For 24 hours, DMU alumni, employees, students and friends from across the nation came together to invest in the University’s mission: During One Day for DMU, from noon to noon April 27-28, 262 donors contributed a total of $175,807. These […]
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At age 18, Emily Willmann was at her job as a lifeguard at a local swimming pool when she and her colleagues realized the assisted living facility nearby was on fire. They ran to the scene and began pulling people
Emily Willmann named COM Student of the Year Read More
With the current situation regarding COVID-19, schools are closed and extracurricular activities are cancelled, but this doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to encourage our children and teens to soak up the sun and stay physically active! Keep yourself and
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As a student in DMU’s osteopathic medical program, Logan Kolb, D.O.’16, recalls listening to EM Basic, a podcast about emergency medicine by Steve Carroll, D.O., an assistant professor at Emory University’s School of Medicine. That was one of the experiences
Alumnus creates dermatology podcast Read More
Summer sun is here, and as we lather on the sunscreen to keep our skin safe, we can also reap the benefits of giving ourselves a little more Vitamin D. Why is Vitamin D important for your health? Vitamin D
Catch some rays: The role of Vitamin D in a healthy lifestyle Read More
Amid all the disturbing news relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, here’s some good news: Members of Des Moines University’s osteopathic medicine and podiatric medicine and surgery Class of 2020 achieved very high placement rates in the national residency match this
DMU D.O., D.P.M. students are ready to serve as nation’s new residents Read More
Alex Harms says it took him “a long time to find physical therapy”; as an undergraduate, he expected to pursue a career in mental health clinical work. Now, however, the second-year student in DMU’s doctor of physical therapy (D.P.T.) program
DMU D.P.T. student awarded IPTA scholarship Read More
During this uncertain, scary, and stressful time it is important to stay physically active and stick to a healthy routine. The Government currently recommends that adults get 2.5-5 hours of moderate physical activity per week, including cardio. With gyms closed
Staying Fit While Staying at Home Read More
As an undergraduate at Oregon State University, Ben Bogert majored in athletic training. He loved the field but realized it might not fit well with his hopes to have a family and optimal work-life balance. He began eyeing a career
Ben Bogert named DMU CPMS Student of the Year Read More
As a physical therapist, it’s natural that I would promote exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. This isn’t because I really like exercise (which I do), but because exercise affects every system of the body in a positive way—it
Exercises for Osteoporosis–My Favorite Topic! Read More