For her capstone project required for DMU’s master of public health degree, Mandy Ivanov chose to focus on a “personal interest” and local health issue: the breastfeeding challenges faced by Hispanic mothers enrolled in the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) […]
M.P.H. student receives “engaged research” scholarship Read More
Race toward downtown, take a lap around the Pappajohn Sculpture Park and run back uphill to the Des Moines University campus at Run DMU. The eighth annual event kicks off on Friday, September 11, at 5:45 p.m. with pre-race stretching
Dash down Grand and back to DMU in University’s annual 5K Read More
On March 12, 2015, around 1 p.m., I was in an organic chemistry lab synthesizing nylon, in despair after checking the mid-term physics grades. As I was contemplating my chances of getting into medical school, I got an e-mail from
Cultural challenges inspire aspirations Read More
Taunts and teasing did not deter students from dropping their deans into the dunk tank at the second annual DMU Palooza. One by one, the University’s three deans —Jodi Cahalan, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.S., PA-C, DFAAPA (College of Health Sciences) ; J.D. Polk, D.O.,
Students step right up to dunk their deans at DMU Palooza Read More
The University’s annual DMU Day at the Fair is the rare opportunity for the public to experience osteopathic manual medicine (OMM) within a horseshoe’s throw of corn dogs, country singers and miniature ponies. On the first Sunday of the Iowa State Fair, Des
DMU Day: a family af-Fair Read More
Back to school time means back to sports for kids of all ages. Participating in a sport always brings a risk of injury, none more serious than head injuries. A serious blow to the head can shake the brain around
Spotting the signs of a concussion Read More
Students pursuing a bachelor of science degree in health sciences (B.S.) in Drake University’s College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences now have the opportunity to also earn a master’s degree of health care administration (M.H.A.) at Des Moines University. This
New “3+2” option lets Drake students earn M.H.A. at DMU Read More
With their first year behind them, second-year podiatric medicine students reflected on their initial year of medical school and mined their experiences for words of wisdom to share with the fresh batch of students on campus. This post was adapted
Mobilizing community leaders, businesses, organizations, public officials and other citizens is key to promoting healthy lives, improving education and helping people achieve financial stability. That’s the “collective impact model” embraced by the United Way of Central Iowa and its three Community Impact
President Franklin to lead United Way of Central Iowa Health Cabinet Read More
Older adults are at increased risk for a variety of foot and ankle issues. Decreases in circulation and sensation, wounds, bunions, hammertoes, skin and nail disorders and degenerative joint disease are all common in the aging population. These conditions have
Early detection key in preventing foot and ankle complications for seniors Read More