Truth be told, we’ve actually had a rather mild winter here in Iowa this year, but within the last week it has started to look a little more familiar. With more snow in the forecast and lower temps ahead, some […]
Beat the winter blues Read More
One day as my focus faded from studying, I thought about how much I had been sitting that day, and how many hours I spend sitting every day. After logging in eight hours of sleep (if I am lucky), I
An ounce of prevention: sitting is the silent killer Read More
Did you ever wonder how people stay healthy into old age? Or how you can establish good nutrition habits? This year’s Mini Medical School at Des Moines University will answer these questions and more! Beginning February 7, DMU will show
Learn to live a happier, healthier life at DMU’s Mini Medical School Read More
For a truly effective work-out, I think music is as important as a full water bottle and a good pair of tennis shoes. Music does more than take one’s mind off one’s burning muscles, though: Neuroscientist Robert Zatorre recently told
Bang your head, work your body Read More
You attend rigorous classes daily, study for hours on end, and when you aren’t in class or studying you are trying to catch a few z’s. So this weekend, why not indulge a little bit. Instead of snuggling up to
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Des Moines University campus and clinic is closed today.
Celebrate MLK’s life and achievements Read More
DMU has the perfect way for pre-med students to get a head start… The DMU Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars Program (Health P.A.S.S.) gives them a taste of what it’s like to be a student in osteopathic medicine, podiatric
Foster (maiden name Augustin) and Foster were married on September 3, 2011. Megan is a physical therapist with Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn, and Ryan is a physical therapist with Spooner Physical Therapy. The couple resides and works in Scottsdale, AZ.
Megan M. Foster, D.P.T.’11, and Ryne L. Foster, D.P.T.’09 Read More
I attended Luther College in Decorah, IA. My favorite part of my job/residency is acquiring new cutting-edge techniques and knowledge about the medical, podiatric and orthopedic fields on a daily basis. While training at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, residents receive top-quality on- and off-service rotations in which we work side by side with residents and attending […]
Alumni spotlight: Kyle T. Pearson, D.P.M., M.H.A.’11 Read More
