If you don’t believe climate change is having a negative impact on America’s Heartland, ask Des Moines Mayor Frank Cownie. In 2008, he and local leaders across Iowa had to respond to a so-called 500-year flood. Two years later, parts […]
Thirty-four Des Moines University students are heading for warmer weather for spring break. Unlike your traditional spring breaker, these students are going south to provide health care services to the less fortunate. Twenty-four students from DMU’s osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine
DMU sending care teams near and far for spring break Read More
Get fit in just 30 minutes a day! Improve your health 10 minutes at a time! Those are not slogans from the latest fitness gimmick, but actual recommendations issued by the federal government to help Americans improve their health and
Walk, lift and stretch your way to optimal fitness Read More
They work in different roles in health care and represent different eras of Des Moines University alumni, but the 2015 DMU Alumni of the Year share a deep commitment to service to their professions, their patients and their medical alma
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“Mucus, phlegm” in Latin. Ancient anatomists thought the pituitary produced the mucous secretions of the nose. The pituitary is a pea-sized gland hanging from a stalk on the undersurface of the brain. It is well protected in a bony depression,
Anatomy word of the month: pituitary Read More
“I don’t need a doctor, I’m fine.” “I don’t want to take time off work.” “It will get better in a couple days.” Men make a lot of excuses to avoid a visit to the doctor’s office. According to a
Regular check-ups are key to preventing top killers of men Read More
Julie Cravens, M.S.P.T., is a physical therapist in the Dallas area who has worked in management roles the past 11 years. She chose to pursue her doctorate in physical therapy, motivated by the American Physical Therapy Association’s 2020 vision as
Embracing an ever-changing health care environment Read More
Mini Med ISS the 2015 “Mini Med School” session, a popular public lecture series hosted by Des Moines University, kicked off with a surprise message to attendees straight from the International Space Station. Dr. J.D. Polk, dean of DMU’s College of
Mini Med School blasts off Read More
This post is part of the Online Faculty Technology Series. One way of assessing your students’ participation might be through looking at their discussion activity. In D2L Brightspace, you can view each students’ discussion statistics for each forum and topic
With much support and encouragement, Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., journeyed down a path that was beyond her expectations. Despite challenges of self-doubt and trepidation, she has been able to overcome and achieve success in life and her career. After obtaining her
DMU president authors leadership book Read More