In my three years as DMU’s community and public affairs manager, I’ve admired students for their selfless giving of time and talent to our community, but all through the pandemic they really stepped up. They were juggling not only tests […]
DMU students work to ease pandemic’s burden on community Read More
On Feb. 1, 2021, the state of Iowa expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include those 65 and older. Previously, only health care workers were eligible to receive the sought-after COVID-19 vaccine. As expected, thousands of Iowans 65 and older
Hope, one call at a time Read More
On Friday, Feb. 12, on what was forecast to be one of our coldest days of the year, the Polk County Health Department (PCHD) was once again prepared to deliver the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in its drive-thru clinic with a
A day at the Polk County Health drive-thru clinic Read More
Des Moines University continues to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals. This extends beyond DMU faculty, staff and students into our local health care community, which is particularly important
Social determinants of health and STD prevention: a CDC perspective Read More
Des Moines University is helping ensure local students have a healthy start to the school year by offering free back-to-school physicals. Jumpstart, presented in collaboration with the Polk County Health Department, Des Moines Public Schools and other community organizations, will
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The 2014-2015 school year is just around the corner. Parents should be reminded of the State of Iowa requirement that all students entering 7th grade and born after September 15, 2000 must provide proof of an adolescent Tdap booster vaccination.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. On July 27, it took a village to help kids stay active: Des Moines University, the Polk County (IA) Health Department and other local agencies partnered to provide free school
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Des Moines University, the Polk County Health Department and other local agencies are partnering to provide free school physicals and a variety of other health services on Saturday, July 27, at East High School, 815 East 13th Street, Des Moines.
Free school physicals, health services for K-12 students at annual health fair Read More
Fall means many things in Iowa: cooler days and nights, the start of a new school year, and the broad beautiful spectrum of colors from the surrounding trees and landscape. But here at Des Moines University it also means many
Calling all volunteers: students and providers! Read More
Have you noticed how many people have been sick this winter? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the number of influenza cases is higher than normal at this time of year, and that the most common strain
Get a (flu) shot, take a survey Read More