Des Moines University awarded 472 degrees in nine programs at the 116th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 28. Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated the graduates throughout the weekend with banquets, awards and a campus picnic. Check out the photos of […]
Celebrating the Class of 2016 Read More
Kathy Mercuris, PT, D.H.S., associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, was selected as a 2016-2017 Iowa Campus Compact Engaged Scholar Faculty Fellow. The fellowship provides an opportunity for faculty interested in developing and expanding their engaged scholarship practice. Mercuris is developing a
Mercuris named Iowa Campus Compact Faculty Fellow Read More
Des Moines University students took over the Iowa State Capitol on April 13 for “DMU Day on the Hill.” Throughout the afternoon, DMU students performed blood pressure checks for legislators, staff and visitors in the Capitol rotunda. It was a
DMU students head for the Hills Read More
It’s no surprise that weight loss is the number one New Year’s resolution. After weeks of filling up on holiday treats and family feasts, we all feel like we need to make healthier choices. But there are a limited number
Stick to your New Year’s resolutions by monitoring your body composition Read More
There’s a new course offered at Des Moines University, but registration is closed to anyone older than 18. Twelve high schoolers meet daily in Ryan Hall 281 from noon to 2:30 p.m. for Exploration of Health Sciences and Medicine through
When you think of exercise, what comes to mind? Sweat. Heavy breathing. Sore muscles. Tai chi offers none of that. Instead, it offers focus, coordination and pain-free motions, along with numerous health benefits. Tai chi is a Chinese martial art
Tai chi: Ancient martial art fights stress and chronic conditions Read More
Lori Graff remembers eating food from the animals raised on her family’s farm and getting fresh milk from a neighbor. But that’s not an experience shared by her children, who’s meals are more likely to come from the Hy-Vee where
Food Day spreads a message of sustainability Read More
Des Moines University is offering free health screenings to adults 50 and older at its annual Senior Health Fair on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. to noon. DMU students, faculty and clinicians will administer the screenings and interpret the
DMU health fair offers free check-ups to seniors Nov. 7 Read More
On October 10, 374 first-year students took the first step on their journey to clinical practice, receiving their first white coat. The white coat signifies the excellence and caring demanded of those entering health care professions. The annual rite of passage emphasizes
DMU issues the next wave of white coats Read More
It was a beautiful football Saturday at Drake Stadium on October 3 as Des Moines University and Drake University Law School renewed their rivalry in the Malpractice Bowl. DMU split the games, with the women’s team winning 19-0 and the men’s
Women prevail, men fail in annual Malpractice Bowl Read More