposium boasted record-breaking participation with over 550 attendees and nearly 70 presenters. Guests included graduate and undergraduate students, residents,
2014 DMU Research Symposium an overwhelming success Read More
Merrell Kauwe earned the award for best poster presentation by a resident at the fifth annual DMU Research Symposium on campus on Dec. 4. He was the presenting author of research titled “Quantification of Rotational Correction Achieved During First Metatarsal Cuneiform
Merrell K. Kauwe, D.P.M.’14 Read More
Des Moines University and Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) have a long-standing relationship that allows DMPS students to visit campus for hands-on experiences in anatomy and other areas. That partnership is about to expand thanks to a $20,000 Innovate Learning
Des Moines Public Schools receive grant to expand partnership with DMU Read More
Thomas “Tom” DeGregory was contemplating enrolling in a Pennsylvania allopathic medical school when friends suggested he explore osteopathic medical institutions. Then a junior high school music teacher, he was soon enrolled at the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, now
Alumni make supporting DMU a family affair Read More
The desire to make an impact, extraordinary surgical expertise and some coincidental DMU connections came together in the past year to save one life and change others. THE DECISION – Early last summer, David Drake, D.O.’83, wrote a letter to
Much more than a sum of parts Read More
