Beth Culross, Ph.D., RN, GCNS-BS, CHSE, has been named the inaugural director of the Des Moines University Regional Simulation Center at 3200 Grand, a groundbreaking initiative designed to address critical health care workforce challenges.
Des Moines University Names Regional Simulation Center Director Read More
Des Moines University will establish a new regional simulation center at DMU’s 3200 Grand Avenue campus with a $5 million contribution from the Polk County Board of Supervisors.
Polk County Contributes $5 Million to Support Health Care Workforce Needs Read More
How do you harness the enthusiasm of an energetic middle-school girl and direct it toward science? Let her cradle a human heart in her hands. How do you open a grade-school girl’s eyes to a career in health care? Let her run
Girls in Science Day connects kids to health concepts and careers Read More
It seems like a normal Friday morning in Muhammad Spocter’s neuroanatomy lab. Students are in their seats, intently listening to Spocter’s instructions before delving into the day’s objective: floating tiny tissue samples in slides to later be stained and analyzed
High schoolers help advance canine brain research Read More
The typical Des Moines University student holds at least a bachelor’s degree, but on Saturday, March 28, the halls of our graduate health sciences school were abuzz with pint-sized potential podiatrists, physical therapists, pharmacists and more. Girls in Science Day,
Girls in Science Day promotes health care careers to kids Read More
Des Moines University and Des Moines Public Schools (DMPS) have a long-standing relationship that allows DMPS students to visit campus for hands-on experiences in anatomy and other areas. That partnership is about to expand thanks to a $20,000 Innovate Learning
Des Moines Public Schools receive grant to expand partnership with DMU Read More
This fall, Des Moines University embarked on a “Pathways to Success” partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa and Des Moines Public Schools. The program connects local schools with corporations and institutions to match employees and mentees for structured in-school
DMU partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Pathways to Success’ Program Read More
Students and staff at Hanawalt Elementary in Des Moines raced around their new track at a “ribbon-running” ceremony on September 23. The renovated recreation area, designed to serve both the school and the community, includes a three-lane track, resurfaced play
M.P.H. program helps launch Community Recess Initiative in Des Moines Read More