In addition to providing care in my private primary care practice in Jupiter, FL, I have had the privilege of volunteering care to underserved patients. If you have ever thought of volunteering, I highly recommend it. When I volunteer, it […]
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
DMU students love to pursue volunteer opportunities that tap their clinical skills. Yet the need for appropriate oversight and documentation can create barriers for community medicine projects. So when Kristin Randa, D.O.’18, proposed on-campus training with Prevent Blindness Iowa, the partnership
A vision to volunteer Read More
Des Moines University students are passionate about promoting healthy, active lifestyles to local youth. For several years, the Iowa Medical Society (AMA/IMS) student organization has worked with other student clubs to host “Mission: Active,” an on-campus event geared to inspire kids to
DMU students team up with YMCA for Healthy Kids Day Read More
Intercollegiate rivalries typically revolve around the football field or basketball court. But when Des Moines University and University of Iowa Physician Assistant students face off, it’s in a friendly service-oriented competition. There’s a prize at stake, but the real winner
PA-15 class sets service record Read More