Des Moines University is inspired and grateful to partner with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Mid-Iowa Health Foundation to meet a growing need for compassionate, accessible mental health care in the state. Today, that effort advanced […]
DMU: proud to partner in improving mental health care Read More
Marcus Voss and Pooja Gottumukkala wouldn’t have wished it upon their worst enemy. But if someone had to get kicked in the head by a deer, they were glad they were there. The two were among the 12 DMU students
When deer hits man, DMU students respond Read More
When Des Moines University announced a bold proposal this fall to address the shortage of mental health professionals in Iowa through a partnership with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), mental health advocates took note. Des Moines Register columnist
Mid-Iowa Health Foundation commits $50K to DMU Mental Health Project Read More
Experience the Des Moines University campus and expand your medical knowledge – without taking the MCAT. Attend Mini Medical School, a program that offers the public non-credit education on popular topics in health and medicine. The five-week Mini Med School
DMU announces Mini Medical School 2018 lineup 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 will welcome candidates for Iowa governor for a conversation on how to fill the gaps in the state’s mental health care system on December 5 at an event coordinated in partnership with the Des Moines Register. DMU
DMU to co-host Mental Health Forum with Iowa’s Gubernatorial Candidates Read More
Volunteering at a local burn unit inspired Misael Garcia to seek a career as a physician assistant. Always interested in medicine, Brittany Nino chose podiatric medicine for its surgical opportunities and work-life balance; she also has embraced leadership and research
Community turns out to support diversity at DMU at 14th annual Glanton Dinner Read More
Just a half hour south of the city near rural St. Charles, Iowa, Wildwood Hills Ranch feels a world away for the at-risk youth who spend summer weeks horseback riding, taking high-ropes course challenges and enjoying water sports at the
Student’s summer camp service spurs life lessons Read More
It is a very exciting time at Des Moines University. The past 12 months of hard work, earnest objectives and tireless support from our alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends have continued to inspire us to be the leader in
Celebrating feats from our fiscal year Read More
Des Moines University’s Stroke Camp, an annual elective that brings together local stroke survivors and physical therapy students, received a $5,000 2017 Prairie Meadows Community Betterment Grant, which will help sustain the program. The camp is coordinated by Kathy Mercuris, P.T.,
DMU receives Prairie Meadows grant to support stroke camp Read More