In an effort to promote physical activity and fight obesity, Des Moines University students are holding the Mission: Active health fair, a free event for kids on Saturday, May 5. The second annual health fair will be held from 9 […]
Second annual kids health fair offers fitness activities, teaches healthy habits Read More
I admit they are cute. The temptation to take one home is hard to resist. I’m talking about the little bundles of fluff that show up this time of year in garden centers, pet stores, feed stores and farm and
Peeps, pets and backyard chickens Read More
We are extremely lucky here at Des Moines University to be located in such a great neighborhood. Of course we all have our favorite local spots, but one of my all-time faves is the Des Moines Art Center located just
Des Moines University has invited Dr. Jim Withers, pioneer in an emerging field known as “street medicine,” to speak to students and faculty at noon on Monday, April 23, in the Student Education Center Auditorium, 3300 Grand Avenue. The event
Speaker to share experiences of taking medicine to the streets Read More
What are you afraid of? When he turned 50, Karl Pillemer, a gerontologist and professor at Cornell University, became increasingly anxious about aging and what began to feel like “imminent death.” Then, as the Washington Post recently reported, “he had
I’m a fan of our own DMU Magazine, and the spring issue is no exception. It showcases great ideas and writing about our work here in the areas of obesity and nutrition. At DMU, we have scientists, scholars and students
Out-of-this-world research Read More
The public is invited to learn about and experience first-hand the benefits of osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) at Des Moines University’s annual OMM Community Night on April 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Education Center, 3300 Grand
Open house offers free treatments, knowledge about osteopathic manual medicine Read More
The Community Ambassador Program (CAP) at Des Moines University offers area students – grade school through college – opportunities to learn about various health and medical topics and issues. Schools and classes that participated in CAP in recent months include
Community Ambassador Program – Spring 2012 Read More
In my mind it is never too early to start thinking about the Iowa State Fair, so it is fitting that the 2012 Grandstand act tickets go on sale this Saturday, April 14. Grandstand line-up: Thursday, August 9: TobyMac with special guests