In preparation for their volunteer work at the Easter Seals Health & Wellness Fair, a group of DMU students from a variety of programs participated in a disability simulation activity. The ‘Welcome to My World’ workshop, presented by the learning […]
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Your typical operating room doesn’t accommodate 130 high school students — especially not in the midst of an open heart surgery. But through a program, “Live from the Heart,” broadcast by the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago and hosted
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Our second Mini Med School lecture of 2015 took on potential pandemics with a practical twist. Dr. Patricia Quinlisk, MD, MPH, Iowa Department of Public Health Medical Director/State Epidemiologist shared information about outbreaks of measles and ebola and promoted the
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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
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This fall, Des Moines University embarked on a “Pathways to Success” partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa and Des Moines Public Schools. The program connects local schools with corporations and institutions to match employees and mentees for structured in-school
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The “50 and Better” Senior Health Fair transforms the DMU Student Education Center from study space to a one-stop-shop open to anyone interested in information and resources for staying healthy later in life. The 2014 Senior Health Fair boasted a record number of booths, and
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Suffering a fall can injure much more than one’s pride. Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries — such as hip fractures, head traumas and lacerations. Fortunately, exercises to promote balance and prevention efforts
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Des Moines University is helping ensure local students have a healthy start to the school year by offering free back-to-school physicals. Jumpstart, presented in collaboration with the Polk County Health Department, Des Moines Public Schools and other community organizations, will
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DMU faculty, staff and students got a peek at the newly wrapped Mobile Health Clinic at an open house reception highlighting the community resource. Coined the “Purple People Treater” by Dr. Polk, a DMU Mobile Clinic Advisory Committee member, the
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Intercollegiate rivalries typically revolve around the football field or basketball court. But when Des Moines University and University of Iowa Physician Assistant students face off, it’s in a friendly service-oriented competition. There’s a prize at stake, but the real winner
PA-15 class sets service record Read More