More than 16 million children in the United States are at risk of going hungry, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. That’s one in every five kids who don’t get a nutritious meal on a regular basis. On May […]
Podiatry students take donations to de-feet childhood hunger Read More
Artwork from six first-year DMU students is on display in the DMU Library, showcasing their mastery of human anatomy. Evan Beacom, Ryan Mooney, Christian Ryser, Sukhvir Singh, Michael Wadle and Jesse Wilson spent 14 weeks in the Des Moines Art
Art exhibit displays students’ knowledge of human anatomy Read More
Des Moines University will grant degrees to 463 graduates at the University’s 115th Commencement Ceremony, on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. at Hy-Vee Hall in the Iowa Events Center, 730 Third Street, Des Moines. The dean from each of
463 graduates to cross the stage at DMU’s 115th Commencement Read More
Yogesh Shah, M.D., M.P.H., and 187 other science faculty and researchers from 39 Iowa colleges and universities signed the fifth annual Iowa Climate Statement, supporting action on climate change. “Iowa Climate Statement 2015: Time for Action” summarizes the facts about
Shah, leading Iowa scientists urge action on climate change Read More
Following a November site visit, the Council on Podiatric Medical Education (CPME) granted the College of Podatric Medicine and Surgery accreditation through April 2023 at the council’s April meeting. This is the maximum number of years that accreditation can be extended.
CPMS granted accreditation through 2023 Read More
Each May we spend a Sunday celebrating mothers, taking time to appreciate the women who brought us into this world. On Mother’s Day, moms everywhere are showered with gifts or given a break because we recognize that having children can
Physical therapy eases pelvic pain in mothers Read More
Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic is adding another exercise class to its growing list of offerings. With Tai Chi for Arthritis and Active Older Adult Exercise, the PT Clinic has already made a commitment to the health and wellness of
Physical Therapy Clinic launches fall prevention program Read More
Dana Lowry, D.O.’17, received the 2015Â Excellence in Public Health Award from the U.S. Public Health Service Physician Professional Advisory Committee. Yogesh Shah, M.D., M.P.H., FAAFP, associate dean of global health, and J.D. Polk, D.O., M.S., M.M.M., CPE, FACOEP, dean of
Dana Lowry wins national public health award Read More
The home-cooked meal has practically vanished. Whether eating out, picking up or pulling some processed, ready-to-eat food out of the fridge, we often choose the quick meal to the nutritious. Even though we know our preference for convenience is detrimental to our health, we
Cindy Lin, D.P.M.’16, was voted the 2015 College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Student of the Year by her classmates and CPMS faculty. As part of the award, Lin receives a $500 scholarship, has her name inscribed on a plaque
Cindy Lin named CPMS Student of the Year Read More