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A Public Health Perspective on Vaping, E-Cigarettes and the Acute Lung Injury Outbreak

Health risks associated with vaping and e cigarette products have captured the public’s attention as increases in acute lung injury and illness have been reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported 1,080 confirmed and probable cases in 48 states

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Joy Ride

Joy ride

DMU physical therapy students expand their skills and impact on patients with equestrian-assisted therapy On a rainy evening this spring, at a large equestrian center just north of Ames, IA, a volunteer leads two women on horseback in a game

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Carolyn Weber, D.P.T.’19, Ph.D.

Carolyn Weber, D.P.T.’19, Ph.D., joined Superior Physical Therapy at its clinic in Pocatello, ID. She enjoys working with orthopedic patients as well as those suffering from neurological conditions. She has three years of clinical experience in running gait analysis and

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A unique and lasting legacy

If Gregory Kolbinger had a motto, it could be “I’ll serve where I’m needed.” An early leader in DMU’s physician assistant program, he also pioneered the University’s simulation program and taught in all three colleges.  DMU asked Gregory Kolbinger to

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Swapna Aurora, D.P.T.’07

Swapna Aurora, D.P.T.’07, and her husband, Shashank, told the story of their arranged marriage at the Des Moines Storytellers Project’s “My First Time” event on Aug. 20, 2019. The Des Moines Storytellers Project is a series of storytelling events in which

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