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 […]
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Des Moines University’s master’s degree programs in public health and health care administration equip individuals to become leaders in diverse roles that improve the health of individuals, communities and populations on local, regional and even global levels. To effectively equip
New DMU department expands degree options Read More
Des Moines University was inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame on April 13 as part of National Volunteer Week celebration activities across the country. Governor Terry Branstad presented the award to DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin in recognition of
DMU receives highest state honor for volunteerism Read More
The word friendship is used liberally to describe many of our relationships with those we have encountered and interacted with from our early days in elementary school to high school, through college, into adulthood. We all typically have friends at
Friends Are Like Stars! Read More
First-, second- and third-year physical therapy students made DMU proud by providing recovery services to more than 150 runners participating in the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half-marathon on Oct. 18. Tyler Wishau, D.P.M.’14, participated in the half-marathon while juggling
Ultrasound — a technology that uses high-frequency sound waves to make images of organs and structures in the body — can give health care providers in-depth insights into their patients’ conditions without using invasive procedures or ionizing radiation, as X-rays and CT
Students lead ultrasound workshop Read More
At the recent meeting, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Board of Trustees decided that the deadline for AOA members to meet the 2013-2015 CME requirements would be extended through May 31, 2016. AOA members will have the option to apply
AOA 2013-2015 CME deadline extended Read More
Daryl Steiner, D.O.’75, leader of a hospital’s center designed specifically to care for abused kids, leaves with pride By Nick Glunt, Akron Beacon Journal staff writer Dr. Daryl Steiner’s colleagues at Akron Children’s Hospital have called him a pioneer and
Child abuse evaluation doctor retiring after 40 years with Akron Children’s Hospital Read More
As a high school student, Catherine “CJ” Koozer worked at Camp Courageous, a facility near Monticello, IA, for children and adults with disabilities. Last year, she joined pediatricians from Des Moines’ Blank Children’s Hospital for 10 days of treating poor
Compassionate care, with a business edge Read More
Since its founding in 1898, DMU has emphasized respect for all persons, meeting the health needs of underserved populations and giving students opportunities to learn from and serve people of different backgrounds. In more recent years, it has incorporated inclusiveness
DMU, President Franklin recognized for civil rights efforts Read More