Des Moines University and the Partnership for Better Health are again hosting a series of forums tackling critical health topics. The series, titled “A Healthy Discussion,” returns to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Iowa. Iowa’s health […]
Health care leaders to hold ‘A Healthy Discussion’ at DMU Read More
Students and staff at Hanawalt Elementary in Des Moines raced around their new track at a “ribbon-running” ceremony on September 23. The renovated recreation area, designed to serve both the school and the community, includes a three-lane track, resurfaced play
M.P.H. program helps launch Community Recess Initiative in Des Moines Read More
The Des Moines University (DMU) community, local leaders and donors will come together in support of minority students aspiring to careers in health care at the 10th annual Glanton Scholarship Fund Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at the Meadows Events
In 10th year, Glanton Scholarship Dinner supports diversity in health care Read More
Des Moines University is now qualified to offer live continuing education activities to Board of Certification (BOC) Certified Athletic Trainers for Category A credit. DMU joins more than 1,100 BOC Approved Providers offering quality continuing education to more than 40,000
Des Moines University approved as BOC provider Read More
The 17th Annual Iowa Physiological Society Meeting was held on campus September 21 and the Physiology and Pharmacology Department was well represented. The department had nine poster presentations as well as two platform presentations given by Kim Tran, M.D., Ph.D.,
Physiology and Pharmacology well represented at annual meeting Read More
More than 500 Des Moines University D.O. students attended the University’s annual Hospital Day on September 11 to gather information on residencies, clerkships and internships. The event invites medical education programs from around the country to campus to connect with
D.O. students explore options at Hospital Day Read More
Race down Grand Avenue and around the sculptures in Western Gateway Park in Run DMU, Des Moines University’s annual 5K. The race kicks off on Friday, September 20, at 6 p.m. in front of the University. With a new, improved
Sixth annual Run DMU promises scenic route through downtown Read More
Tara Blalock Hughes, a third-year student in Des Moines University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM), has served as president of her class and of the COM Student Government Association, vice president of the Student Osteopathic Surgery Association and chair of
DMU student earns prestigious AOF award Read More
The Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic was honored by clinic administration with a certificate of excellence for an outstanding 2012-2013 fiscal year. The PT Clinic was recognized for boosting the number of patient visits, increasing the number of faculty
Physical Therapy Clinic recognized for outstanding year Read More
Ellen Chaffee, Ph.D., of Bismarck, North Dakota, was appointed to the Des Moines University Board of Trustees at the August 24 board meeting. A senior fellow at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB), Chaffee provides consulting
Des Moines University appoints Ellen Chaffee to Board of Trustees Read More