A Zoom conversation with DMU alumni who are physicians and leaders with the health organization MercyOne in Des Moines epitomized the realities of the pandemic, both grim and good: The virus is very real and deadly for some people; it […]
MercyONE tackles COVID-19 with teamwork Read More
Throughout the pandemic, DMU students have volunteered to serve central Iowa health care employees and food distribution efforts. They virtually mentored undergraduates interested in health care careers. And they adapted to new ways of online learning and maintaining a steadfast
Need hope? Look to tomorrow’s health care professionals Read More
After working with patients for four years at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, the largest hospital in Spokane, WA, Anastacia Lee wanted to help drive “systemic changes needed in our health care system.” She completed her master’s degree in public
Grad helps guide Gonzaga in practicing “smart behaviors” Read More
In addition to her surgical mask and eye shield, Cheryl Scott’s form of personal protective equipment is a rock-solid commitment to her colleagues at HonorHealth Rehabilitation Hospital in Scottsdale, AZ. The 2007 graduate of DMU’s doctor of physical therapy program
During lockdown, providers become patients’ “family, motivator, friend” Read More
This article was co-authored by Des Moines University students Brittney England, D.P.T.’21 and Jordan Wachter, D.P.T.’21. Concussions are a hot topic in our society that affects children, athletes, and adults of all ages. Understanding the best care and treatment is
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When it became apparent the coronavirus was going to blow up, some of Christina Floyd’s colleagues at the Fort Mojave Indian Health Center, where she is the director, wondered if they were going to stay open. The facility provides primary
“Rookie” helps lead organizational change at Indian Health Center Read More
Jennifer Greene, M.P.H.’15, is the health director at Appalachian District Health Department, a public health agency serving Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga counties, NC, and a federally qualified health center serving Alleghany and Ashe counties. She began her tenure as health
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Jasmina Salcinovic-Spahic, M.H.A.’18, DMSc, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, shared her experiences as a child in Bosnia during the Bosnian War (April 1992-December 1995), her path to becoming a physician assistant and the dedication she feels to her patients and her profession
Jasmina Salcinovic-Spahic, M.H.A.’18, DMSc, MMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA Read More
What attracted you to the profession you are pursuing? The PA profession allows me to have lateral mobility throughout my career, the work-life balance that I want in life, and high job satisfaction. I have never met a PA that
Spotlight: Carlye Marshall, PA’22 Read More
Shad Schrader, PA-C’06, joined Steindler Orthopedic Clinic, which has several locations in eastern Iowa.
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