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
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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
“I know you want a history of me rather than that of the University,” said William Dyche, Ph.D., when DMU Magazine came knocking on his Ryan Hall office door, “but I find the two hard to separate.” That statement aptly
Leaving behind big shoes and a better DMU Read More
Beyond the necessities for survival, is there any more fundamental human need than to connect with others through stories? They let us feel kinship, experience emotion, and understand or challenge the people and world around us. Stories let us learn, share, get angry, become motivated, understand difference and appreciate community.
The Power of Story in Healing Read More
The 2014-2015 school year is just around the corner. Parents should be reminded of the State of Iowa requirement that all students entering 7th grade and born after September 15, 2000 must provide proof of an adolescent Tdap booster vaccination.
DMU faculty, staff and students got a peek at the newly wrapped Mobile Health Clinic at an open house reception highlighting the community resource. Coined the “Purple People Treater” by Dr. Polk, a DMU Mobile Clinic Advisory Committee member, the
The Mobile Clinic gets a makeover Read More