Having sound data is key to making wise, informed decisions. That’s especially true when decisions are being made that affect large groups of people and policies. And that’s especially why the nation’s dearth of information on disparities among sexual and […]
Iowan LGBTQ Health Assessment Results Released on National Coming Out Day, Oct. 11 Read More
Among Des Moines University’s 40-plus student clubs and organizations, there’s one that offers something for everyone: the DMU Health Leaders. Open to students in all eight DMU degree programs, the Health Leaders Club offers opportunities to network with and learn
Meet the DMU Health Leaders Read More
Eliminating health and health care disparities has long been a focus in the field of public health. While differences in health outcomes by age, sex, race, ethnicity, education, geography and socioeconomic status are arguably well-documented, there remains a dearth of
How is Health Care Underserving LGBTQ+ Iowans? Read More
It was another celebratory year as Des Moines University awarded 455 degrees in nine programs at the 118th annual Commencement Ceremony on May 25. Family, friends, faculty and staff celebrated the graduates throughout the week with programs, awards and a campus
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For several months earlier this year, a four-member health team worked diligently to help two 64-year-old individuals overcome their addiction to opioids. Adding to the patients’ challenges were the fact they live in a rural West Virginia mining community racked
Interprofessional DMU-Drake team takes top prize at national competition Read More
Elisa Williams, D.O.’06, M.P.H.’06, M.H.A.’06, joined Essentia Health-Fargo in Fargo, ND. She completed a residency in anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Elisa Williams, D.O.’06, M.P.H.’06, M.H.A.’06 Read More
Can tai chi benefit people with stiff knee gait after they’ve had total knee replacement? Do heat waves caused by climate change increase the incidence of diabetic foot ulcers? Would targeting specific enzymes that impact damage to heart muscle cells
Oh, the things you’ll learn at the DMU Research Symposium! Read More
Patients who seek services from Free Clinics of Iowa (FCI) often struggle with access to a variety of resources in addition to health care, including limitations in food security, clothing, housing, transportation, insurance assistance and technology access points, among others.
MHA student contributes to Free Clinics of Iowa project on Social Determinants of Health Read More
Des Moines University (DMU) students and faculty presented posters at the 2017 Heartland Global Health Consortium conference held at Drake University on Oct. 13. A group of 10 Iowa colleges and universities co-hosted the day-long series of talks on topics
DMU students, faculty participate in Heartland Global Health Conference Read More
DMU holds an annual celebration for all employees to highlight the year’s past accomplishments, including by faculty who were promoted or received tenure. On this year’s Day of Celebration, the following faculty were recognized for that achievement. Suzanne Bohlson, Ph.D.,
Celebrating tenured/promoted DMU faculty Read More