Rule number one: Avoid starting one.
Tom Wicks, D.P.M.’94, a podiatric physician in Chickasha, OK, is a volunteer firefighter and chief medical officer for the third-largest fire department and the largest volunteer department in the state.
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Sharing and enhancing knowledge are what members of the DMU community are all about, and not only in medicine and health care. In fact, DMU alumni, students, faculty and staff know how to do all kinds of useful and interesting things that can help you lead a happier, longer life and amaze others. Whether you want to stay safe, lose belly flab, impress your colleagues, feed a big crowd at a party or be the life of it, you’ll find all the how-tos you need on the following pages.
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This Saturday, April 17, noon – 6 p.m., is Craft Saturday!! It’s a really cool indie art & craft fair. Check it out at the Fourth St. Theatre (216 4th St) next to Java Joe’s in the Court Avenue District.
The physician assistant class of 2012 isn’t even on campus yet, but applications open today, April 14, for the class of 2013 (which will start classes in June of 2011). The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies is a
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The 2010 Des Moines University Glanton Scholarship Dinner October 14 at the Meadows at Prairie Meadows will honor Iowa’s former governor, Robert D. Ray. Money raised from ticket sales and donations increases the endowment for the scholarship named for The
Annual DMU dinner in October will honor Gov. Robert Ray Read More
New state-of-the-art equipment in DMU Clinic’s radiology department provides benefits to patients, health care providers and researchers.
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Wetting one’s pants after sneezing. Discomfort while sitting. Painful intercourse. Millions of women are believed to suffer these and other pelvic floor disorders along with the physical, emotional and social nightmares they create. Many suffer silently, too embarrassed to discuss these issues even with their physicians.
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Often when victims of domestic violence flee for safety they have nothing but what they’re currently wearing. The FreeStore is designed to help them start fresh by providing what’s needed to setup a new home. As you’re spring cleaning out
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Middle school and high school athletes from Des Moines and surrounding areas can receive a free sports physical on May 1 at Des Moines University. Des Moines University (DMU) has offered free sports physicals to local children for years. This
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If you are pre-med, or considering a career in health care and would like to learn more about podiatric medicine, check out our Summer Podiatry Preview program, June 24-25! We are accepting applications from students right now, and the deadline
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