Polk County Health Department, like all other health agencies around the country, must adjust its plans for distributing the H1N1 vaccine because of a significantly smaller supply than what was originally projected. Following the guidance of the Centers of Disease
H1N1 update from Polk County Read More
It’s October so you’ve probably seen countless pink ribbons adorning everything from t-shirts to coffee cups. Breast cancer awareness is very important and I believe it’s an issue that has touched everyone in some way. Perhaps you’re able to run
It’s breast cancer awareness month! Read More
Whether you’re a student or staff member you are probably well aware of how many wellness opportunities we have. For those of you in the community or considering attending DMU, check out the following video. Please note that we now
Our wellness program rocks!! Read More
DMU board of trustees names interim president (Des Moines, Iowa) – At noon today in a private session, Des Moines University President Terry E. Branstad announced his retirement to students, staff and faculty. Effective immediately, he is now free to
Des Moines University President Terry Branstad retires Read More
People tell me walking is good for me but sometimes I don’t believe them. (Walking up those three flights of stairs each day to our PA classroom never feels too good when I nearly stop breathing!)However, when I am told
The third annual edition of Abaton, Des Moines University’s literary journal, will be available at World Food Prize (WFP) events this year. This issue bears a global health focus with submissions from alumni, staff, faculty, students and the public. It
DMU literary journal to raise awareness for World Health Organization Read More
It’s October already & that means there’s some spooky fun to be had! I can’t believe it’s October already!! Get out the caramel for your apples and the goodies for lil goblins! Here’s a few Halloween-y events coming up I
Des Moines University is excited to bring Art 4 Health (A4H) to Iowa. A4H is a traveling art exhibit launched by the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland to increase awareness of global women’s health issues and promote the message
International art exhibit coming to Des Moines Read More
The number of students enrolled in global health programs in universities across the United States and Canada has doubled in the past three years. That’s led American universities to expand these programs at an unprecedented rate. The surge also led
New national global health consortium of universities includes DMU Read More
YAY!!!! If you know me you know how much I love to eat & I love outdoor community festivals. Combine them into a FOOD FESTIVAL and you’ve won my heart. One of my FAVORITE outdoor festivals is next weekend –
International delights! Read More
