Early each morning since March 24, Megan Johnson, M.S.N., R.N., OCN, sneaks to a secure location on campus to begin the thawing process for the COVID-19 vaccine that is planned to be used that afternoon. The meticulous schedule of thawing at certain […]
DMU Family Medicine Clinic joins COVID-19 vaccine distribution effort Read More
DMU alumna Leah Brandon, D.O.’12, M.S.A.’10, was named to the 22nd annual list of the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 honorees. These 40 central Iowa leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40
10 things to know about Leah Brandon, D.O.’12, M.S.A.’10, Forty under 40 honoree Read More
DMU student Ruffin Tchakounte was named to the 22nd annual list of the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty Under 40 honorees. These 40 central Iowa leaders, who were chosen by past award winners, are under the age of 40 and have
10 things to know about Ruffin Tchakounte, M.S.A.’18, D.O.’22, Forty Under 40 honoree Read More
On Feb. 1, 2021, the state of Iowa expanded its COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include those 65 and older. Previously, only health care workers were eligible to receive the sought-after COVID-19 vaccine. As expected, thousands of Iowans 65 and older
Hope, one call at a time Read More
If you weren’t able to tune in on November 7 to Des Moines University’s “50 & Better” Health Fair, we invite you to explore all of the topics that were covered as individual segments. Simply click on any title you want
Attend DMU’s 50 & Better Health Fair from the comfort of your home Read More
For the first time in this event’s long history, Des Moines University will host its “50 & Better” Health Fair (formerly known as the “50 & Better Senior Health Fair”) entirely online. While this is not optimal (we love to
Please join DMU for this year’s “50 & Better” Health Fair Read More
This fall, in a letter to all students, DMU President Angela L. Walker Franklin, Ph.D., welcomed new students and those returning (either on campus, or in a clinical setting). She stated, “Beginning this new academic year has been uniquely challenging
An extra layer of protection Read More
Des Moines University prides itself on being a leader in community service and convening key stakeholders, coalitions and partners on policy issues to support the well-being of our community. That includes engaging students in volunteerism and recognizing their activities with
DMU honors students with the Student Service Award program Read More
Despite spring break service trips being cancelled and the world coming to a near complete halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, DMU students did not waiver in their commitment to the community. This year 103 students, 70 of whom
DMU students devote more than 5,000 hours to community service Read More
Experience the Des Moines University campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Medical School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School
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