A world of pain
We are in a world of pain. From the prick of our first booster to the aches of arthritis, we experience pain at all ages in a variety of ways. Pain can range from irritating to excruciating, but it always serves a […]
DMU, Drake University partner on Pharm.D., M.P.H. dual degree
Des Moines University and the Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (CPHS) have partnered to offer a combined Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health degree. The partnership will allow graduates who want to promote health within
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Take steps now to prevent disease later
You’ve probably heard the term “preventive medicine” a lot since the Affordable Care Act passed in 2010. The law requires insurance companies to cover several preventive care services at no cost to you. But what exactly is preventive medicine? Preventive
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Avoid office injury by following ergonomic principles
Humans have long spent the majority of their waking hours at work. But instead of manufacturing, farming and building, most of us now spend our days typing, scrolling and clicking. While the office is certainly the safer work environment, long
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10 things I wish I knew
The transition to medical school is tough. An overwhelming amount of new, complex information is coming at you every day and you quickly realize you’re not in undergrad anymore. You’re studying non-stop, just trying to make it through the next exam. Before
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DMU partners with Waukee Community School District in innovative education program
Des Moines University has partnered with the Waukee Community School District to provide high school students the opportunity to explore health professions through the Waukee Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS). The first program of its kind in Iowa, Waukee
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Stay active as you age
We all know that regular physical activity is important for our health. But as we age, it gets more and more difficult to stay active and do the things we love. Many seniors become inactive due to illness, disease or
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Provider Profile: Meet Dr. John Bennett
Name:John D. Bennett, D.P.M., FACFAS Title:Podiatrist/Professor Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland Medical School:Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio Residency:Baltimore Veterans Administration Medical Center, Baltimore, MarylandDes Moines General Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa Residency:Board certification from the American Board
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440 medical students take part in largest disaster training
First- and second-year D.O. students were involved in a volunteer disaster relief training on September 26. The American Red Cross took 440 students — the largest group trained in the United States this year — through a tabletop exercise with disaster situations
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M.H.A. and M.P.H. programs praised as “pioneers” in utilizing Desire2Learn Insights
It’s no news that Des Moines University’s master of health care administration and master of public health programs continue to provide high quality education, but now they have another feather in their caps. According to John Gilhuly, senior project manager
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