Timing, communication and coordination are critical in health care, intensely so in transplant medicine. When an organ becomes available through the United Network for Organ Sharing, the private, nonprofit organization contracted by the federal government to serve as the nation’s […]
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COLLEAGUES DON’T HESITATE when they describe Jodi Cahalan, PA-C’89, M.S.’93, M.P.H.’01, Ph.D., DFAAPA: “Highly respected.” “A very talented health care professional and executive in health sciences education.” “Genuinely passionate about her work.” But ask Cahalan about her retirement in March
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Tray Wade, M.H.A.’08, and his colleagues reorganized and rebranded EveryStep under a common name to clarify and fulfill its mission. In 1908, when a group of nurses in Des Moines saw the need for public health nursing, they answered that
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Michael Carnes, D.O.’97, FAAO, was elected to the American Academy of Osteopathy Board of Trustees on March 12 at the AAO’s annual business meeting during its convocation in Colorado Springs, CO. He has been teaching and practicing at the University
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David E. Drake, D.O.’83, is president-elect of the national Physicians for Social Responsibility. He joined PSR’s board of directors in 2017. He returned to Des Moines after 18 months working in his native Colorado. His professional interests include psychotherapy, family
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Heather Reif Zelna and Brendon Zelna, both D.P.M.’13, practice at Coastal Foot and Ankle Specialists in St. Petersburg, FL. They completed their surgical residencies at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital just outside of Detroit.
Heather Reif Zelna, D.P.M.’13, and Brendon Zelna, D.P.M.’13 Read More
Paul R. Rennie, D.O.’87, FAAO, of Henderson, NV, was installed as the president of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) on March 14 during the AAO’s 2020 annual Convocation in Colorado Springs, CO. Before becoming president, Dr. Rennie served for
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Perry Dworkin, D.O.’65, FAOCR, M.H.S.A., is 79 years old and a survivor of stroke and prostate cancer. But if you weigh less than 200 pounds, he likely could deadlift you. The retired radiologist is a local, state and two-time national
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Breck Tiernan, D.P.M.’05, provides adult and pediatric foot care at Advanced Foot and Ankle Center of Joliet, part of Advanced Foot and Ankle Centers of Illinois. He opened the practice in 2007.
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Kevin Hejtmanek, D.P.T.’07, completed his master’s degree in health care administration (M.H.A.) at Des Moines University in May 2020. He also was selected for the Dean’s Leadership Award, which recognizes one student in the graduating class chosen by faculty within
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