Demonstrating our DMU pride This Honor Roll expresses DMU’s deep gratitude toward the people and organizations that contributed financially during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014. These donors help maintain the University as one […]
2013-2014 Honor Roll of Donors 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
What exactly is wrong with America’s health care system, and how can it be fixed? ACCORDING TO THE COMMONWEALTH FUND, a private foundation that seeks to promote a high-performing health care system, the U.S. ranks last among 11 industrialized countries on health
Number one in cost, number 11 in quality Read More
We are in a world of pain. From the prick of our first booster to the aches of arthritis, we experience pain at all ages in a variety of ways. Pain can range from irritating to excruciating, but it always serves a
Des Moines University and the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) have partnered to offer a combined Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health degree. The partnership will allow graduates who want to promote health within
DMU, Drake University partner on Pharm.D., M.P.H. dual degree Read More
As an emergency physician with a national security and public health background (among other things), I probably have a slightly different perspective on the Ebola issue than most folks. From my perspective, there are several lessons to be learned here.
Preventing the spread of Ebola: A how-to for health care workers Read More
Des Moines University has partnered with the Waukee Community School District to provide high school students the opportunity to explore health professions through the Waukee Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS). The first program of its kind in Iowa, Waukee
DMU partners with Waukee Community School District in innovative education program Read More
Des Moines University will honor the achievements and impact of longtime central Iowa developer, entrepreneur and philanthropist William “Bill” C. Knapp at the University’s 11th annual Glanton Minority Scholarship Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 9, at the Meadows Events and Conference
Des Moines University to honor Bill Knapp Oct. 9 at annual Glanton Dinner Read More
Human trafficking is a modern-day slavery, involving victims who are forced, defrauded or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation. An estimated 293,000 U.S. children are at risk of being exploited and trafficked. Des Moines University is holding a series of
Des Moines University series to raise awareness of human trafficking Read More
Take a lap down Grand Avenue with Des Moines University students, faculty, staff and alumni at Run DMU. The annual 5K run/walk kicks off on Friday, September 5, at 6 p.m. in front of the University. Run DMU provides a
Race downtown and back to DMU at seventh annual 5K Read More