Elisa Lear-Rayborn, D.P.M.’10, M.H.A.’09, was named chief medical officer of podiatry to oversee new onsite podiatry services at Aria Care Partners in Overland Park, KS. She previously practiced at Alaska Foot and Ankle Specialists in Anchorage.
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Holly Van Heel, M.H.A.’00, is a human sciences program specialist in food and health for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. She is a registered dietitian who has worked in health care facilities and provides food safety certification training for
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DMU physician assistant student Erin Schultz offers information Alpha-gal syndrome, caused by the Lone Star tick, and tips on avoiding it.
A New Tickborne Syndrome is on the Rise: What Can You Do to Protect Yourself? Read More
Hear from the first students in Des Moines University’s inaugural Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.
O.T.D. Students Inspired To Offer Holistic, Patient-Driven Care Read More
Danielle Swanson, M.S.P.A.S.’13, PA-C, was promoted to medical director of the three urgent care clinics operated by HealthPartners Riverway Clinic in Anoka, MN.
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Diana Feldhacker, chair, program director and assistant professor of DMU’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, received the 2024 Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Occupational Therapy from the American Occupational Therapy Association.
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Brian Cichon, D.P.T.’18, OCS, CMT, practices at Rock Valley Physical Therapy in Waukee, IA. His specialties include balance and fall prevention, blood flow restriction, chronic pain, geriatrics, orthopedics and sports medicine.
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Athletes, especially females, in soccer, basketball and other sports are susceptible to ACL injury. The DMU Physical Therapy Clinic offers training to help prevent this injury.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Can This Injury Be Prevented? Read More
DMU Assistant Professor Joshua Devine, Pharm.D., Ph.D., was lead author of a study on shortages of the blood pressure medication valsartan and the resulting risks for patients who depend on the drug.
DMU Research Highlights Risk of Prescription Drug Shortages Read More
Several alumni are applying their health care and public health expertise beyond traditional boundaries, promoting lifestyle medicine, healthy nutrition and a love for all earth’s creatures.
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