Just a half hour south of the city near rural St. Charles, Iowa, Wildwood Hills Ranch feels a world away for the at-risk youth who spend summer weeks horseback riding, taking high-ropes course challenges and enjoying water sports at the […]
Student’s summer camp service spurs life lessons Read More
Des Moines University’s Stroke Camp, an annual elective that brings together local stroke survivors and physical therapy students, received a $5,000 2017 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant, which will help sustain the program. The camp is coordinated by Kathy Mercuris, P.T.,
DMU receives Prairie Meadows grant to support stroke camp Read More
The Des Moines University legislative breakfast, held Jan. 24, 2017, brought together students and lawmakers at the Iowa State Capitol in an effort to raise the profile of issues vital to osteopathic medical education and to provide future health care professionals with
DMU Legislative Breakfast a chance to practice advocacy skills Read More
Experience the DMU campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Med School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School experience runs
Boost your brain power in 2017 at Mini Medical School Read More
Rich Green, M.S.P.T.’92, has served as the as Director of Medical Services for the IMT Des Moines Marathon, striving to ensure a healthy race day for thousands of participants. As a DMU alumnus, he plugged into his alma mater to engage students in
Alumni spotlight: Richard S. Green, M.S.P.T.’92 Read More
Runners who completed the IMT Des Moines Marathon and Half-Marathon rounded the finish line and — after receiving their medal and a slice of pizza — were in for a real treat: the DMU athlete recovery zone. Dozens of Des Moines
DMU turns IMT Des Moines Marathon recovery zone purple Read More
For many student volunteers, Des Moines University’s free Back 2 School Physicals event is their first time applying skills learned in clinical medicine and practiced in SPAL to real patients, many of whom have barriers to accessing health care. It’s also an opportunity
Alumni assist with DMU Back 2 School Physicals Read More
Each spring, Des Moines University students from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery volunteer with “Fit Feet,” a Special Olympics program that helps athletes step lively on the playing field, and in everyday life. Many participating athletes suffer from foot
Podiatry students volunteer at Special Olympics “Fit Feet” Read More
Sleep deprivation is something of a badge of courage for medical students, residents and providers who are expected to study and work around the clock. But pulling an all-nighter has health and wellness hazards, as a recent event at Des Moines
DMU joins HuffPo “Sleep Revolution” Read More
Des Moines University was inducted into the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame on April 13 as part of National Volunteer Week celebration activities across the country. Governor Terry Branstad presented the award to DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin in recognition of
DMU receives highest state honor for volunteerism Read More