Five thousand, one hundred and sixty-seven athletes finished races during the IMT Des Moines Marathon this October. A lucky 124 of these athletes visited the Des Moines University Recovery Zone where DMU students, faculty and staff came together to aid
DMU offers interprofessional treatment in IMT Marathon’s Recovery Zone Read More
OK, so it’s actually Thursday morning, Nov. 4, 2021. The world is in its 21st month of a global COVID-19 pandemic. So… what’s there to cheer about? This week, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the CDC director
It’s a dark and chilly night in November, so why am I cheering? Read More
Cole Wesselman, D.O.’23, M.H.A.’23, completed an eight-week virtual internship with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during July and August 2021. He was selected to participate in this internship as part of the Department of Global Health’s Distinguished
DMU student works to foster public understanding of aspects of climate change Read More
I have done my own research, as many have popularly used the phrase. I have read, and I understand the scientific studies around this illness and the vaccines. I had COVID-19. And I had been fully vaccinated. It is a
While students on medical rotations rarely experience a dull moment, Joe Herba’s internal medicine rotation in a McHenry County, IL, hospital was adrenaline-filled from day one – or, for Joe, from his first night shift. Five individuals came in after
Welcome to my rotation: internal medicine Read More
Spend your morning with DMU on Saturday, Nov. 6, for a veritable health and wellness smorgasbord – the University’s “50 & Better” Virtual Health Fair. The free online event, which begins at 8 a.m. CST, offers a wealth of information
Gain health insights at DMU’s 50 & Better Virtual Health Fair Nov. 6 Read More
The short answer is yes. Last year, the CDC put out several updates about the vaccination and included the research safety of getting more than one vaccine at the same time as the COVID shot. Like many things in medicine,
Is it safe to get the flu shot and the covid shot at the same time? Read More
One of the seemingly countless big steps in pursuing medical degrees and careers is landing a medical residency, the multi-year postgraduate training that individuals undertake after earning their medical degrees. During a recent week in October, several graduates of DMU’s
Got questions about residency? These DMU alumni have answers Read More
On a recent October evening, several students gathered in the Bako Laboratory in the Student Education Center on the DMU campus – not to discuss physiology or anatomy, but instead to paint colorful depictions of medical diagnoses. The event was
Medical Humanities Society fosters “personal growth outside the classroom” Read More
The mythical warrior Achilles was said to have been dipped in the River Styx up to his heel, granting him near-invulnerability. Our Achilles tendon reflects this hero, being the largest and strongest tendon in our body, responsible for providing power,
How To Prevent Achilles Injuries in Athletes and Runners Read More
