David Marker, Ph.D., who served as Des Moines University president from March 1, 1994, to Jan. 31, 1996, died May 1, 2016, in Philadelphia. He was 78. Born in Atlantic, IA, Dr. Marker earned his bachelor’s degree in physics and
DMU mourns former president Read More
If you’re going to Washington to secure the support of elected officials, there’s strength in numbers with a single voice. That’s the strategy behind the Greater Des Moines Partnership’s annual D.C. fly-in. Throughout the three-day visit, nearly 200 local leaders
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Kathy Mercuris, PT, D.H.S., associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, was selected as a 2016-2017 Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Scholar Faculty Fellow. The fellowship provides an opportunity for faculty interested in developing and expanding their engaged scholarship practice. Mercuris is developing a
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Pelvic pain during pregnancy is a common occurrence. Approximately 20 percent of women have pelvic girdle pain at some point during their pregnancy. Pelvic pain is most frequently located in the front over the pubic bone, below the stomach or
Ease the pains of pregnancy Read More
Sleep deprivation is something of a badge of courage for medical students, residents and providers who are expected to study and work around the clock. But pulling an all-nighter has health and wellness hazards, as a recent event at Des Moines
DMU joins HuffPo “Sleep Revolution” Read More
Those who are old enough would remember the disco band from the 70 s called “Faith Hope and Charity.” Their only hit that I can remember was entitled “To Each His Own” which described how we should not try to
Faith, Hope, and Charity Read More
Des Moines University’s faculty and staff commit themselves every day, making the University the best it can be for students, departments, academic programs and the DMU community at large. On top of their daily efforts, they go a step further
DMU Employees show they are DMU PROUD Read More
Physical therapy is a key component of rehabilitation from any orthopedic surgery. Whether it’s a total joint procedure or a less invasive arthroscopic procedure, physical therapy is vital to optimizing your recovery and restoring you to full function. Rehabbing after
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Last summer, Julie Meachen, Ph.D., found herself up close and personal with a pack of large, aggressive predators with bone-crushing jaws. It was a heart-racing experience, but in a good way: She and her research colleagues are the first to
DMU professor reveals unexpected wolf in continental U.S. Read More
The phrase “stop drop and roll” refers to a procedure taught by the fire department to individuals so that they can survive a fire and avoid burns. It is a protective maneuver which has saved lives. Perhaps an extreme parallel
Stop, Rock, and Rejuvenate! Read More
