One-third of American adults have a dangerous condition that is so hard to detect that 20 percent of those who have it don’t even know it. Known as the “silent killer,” hypertension causes the heart to work harder than it […]
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Human trafficking is a modern-day slavery, involving victims who are forced, defrauded or coerced into labor or sexual exploitation. An estimated 293,000 U.S. children are at risk of being exploited and trafficked. Des Moines University is holding a series of
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Name:Kevin Smith, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS Title:Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa Graduate School:Drake University, Des Moines, IowaUniversity of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Medical School:Des Moines
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“I’ve fallen…and I can’t get up!” You might remember that famous line from a campy 1990s TV commercial. But it’s more than just a memorable catchphrase; it represents a serious health problem for older adults. Falls are the leading cause
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Name: Jolene Givant, M.P.A.S., PA-C Title: Physician Assistant/Assistant Professor Clinic: Family Medicine Clinic Undergraduate School: Mercy School of Nursing, Des Moines, Iowa Grand View University, Des Moines, Iowa Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa What Attracted Me to Medicine:
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Name:Robert M. Yoho, D.P.M., M.S., FACFAS Title:Professor and Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Clinic:Foot and Ankle Undergraduate School:Grove City College, Grove City, Pennsylvania Medical School:Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, Independence, Ohio Residency:Riverside Hospital, Toledo, Ohio Additional
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Des Moines University is sponsoring a national conference, “Advancing Rural Primary Care,” that will explore the important role of physician assistants in the changing world of health care. DMU is one of six regional physician assistant programs sponsoring the conference.
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Take a lap down Grand Avenue with Des Moines University students, faculty, staff and alumni at Run DMU. The annual 5K run/walk kicks off on Friday, September 5, at 6 p.m. in front of the University. Run DMU provides a
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Name:Michelle Brown, M.S.P.T. Title:Physical Therapist/Instructor Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa Medical School:Des Moines University, Des Moines, Iowa What Attracted Me to Physical Therapy:I began my academic career studying chemical engineering, but I found it just wasn’t
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Name:Sharon K. Johansen, M.S., ATC, PTA Title:Physical Therapist Assistant Clinic:Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School:Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri Additional Degrees/Training:Master’s Degree in Sports MedicineCertified Athletic TrainerMassage Therapy What Attracted Me to Physical Therapy:I was working at Virginia Commonwealth University in the Sports Medicine
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