Back in 2007, Des Moines University began offering its students hands-on instruction and information on a key aspect of health that was taught at very few medical schools – nutrition. Since then, the Healthy Cooking Elective has become a highly […]
Healthy Cooking Elective gives students hands-on nutritional knowledge Read More
Tejaspreet (Tejas) Kaur, D.O.’23, completed an eight-week virtual internship with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) during June and July 2020. She was selected to participate in this internship as part of the Department of Global Health’s Distinguished Global Health
Student gains global views on healthy aging Read More
Emily Kolacz, a student in DMU’s master of public health (M.P.H.) program, knew from her two international experiences as an undergraduate that such global learning experiences require flexibility. That knowledge was especially valuable when the applied practice experience she had
M.P.H. student experiences global health – virtually Read More
Loneliness has a negative impact on physical and mental health, even more than do obesity, inadequate physical activity or exposure to air pollution. Now add a pandemic and its “new rules” of physical distancing to the picture, and the situation
DMU offers virtual mental health lecture series Read More
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person educational opportunities have been canceled or postponed. However, health care providers still need to maintain their professional knowledge and pursuit of life-long learning. This has resulted in innovative thinking with activities that
Emergency medicine ultrasound workshop prevails amid COVID-19 restrictions Read More
Necessity, as they say, is the mother of invention, and the numerous challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have inspired much inventive thinking. One example is how faculty of DMU’s College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPMS), the University’s continuing medical
Virtual CME conference benefits foot and ankle clinicians, students Read More
During the travel hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, DMU’s Department of Global Health has been working with our international partners to provide students with virtual global health opportunities. One such opportunity arose when our partner, Juan N. Corpas University
DMU student attends International School of Social Innovation Read More
While highly skilled health care providers, public health professionals and health system administrators have always been vital to the quality of life of patients and communities, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for these individuals to be able to
Enhance your skills and opportunities with graduate certificates Read More
Des Moines University prides itself on being a leader in community service and convening key stakeholders, coalitions and partners on policy issues to support the well-being of our community. That includes engaging students in volunteerism and recognizing their activities with
DMU honors students with the Student Service Award program Read More
When it comes to promoting the health and wellness of its employees, Des Moines University puts its money where its mouth is with its Wellness Pays program. Employees earn financial incentives by practicing and tracking their wellness activities, including exercise,
DMU’s wellness program shows why it’s platinum Read More