My two-week global health rotation in St. Lucia was an amazing experience. I had the opportunity to work in outpatient and inpatient physical therapy, as well as complete home visits and visit a senior citizens’ home. This was such a […]
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I didn’t know how many different types of apples exist in this world. I thought the variety was only red and green. Well I learned about the variety of apples when I started to grocery shop for them and when
This piece came out in the Wall Street Journal with a few descriptions of local eateries. It’s always interesting to hear what people are looking for when they want to try “Iowa cuisine.” Where do you take family & friends to
Wall Street Journal on Iowa grub Read More
It sounds like this weekend will be more days of gorgeous weather. You should plan now to get your nose out of the books and spend some time with those you love! Maybe you can go to an orchard and
Cool family events this weekend Read More
I thought I’d point out some new places to eat around town…. Because, well, I love to eat and I love new places! Yesterday I was delighted to try the new smashburger in West Des Moines.(Full disclaimer: my entire lunch
Imagine your life now… on your way to a successful career in health care. While there are still challenges to face, your basic needs have always been met. Now imagine if you will, growing up without those basic needs and
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Clemson vs. Georgia Tech. Anybody watch last night? If you did, you were treated to an enjoyable, remarkably close game… that I called. I said it was going to be close and I said it was going to be good.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year Read More
Mary Mincer Hansen, Ph.D., has been named to the state of Iowa’s Public Health Advisory Council, part of the Modernizing Public Health in Iowa initiative. She was selected as the expert in emergency preparedness. The council will play a key
Public health appointment Read More
Terri Henkels, director of the Polk County Health Department, released this information Sept. 8: Everyone is hungry for concrete answers regarding the H1N1 influenza A pandemic and what the Polk County response will be. H1N1 has been and continues to
H1N1 update from Polk County Health Dept. Read More
