Wordless Wednesday: little costumed creatures
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50 and better
Des Moines University’s annual Senior Health Fair is a day packed with health screenings, vendor information; give away items, demonstrations, food, and more! Whether you’re looking to improve your health, extend your life, or plan for the future, the Senior
Should “meatless Monday” be every day?
I have mixed feelings when it comes to meat. I grew up on a family farm where my parents raised cattle, hogs and chickens, most of which ended up on someone’s plate (including ours). While I understand people who consider
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M.H.A. program receives candidate status from CAHME
The Master’s of Health Care Administration (M.H.A.) program has been approved for candidate status by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The 2013-2014 academic year will serve as a self-study year as part of the process to
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Halloween on parade
Mark your calendars for a scary good time! DMU’s annual Kiddy Halloween Party is scheduled for next Monday, October 28 from 4 – 5:30 p.m. in the SEC Commons. Dress the little ones up for a dry run before Beggar’s
Finding your balance
Have you ever fallen? Do you ever feel unsteady or unsure of your balance? Statistics show that of people over the age of 65, 30% will fall in one year and of those 80 years or older, 50% will fall
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Celebrate Food Day with food for thought
Food Day is a national celebration and a movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. DMU students will mark the year-round campaign with a special event to spark mindfulness about what we put in our mouths. This Thursday, Oct. 24,
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Roberta Wattleworth recognized for contributions to COMLEX-USA
Roberta Wattleworth, D.O., M.H.A., M.P.H., FACOFP, professor in the College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recognized by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) for her contributions to the case and exam development of COMLEX-USA. Wattleworth participated in meetings to
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Health care leaders to hold ‘A Healthy Discussion’ at DMU
Des Moines University and the Partnership for Better Health are again hosting a series of forums tackling critical health topics. The series, titled “A Healthy Discussion,” returns to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Iowa. Iowa’s health
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