While many factors affect health care equity, disparities based on race that target communities of color are consistently reported in the management of many diseases. For example, blacks receive a lower standard of care than whites when being treated for […]
Racism and health inequity: What can we do about it? Read More
They’re young, energetic and determined to make a positive difference: The Chronicle of Philanthropy identified 40 individuals under 40 who are “trailblazers crafting innovative new approaches to entrenched problems.” One of them is Stephanie Greiner, DMU’s chief development officer. She’s
DMU staffer named on “40 under 40” philanthropy list Read More
Noreen O’Shea, D.O.’84, FAAFP, readily admits she was “scared” about joining the DMU family medicine program in March 2014, but in the time since she’s aptly applied the wisdom of Lucille Ball to “face your fear and it will disappear.”
Walking the path with patients, students Read More
Through his life and leadership, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others, an appreciation of diversity and active community participation. DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., has worked to follow his example
DMU President Franklin honored with MLK Jr. Award Read More
LAST YEAR Kevin Klisares was on a turkey-hunting trip near Lake Rathbun in south central Iowa when he began to feel strange. Because he and his companions didn’t recognize the signs of what was happening to him, he didn’t go to
A gift of gratitude for Stroke Camp Read More
By Steve Lindsley, The Umpqua Post Much has been made of a recent addition to the Lower Umpqua Hospital District staff in Reedsport, OR. It turns out Stephanie Casey, D.O.’12, also has a connection with the Olympics. Casey was a
The doctor of race walking Read More
Working as a paramedic and volunteer firefighter in the Washington, DC, area gave Tommy Eales a passion for emergency medicine. “I saw a fair share of different medical calls. It was really fun working with the physicians,” says the third-year
Promoting the positives of emergency medicine 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
Cynthia James was working on public health issues years before they were considered “public health.” Now a student in DMU’s master of public health program, James delved into farm policy issues as a member of two congressional staffs before President
Student pairs public health and preparedness Read More
DMU Alumni Relations works year-round to engage, connect, and celebrate alumni on campus, where you live, and online. We’ve recently implemented DMU Connect so that we can keep in touch with you. Once logged in, you can update your contact information,
Endless benefits for DMU alums Read More