Osteopathic medical student Brian Sullivan was a member of Des Moines University’s largest and most interprofessional global health service team to date: More than 35 individuals – including students from five DMU programs and Drake University’s pharmacy program as well […]
Honduras 2013: The adventure begins Read More
Need a reason to rev up physically? DMU’s Wellness Manager Missy Gripp, M.S., can count the ways exercise improves your life. An AFAA group exercise instructor and NETA personal trainer, Missy offers the following reasons you should exercise: 1. Because
Top 10 reasons you should exercise today Read More
Des Moines University’s commitment to community service was highlighted in a story that ran in the Des Moines Register this week. DMU’s employees and students are committed to making the community a better place to live and to promoting volunteerism.
DMU recognized for its community service Read More
Twenty-seven Des Moines University students are forgoing the traditional spring break destinations for a week of interprofessional training in Honduras. Instead of spending their week off in the sun or on the slopes, students from all three DMU colleges will
DMU sending care team on spring break in Honduras for third consecutive year Read More
Due to scheduling issues, the Fifth Annual Des Moines University Foot & Ankle Surgery Symposium has been canceled. The event will return in 2014. The following is a message from the program co-chairs: Planning and implementing successful continuing medical education
Annual Foot & Ankle Surgery Symposium canceled Read More
Instead of over-indulging today in celebration of Mardi Gras (the French term for “Fat Tuesday”), why not make an effort to have fun and celebrate wellness by changing that ‘a’ into an ‘i’ and partaking in Fit Tuesday. In honor of
Does cold weather derail your workout routine? Like when the ice-glazed surfaces of the great outdoors have you waddling like a penguin, yet the thought of taking a run on a treadmill or putting on your swimsuit puts a chill
Shaking it up when temperatures are down Read More
In October last year, I attended the American Heart Association of Central Iowa’s annual luncheon where I learned that heart disease is the number one killer of American women. That it causes one in three deaths among them each year.
Wear red, support women Read More
