Obesity is a growing problem for America’s younger generation. Obesity leads to chronic disease, reduced activity, decreased lifespan and a multitude of health problems. Des Moines University students don’t want that to happen to local kids so they created Mission: […]
Kids’ fair April 30 will share free fun, education about healthy lifestyles Read More
Physical therapy can be very helpful in treating women’s health issues. Libby Trausch, D.P.T., from our Physical Therapy Clinic will be teaching a class for the community on April 28 about how it can help. “Bones, Bottoms & Balance” is
Learn about women’s health in a community education course! Read More
29 Des Moines University (DMU) students will spend their spring break next week in Honduras providing medical care to those in need. “The DMU motto is ‘Doing a World of Good,’ and it’s important for us, as students, to make
DMU students will skip beaches, napping for chance to help others over spring break Read More
I’ve worked at DMU in a variety of positions since 1992. I started my career as a student in the M.H.A. program and worked part-time as an academic secretary. I later moved into a staff position for the M.H.A. program coordinating the marketing and enrollment efforts. In 1999, I was offered a faculty position and in 2004 was asked to serve as the director […]
Alumni spotlight: Carla A. Stebbins, Ph.D., M.H.A.’93 Read More
On March 9, 6 p.m., DMU’s Significant Others Support (SOS) organization will host “Feed the Students.” While SOS performs many volunteer activities in the community, this one focuses on supporting those closest to us, the students! This event consists of
Feeding the students! Read More
Namaste! I’m writing this post after just having spoken to my wife from the other side of the world, in Kathmandu, Nepal. On February 21, DMU posted on Facebook about the Global Health program, and how students have the ability
Michael & Sheila’s Nepali adventures Read More
Tonight at 7 is the first session of our new Power Hour series in the DMU Clinic. It’s completely free, open to all, no RSVP required, and gives local athletes a chance to hear from experts on how to prevent
Power Hour series begins tonight! Read More
The Des Moines University Clinic is kicking off the Athletic Power Hour five-part series on February 24. The series is free and open to the public. “We have so many great experts and wonderful facilities on campus that this just
Free lecture series for athletes will focus on preventing injuries while training Read More
