When Des Moines University received a 2019 award in the large workplace category from Iowa’s Healthiest State Initiative in February, it also got a $1,000 prize to contribute toward a health and wellness-related project. The University recently donated the money […]
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As a medical and health sciences institution, Des Moines University emphasizes holistic health and wellness in its eight graduate degree programs and in its on-campus clinic. The comprehensiveness of its wellness program landed the University the 2019 Healthiest State Large
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Des Moines University’s wellness program is a source of pride (and a great way to sweat) for our students and employees. Launched nearly 30 years ago, the program in 2009 became the first and only college or university in the
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Based upon recent awards as well as broad utilization by DMU students and employees, the University’s wellness program is in excellent health. In April, DMU received a 2014 Healthy Iowa College or University Award, along with the University of Northern
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Iowans across the state have shown their support for the Healthiest State Initiative by the hundreds of thousands! In both 2011 and 2012, nearly 300,000 Iowans participated in 1-kilometer walks to show that we’re ready for a healthier Iowa. We’re
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1-K. Hundreds of feet. Last year, we walked for a healthier Iowa. This year, to celebrate our progress we’re doing it again! Join us in front of the Academic Center on Wednesday, October 3 for this year’s Healthiest State Walk.
Des Moines University invites our neighbors and community to join our Start Somewhere Walk on Friday, October 7, at noon. Starting at the Academic Center, 3440 Grand Avenue, the one-mile route will head west on Grand Avenue to 42nd Street
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