This week, the Des Moines University community will welcome to campus students in the master of health care administration (MHA) program’s inaugural executive residency. These on-campus programs, each of approximately five days, will immerse students in real-world scenarios that integrate […]
Welcome to our MHA executive residency students! Read More
La Clinica de la Esperanza is excited to announce that they have expanded to meet the needs of their growing community and would like to invite everyone to view their new location on the Des Moines University Campus! La Clinica
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Simon Geletta, Ph.D., associate professor in the M.P.H. program, and Carolyn Beverly, M.D., assistant professor in the M.P.H. Program, were recently awarded a $10,000 grant from the Polk County Community Development Program. The funding was granted to increase awareness among
DMU researchers awarded grant from Polk County Read More
If you are anywhere near my desk recently, that’s what you’ve been hearing. As long summer days turn into crisp fall nights, I know this dreaded season is upon me – fall allergy season. I’m not the only one suffering
Achoo, sniffle, sniffle Read More
Let’s do a graceful sun salutation for September: It’s National Yoga Month. I have enjoyed adding to my workouts this form of exercise, which incorporates measured breathing, balance, flexibility, balance and relaxation through a variety of poses, or asanas. According
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Most anatomical terms are descriptive in Latin or Greek. However, “Eustachian” doesn’t mean anything. It is a term called an eponym. Traditionally, in anatomy the person who first discovered or described an anatomical structure was honored by having that structure
Anatomy word of the month: Eustachian tube Read More
Early in August, Annie Losinske and Sarah Barnett, members of the DMU Physician Assistant Class of 2014, realized last week was going to be a tough one for the class, with two big exams on the schedule. Capping off the
They got spirit, yes they do Read More
Registration is underway for the best 5K in the world – Run DMU. Run DMU is a 5K run/walk that supports Des Moines University’s commitment to health and wellness in the community with all proceeds going to educational offerings at