Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences has launched a new epidemiology concentration in its Master of Public Health program, becoming the only university in Iowa to offer the concentration fully online.
Des Moines University Launches Iowa’s Only Online Epidemiology Concentration Read More
A growing public health crisis is flowing through Iowa’s rivers and taps. Jason Semprini, PhD, MPP, assistant professor of public health at DMU, is studying the link between nitrate contamination in drinking water, rising cancer rates and pregnancy-related outcomes across the state.
When Water Turns Toxic Read More
Gabrielle Hammond, D.O.’27, M.P.H.’27, has been named a recipient of the 2025 U.S. Public Health Service Physicians Professional Advisory Committee Excellence in Public Health Award.
DMU Dual Degree Student Earns National Award for Public Health Impact Read More
At the 2025 Commencement Ceremony, DMU honored four faculty members achieving emeriti status for their lasting contributions to the university community.
Once a Professor, Always a Mentor Read More
Over 400 DMU graduates received their degrees in medicine and health sciences at the university’s 125th Commencement Ceremony on May 30, 2025.
DMU Graduates Over 400 Health Care Professionals During 125th Commencement Ceremony Read More
In fields historically dominated by men, women like Rebecca Shaw, M.D., FACOG, and Rebecca Goldsmith, M.P.H.’13, are breaking barriers and leading the way in medicine and public health.
Empowering Women in Health Care Read More
Murray Goldstein, D.O.’50, M.P.H., embraced osteopathic medicine when few others did — leaving a lasting impact on the profession.
A Trailblazer in the Field Read More
DMU and Drake University have expanded their existing partnership to offer more opportunities for medical and health sciences education across the Des Moines metro.
DMU Expands Partnership With Drake Offering More Access to Medical Education in Iowa Read More
DMU research reveals alarming rise in preventable HPV-associated cancers in rural America, highlighting vaccination gaps and urgent need for public health action.
DMU Research Uncovers Rise in HPV-Associated Cancer in Rural America Read More
DMU expands global health rotations to Italy, Greece and Sri Lanka, offering students hands-on experience in more diverse health care settings.